Maternal Child Health Nurse

Maternal and Child Health Nurse 

• Salary Range MCHN Yr 1-4 $111,872 - $125,192 (pro rata) plus MCH qualification allowance and 11.5% Super
• Fixed Term Contract 12 month part time opportunity 
• Located at MCH Nurse centres located across City of Port Phillip

About the Organisation 

The City of Port Phillip is an inner-city council with around 1000 employees who deliver more than 100 programs and services to our residents, businesses and visitors. These range from childcare and immunisations, to libraries, management of parks and open space, rubbish collection, road maintenance and more. City of Port Phillip has zero tolerance for child abuse and is a committed Child Safe organisation.  

About the Role

The Maternal and Child Health service has an exciting opportunity for a Maternal and Child Health Nurse to outreach and engage families who may face barriers to accessing a MCH Centre to complete Key Ages and Stages in a childcare or home based setting.  Reporting to the Team Leader Maternal and Child Health you will provide child and family health focused services to our socially and culturally diverse community. Contributing to the implementation and facilitation of the State Government goals, objectives, performance measures and targets as prescribed in the current Maternal and Child Health Service Program Standards and the Maternal and Child Practice Guidelines 2009. We are looking for an enthusiastic and innovative team member with well-developed problem solving, decision making and counselling skills who can work effectively with families to support individual needs If you are a looking for a role where you can genuinely make a difference, and want to work with a friendly and supportive team

Key responsibilities and duties

• Provide a Maternal and Child Health program following the ten Key Age and Stage Service Activity Framework. 
• Monitor maternal and family health and wellbeing at home and childcare-based visits, and provide advice, information, support and referral as appropriate.
• Assist with work in different locations within the municipality to meet the demands of the community as they arise.
• Maintain accurate documentation and data on CDIS according to the Department of Health. Prepare reports as required by City of Port Phillip and the Department of Health.
• Participate as an authorised professional in the Child and Family Violence Information Sharing Schemes. This involves making, receiving, and responding to requests, as well as proactively sharing and updating responders post sharing.
• Monitor centre safety, cleaning and building maintenance requirements.

Our work environment  

We love what we do and are all proud to work at the City of Port Phillip. Yes, we are local council, and we are one with vibrancy, passion and ambition who are a welcoming, health conscious, diverse and inclusive. Our Main location at the iconic St Kilda Town Hall offers a heritage and modern open plan hub to work from where people can collaborate and develop both professionally and personally whilst planning and delivering a range of important services and programs to the community.  

Proudly as one we all work together, and grow together, thinking creatively and strategically with courage, integrity, and accountability to put our community first.  

What’s in it for you 

• We offer a hybrid working model with our core setup being 50-60% in the office depending on team requirements and welcome further conversation to meet your working style and needs 
• Be supported and empowered to be your best by a passionate leadership team that encourages collaboration and innovation
• Discounted fitness membership with access to over 260+ gyms, pools, group classes and facilities across Melbourne for you and your family!
• Our work hubs are located close to our very own Child Care centres making accessing childcare a breeze!  
• Career development opportunities within your team and/or across council plus a great study assistance allowance of up to $4000 per year per person and 6 hours per week study leave (on approved courses only)
• Flexible working conditions, an active social club, supportive health and wellbeing program, and a well- regarded Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Our very own Pride Network, that helps create an environment where each and every person can feel safe, welcomed, seen, and supported to bring their whole selves to work   
• 20 weeks paid parental leave and our pioneering 24 weeks paid leave for single parents 

Security Requirements and Professional Obligations 

Pre-employment screening will apply to all appointments.  

Prior to a formal letter of offer, preferred applicants will be asked to provide:

• Evidence of mandatory qualifications/registrations/licences,
• Sufficient proof of their right to work in Australia, and                                                       
• Sufficient proof of their identity. 
• Complete a National Police Check completed via City of Port Phillip’s Provider.
• Evidence of a Working with Children Check (employee type with City of Port Phillip registered as the organisation).  

Mandatory Requirements

• Registration with AHPRA as both a nurse and a midwife
• Qualification in Maternal and Child Health nursing (Postgraduate Diploma or higher)
• Victorian Driver Licence and VicRoads Licence verification

So, what’s next?  

Hit that APPLY button now! 

Whether you think you meet all the requirements or not, we strongly encourage you to apply, as we take a holistic approach to considering your skills, life experience, and alignment to our key selection criteria. You’ve got this! 

Please submit; 

• Resume – latest and detailed version  
• Cover letter no longer than 2 pages that captures your response to the Key Selection Criteria (KSC) found on the Positions Description (PD).  

Note: Only applications submitted via the online Recruitment Portal will be considered. 

Further information can be obtained by contacting Fiona Ryan MCH Coordinator via mobile 0466 922 320.

Applications close 11.59pm Sunday 6 April 2025 

The City of Port Phillip is an equal opportunity employer, committed to an inclusive and accessible environment where diversity is valued. We actively welcome and encourage candidates from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, First Nation and Torres Strait Islander candidates, members of the LGBTQIA+ community and candidates with a disability. 

If you have accessibility requirements or require an adjustment to participate in our recruitment and selection process, please contact Shane Turner (Recruitment Advisor) on phone 0421 757 521 or email: recruitment@portphillip.vic.gov.au 

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