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Job Category: Government and Defence,Health Care and Medical

Make a difference where it matters most

We are looking for a warm, dedicated Maternal & Child Health Nurse to join our small rural community in the Northern Grampians. Here, you won't just be a nurse - you will be part of the fabric of the town. You will know the families, watch the little ones grow, and be trusted as a key support in their journey.

About Northern Grampians Shire Council

Northern Grampians Shire Council has a diverse employment base, across 14 worksites in the Grampians Region of Victoria. We offer flexible work arrangements, providing access to relevant training and professional development opportunities with a variety of employee benefits. We promote innovation, responsiveness, respectfulness and continuous improvement as our core values. Being a smaller organisation, we can provide you with opportunities to act in leadership roles, transition between teams and participate in a range of collaborative projects with other team members or the wider community. We provide a supportive and flexible environment that values the balance between work and our employees' personal lives.

Why join us?

In addition to the picturesque landscapes at our backdoor, there are many other benefits to working for our innovative and vibrant Northern Grampians Shire Council. These include:

- Lifestyle: Swap traffic for fresh air, rolling hills, rivers and a safe, welcoming community

- Variety and Connection: Smaller caseloads, stronger relationships. and real impact.

- Great Team Environment: A safe, respectful and supportive environment to enable you to thrive. You will work with like-minded, passionate individuals who love what they do.

- Professional Growth: We nurture talent and provide opportunities to flourish.

- Flexible Work Arrangements: To support your work life balance.

- Salary Packaging Options: Including remote area housing allowances and novated lease vehicles

- Access to Paid Leave: including purchased leave, paid parental leave, gender affirmation leave and to respond to family violence matters

- Employee Assistance Program: Your well-being matters - we've got you covered.

- Biodiversity: Explore our Council region's varied flora and fauna

Promote Inclusion

Northern Grampians Shire Council is committed to promote inclusion of all children and families; we aim to establish a culture that supports:

- cultural safety for Aboriginal children by working in partnership with Aboriginal peoples and Aboriginal community controlled organisations

- cultural safety for children from culturally and/or linguistically diverse backgrounds

- establishing a safe environment for children with a disability

Job Description

Position objectives

This position is responsible for providing a family focused, primary health care service to maximise the health and wellbeing of children aged 0-6 years living in the Northern Grampians Shire in line with Council’s Municipal Early Years Plan.

Key responsibility areas

Deliver universal key ages and stages services and enhanced maternal and child health services to promote and monitor health, growth, physical, emotional, social and cognitive development of children aged 0-6 years in accordance with the Maternal and Child Health Service Program Standards of Practice.

Contribute to increasing Northern Grampian Shire Council’s immunisation rate for preventable infectious diseases by providing families with information on council's immunisation services on a regular basis and advise relevant staff of families requiring opportunistic immunisations where appropriate.

Assess the safety and wellbeing of children and families with identified risk factors by providing support, improving family functioning, addressing presenting issues and act as an advocate for families and children when appropriate.

Provide information and parenting support utilising relevant resources for families and facilitate access to these resources including culturally sensitive interventions for families with complex needs

Participate in research programs relevant to clinical and health promotion practices to contribute to a growing body of evidence-based nursing.

Perform, as directed, other duties that are within the limits of the incumbents’ skill, competence and training.

Desired Skills and Experience

Qualifications and experience

- Qualification as Division One Registered Nurse suitable for employment in Victoria

- Relevant postgraduate qualifications in Maternal and Child Health and Midwifery

- Current registration with Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA)

- Experience in the maternal and child health computer databases desirable

Selection criteria

- Relevant qualifications, registrations, and accreditations to perform the role.

- Knowledge of relevant issues and legislation pertinent to Maternal and Child Health clinical practice.

- Demonstrated knowledge of specialist referral and support services for families and children and experience with family centred practice.

- Experienced communicator with ability to positively engage with a diverse range of clients and successfully provide information and services.

Mandatory Requirements

- You have the right to live and work in Australia

- A current Working with Children Check (or must be obtained before commencing employment)

- You will be asked to complete Police Check as part of the recruitment process.

- Attach a resume and cover letter briefly addressing the key selection criteria.

- Submit your application by following the process on this page.

If you'd like to know more contact Marita Tobin, Coordinator Early Years on marita.tobin@ngshire.vic.gov.au or call 03 5358 8700.

Applications close 9th November 2025.

Northern Grampians Shire Council is dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace. We are an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer committed to providing a safe workplace that embraces and values child safety.

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