Maternal And Child Health Administration Support

4 weeks ago


Melbourne, Victoria, Australia Buscojobs Full time

We are seeking a friendly enthusiastic person to join ourMaternal and Child Health team in the permanent part-time position of Maternal and Child Health Administration Support , 16 hours per week working on Mondays and Thursdays.

Located within two hours south-west of Melbourne, Colac Otway is renowned for its magnificent southern coastline, the Otway rainforests and the northern lakes and offers an attractive lifestyle with diverse employment opportunities. Backed by a thriving economy in primary industries, tourism, commercial and community services this is an exceptional career opportunity.

This position is based in Colac.

As Maternal and Child Health Administration Support you will :

  • Provide high level administrative support to the Maternal and Child Health services, ensuring a smooth and efficient service delivery.
  • Maintain strict confidentially and uphold the highest ethical and privacy standards when handling personal data, engaging in customer interactions and internal communications.

K ey responsibilities include :

Become competent in the use of CDIS software including the management of calendars, appointments, group processes and reporting.Manage incoming birth notifications and input data into CDIS system and arrange for the first five appointments.Manage incoming calls, ensuring courteous and effective communication and follow up where required.Order, collect and display health information, library books and pamphlets for the centres.Order and prepare fact-sheets, home visiting forms, information and health packs for parents.Prepare the Colac centre and other venues, if required, for parent group meetings.Maintain the Maternal and Child Health information on Council's website.Provide support to nurses in the use of electronic record management system, Content Manager and Windows based programsPrepare agendas and take minutes at meetings as required.Undertake general administrative activities.

About You :

To support your success in this role you will have :

Demonstrated administration skills and experience in an office environment.Strong time management skills.Responsive and flexible to work demands.Demonstrated initiative, innovation and continual improvement of processes and projects.Well-developed written and verbal communication skills and interpersonal skills.Excellent computer skills and knowledge including the production and publishing of documents and plans in the printed and interactive electronic format.Current Working with Children Check.Current Victorian Driver's Licence.

For further information regarding the duties and requirements of the role, please refer to the position description.

Salary information : $34.02 to $35.84 per hour plus superannuation.

Applications close on Friday 12 September 2025 at 11.59pm

If you have any questions relating to the position, please feel to contact Diane Earl, Coordinator Maternal and Child Health on for a confidential conversation.

For further information and to apply :

Download and review the Position Description including the Key Selection Criteria.

Information to be included with your application :

Letter of application

Current resumeKey Selection Criteria ResponsesSubmit your application

Andrew Tenni

Chief Executive Officer

Colac Otway Shire Council is a child safe organisation and is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.

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About Colac

Colac Otway Shire is widely regarded as one of the most picturesque municipalities in Victoria. It comprises spectacular coastal areas, rain-forested hinterlands and beautiful vast open plains with native grasslands and wildflowers.

From the Great Ocean Road towns of Apollo Bay and Lavers Hill, to the beacon of the Cape Otway Lighthouse, the cascading waterfalls, nature trails and native wildlife, the lush tree ferns of the rainforests and tall timber of the Otway forest, Colac Otway has it all. Country living without compromise.

Colac Otway Shire Council is an amazing place to work. If you are passionate about delivering great customer service, working for a progressive and innovative council, and making a difference to your local community, browse the current vacancies below.

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