Universal Maternal And Child Health Nurse

3 weeks ago

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia Buscojobs Full time

Multiple Casual Positions

Hourly Rate $73.85 to $82.38 + 12% Super + Qualification Allowance

Salary offered will depend on level of skills and experience.

Melton City is Australia's fastest growing local government area and is experiencing high demand for Maternal and Child Health (MCH) services.

Council recognises the benefits that MCH can provide to children and families, and the important role that the service plays in improving the early identification of children who need more support. We are proud of our service and are working to increase capacity to meet the needs of Melton City's diverse community.

We are significantly increasing support to our MCH team through a dedicated department and improved employment conditions. We aim to create a workplace where MCH nurses can grow their careers, and we are recruiting more nurses while advocating for a stronger MCH system in Victoria.

Benefits

  • Flexible Working Hours
  • 4th Year for MCH Nurses, Immunisation Nurses, and Lactation Consultants
  • Reimbursement of AHPRA Registration if we are your primary employer
  • Clinical Supervision Program for nursing staff
  • Mentorship, peer support, and leadership development opportunities
  • Gender Transition and Affirmation Leave
  • Cultural and Ceremonial Leave
  • Emergency Management Leave
  • Subsidised uniforms
  • Wellbeing initiatives

We offer a collaborative multidisciplinary team dedicated to building service capacity for Melton.

About you

To succeed, you must meet the requirements to work as a Maternal and Child Health Nurse in Victoria, including:

  • Current AHPRA registration as a Registered Nurse (Division 1) and Midwife
  • Experience with CDIS IT program or willingness to learn
  • Strong clinical skills and ability to identify deviations from normal and intervene early
  • Accurate, concise documentation skills
  • Ability to seek information and refer to support agencies
  • Victorian Driver's licence
  • Employee Working with Children Check

Click here to view the Position Description.

Culture and Values

Our community vision is: "A vibrant, safe, and liveable city accessible to all." Our values—Motivate, Empower, Lead, Trust, Open, Nurture—are reflected in our decisions, actions, and services. Join us to help shape the future of Melton.

How To Apply

For more information, contact Natasha Faulkner, Maternal and Child Health Team Leader, at 9747 5283.

Applications must include a Resume and address the Key Selection Criteria. Keep responses concise.

You must be eligible to work in Australia. All successful applicants will undergo pre-employment checks, including a criminal history record check, and comply with public health orders.

We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disabilities, LGBTIQA+ individuals, and culturally diverse backgrounds. If you need support or adjustments for the interview, please contact us.

Melton City Council is committed to child safety and has Zero Tolerance for child abuse. We prioritize protecting children and responding to abuse.

Applications close at 11:59 pm on Monday, 11 August 2025.

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