Coordinator Maternal Child Family Health and

Temporary full time leadership position until 12 February 2027
- Salary of $160,164.68, plus super and conditions as per the Modern Award

**We are Wyndham**, one of Australia’s fastest growing and most diverse cities.

With an average of 100 babies born across Wyndham City every week, our experienced Maternal & Child Health Team are committed to serving our vibrant community.

Shape new possibilities. Be part of something more.

**A bit about the role**

Due to internal movement, we have a temporary leadership opportunity to lead Wyndham City's strategic approach to the growth and development for Maternal Child Family Health & Wellbeing services.

As the Coordinator of Maternal Child and Family Health and Wellbeing, you will lead a passionate and dedicated team of inspirational leaders, committed to delivering services they provide to the community.

You will empower them to deliver high quality responsive and integrated family health and wellbeing services including maternal and child health (MCH) services, immunisation services, and parenting support programs.

Leading a multi-disciplinary, you’ll inspire and enact change within your multi-site team to push the boundaries of what is possible in order to deliver positive family outcomes. You will collaborate closely with our external service partners to test and try innovative ways of service delivery, driving positive reform and ultimately delivering a holistic service offering that is purposeful, accessible and human-centred.

In this role, you'll be responsible for positioning our service to meet the growing needs of the community by driving the delivery of our current vision and strategy, while continuously seeking efficiencies and innovative solutions to enhance service delivery.

As part of the Community Support Leadership Team, you will also contribute to shaping and delivering of our strategic priorities and drive an organisational culture that delivers high-quality services and outcomes, creating self-sustaining communities across the life stages.

**What you will deliver**
- Strong, trusted and inspiring leadership to a transitioning multi-disciplinary team of professionals
- Positive organisational culture change management
- Innovative integrated service delivery across a broad scope including MCH, immunisations and family services
- Influential partnerships with diverse stakeholders including MAV, state government and health providers
- The development and management of the Unit’s business planning, budget and strategic reporting
- Positive engagement and advocacy to enable the diversification of funding and programs
- A considered approach to increasing key ages and stages visits and workforce capacity

**What you will bring**

**Mandatory Qualifications to practice as a MCH Nurse in Victoria, as outlined in the Position Description and MCH Service Guidelines**:

- Current registration as both an APHRA Registered Nurse (Division 1) and Registered Midwife, as well as postgraduate Diploma/Degree (or equivalent) in Child and Family Health Nursing.

**In addition**:

- The ability to inspire and motivate diverse teams
- A track record in driving positive cultural change and process reform
- The confidence to influence and deliver bold ideas
- Exceptional emotional intelligence with a strategic orientation
- Experience (or comfort in) liaising with stakeholders to the highest level, both verbal and written
- Accreditation as an MCH nurse as defined in the MCH Service Guidelines and registration with AHPRA as a Registered Nurse (Division 1) and Registered Midwife
- An accredited postgraduate degree/diploma (or equivalent) in MCH
- A positive, curious and flexible mind

**Be part of something more**

Take a look at our job opportunities and you may be surprised at what you discover: a future-focused culture, a sense of purpose and possibility, and real opportunities to strengthen our diverse community. It all adds up to make Wyndham City a great place to belong.

Our people are our most valued asset. We are focused on building a culture that empowers every person to do their best work. Flexibility is built right into our DNA and we are committed to cultivating an inclusive workplace that celebrates a diverse workforce. Ask us how this role can be worked.

So, are you ready to shape new possibilities?

**What’s next?**

To find out more about the role, please contact **Melinda Chapman**, **Manager Community Support **on **0427 **291 375.**

Applications will be accepted until **11:59PM on Thursday 21 November 2024**.