MCH Team Leader

Overview

- Grow your career with generous professional development opportunities, clinical supervision, and leadership training.

- Be part of a dynamic leadership team that values collaboration, innovation, and shared success.

- Full time, maximum term – December 2025 – October 2026

- Hybrid work model, Officer location

- $131,946 + qualification allowances + super + monthly ADO

Together, Different Future

As one of the fastest growing municipalities in Victoria, Cardinia Shire Council is a dynamic, progressive, and inclusive local council. Our success lies in working together, doing things differently and preparing for the future.

We’re looking for people who dream big and want to be part of creating meaningful change in our community.

About the Opportunity

Are you ready to lead with purpose and make a lasting difference in the lives of families and young children? A unique leadership opportunity has become available as our current Team Leader embarks on a secondment within our team. This is your chance to step into a pivotal role within a supportive, collaborative, and values driven team right in the heart of a rapidly growing, diverse, and multicultural municipality.

Join a forward-thinking council that champions innovation, wellbeing, and community impact, where your leadership will assist to shape the future of Universal Maternal and Child Health services, whilst becoming a part of a highly supportive MCH leadership team.

You will make an impact by

- Leading a passionate team of MCH nurses to deliver high-quality, Universal MCH services.

- Supporting families of all types through timely, compassionate care and effective referrals.

- Driving service excellence through evaluation, innovation, and continuous improvement.

- Building strong partnerships with internal teams and external agencies to support holistic family care.

- Championing child safety, wellbeing, and inclusive practices across all service delivery.

What you will bring

- Current national registration as Division 1 nurse, and Midwife, and Maternal and Child Health Qualification

- Demonstrated leadership experience in MCH or community health settings is desirable.

- Deep understanding of child development, family-centred practice, and child safety frameworks.

- Strong operational and clinical decision-making skills, including rostering and workload management.

- Ability to mentor, support, and inspire a team of dedicated professionals

- Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills.

- A current Victorian Driver’s Licence and Working with Children Check.

Why you’ll love working with us

- AHPRA Registration Reimbursement, we’ll cover your registration costs if we’re your primary employer.

- Qualification Allowances, recognising your expertise with additional financial support.

- Generous Professional Development, 24 hours of PD during work time, and 38 hours of PD outside work time (banked as TIL) annually.

- Flexible Work Options, choose between monthly ADOs or a compressed 9-day fortnight for full-time roles.

- Clinical Supervision Program, dedicated support for all client facing/direct service delivery staff, with monthly supervision specifically for the MCH leadership team.

- Peer Support & Mentorship, build your leadership capacity with mentoring.

- Modern Office Space, enjoy a welcoming, well-equipped and activity based workspace at our Civic Centre

- End of Year Shutdown, limited service between Christmas and New Year to support time off and recharge.

- Supportive Leadership Culture, be part of a collaborative, caring leadership team that values your wellbeing and professional growth.

- Twice-Yearly Team Days, connect, reflect, and celebrate with your colleagues in meaningful ways.

- Regular opportunities for team connection

- Free Coffee, because great care starts with great coffee

Apply now and lead with impact.

To apply

- Please complete the online application form, including uploading your resume and a brief cover letter demonstrating your suitability to the role.

- Applications close, 9th November 2025 (interviews will be held week commencing 10th November)

- For further information regarding the role please contact Cathy Swan, Coordinator Maternal & Child Health on 0409 541 795 or refer to the position description.

Cardinia Shire Council is an equal opportunity employer committed to an equitable, diverse, and socially inclusive work environment and a positive, barrier-free recruitment process. We welcome applicants from an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander heritage, people living with a disability, LGBTIQ+ and people from culturally diverse backgrounds to explore career opportunities with Cardinia Shire Council. If you have any support or access requirements, we encourage you to advise us at the time of application by contacting us on 1300 787 624.

All successful applicants will be required to undertake a National Police Check and pre-employment medicals. Certain positions may also require a Financial Background Check, Traffic Check or Working with Children Check.

You must have valid Australian Working Rights to be considered for this role

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