Maternal and Child Health Nurse

About the role

We are seeking an enthusiastic and self-motivated Maternal and Child Health Nurse to provide holistic health care through family centred practice, to all families with children 0 - 6 years of age, promoting optimal health and well-being in the community within the Maternal and Child Health Service Guidelines.

The MCH nursing teams work collaboratively with others across the broader Early Years team, and across Council to help identify children and families who require further assessment, intervention, referral and/or support and bring families together, foster social networks, support playgroups and strengthen local community connections.

The Maternal Child Health Team supports all staff to work across more specific programs such as Enhanced Maternal and Child Health and Special Care nursery liaison when available. The level of experience a person has had within MCH practice will be taken into account prior to commencing an EMCH rotation.

There are 2 part time roles available.

Remuneration will be $113, $120, depending on experience) (pro-rata for part time) plus qualifications allowance and superannuation in accordance with the Superannuation Guarantee.

What you will bring to this role

The key selection criteria for this role are:

• Demonstrated experience and knowledge of MCH program standards, Key Ages and Stages framework and MCH guidelines and legislative requirements
• Adaptability to work with families from a broad spectrum of socio-economic and cultural backgrounds and an understanding of family dynamics and societal complexities
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Have an understanding of family dynamics and societal complexities
• Demonstrated understanding of Child and Family Violence, Information Sharing Schemes and risk assessment frameworks
• Have well-developed skills in MS Office Suite, Child Development Information Systems (CDIS) and Electronic Data Management Systems
• Hold recognised qualifications in Maternal and Child Health nursing and current registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) as a registered nurse and a registered midwife.

How to apply

Please submit your application, including your resume and cover letter online via the 'Apply' button by 18 September 2025 at 11:45pm. 

All applications must be made via the online portal. No applications direct to the hiring manager will be considered.

For further information on this role please contact Belinda Hounslow, Maternal and Child Health Service Coordinator, at  or on

A link to the position description can be found in the job listing on our Knox City Council Jobs and Careers page.

Please note: Candidates will be shortlisted as applications are received and this role may close earlier than the anticipated closing date.

Why work at Knox

Discover your future at Knox City Council, where you will deliver meaningful impact, find great opportunities and work with committed people to shape our community. As an employee of Knox, you can enjoy:

• Accrued or rostered days off available for full-time roles, depending on operational requirements

• Broad range of leave options including up to 16 weeks primary and up to 4 weeks secondary parental leave

• Salary sacrifice option for Council-owned childcare fees

• Opportunities to take on temporary roles or work in different teams to build skills and support career growth

• Support towards further study

• 50% off Knox Leisureworks memberships

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for support in managing personal and work-related challenges.

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Inherent requirements

To view the inherent requirements for this position please see attachment below.

Nurse MCH - Inherent Requirements Table.DOCX

Our commitments

Knox City Council is an Equal Opportunity Employer that is committed to providing a workplace that embraces diversity and inclusion. We are committed to a positive, barrier-free recruitment process. If you have any support or access requirements, we encourage you to advise us at the time of application.

Knox City Council has zero tolerance for child abuse and all forms of harm to children. All children and young people who access our services, programs, events and facilities have the right to feel safe and be safe. This includes spaces owned or managed by Council. We take the wellbeing and safety of children and young people in our care seriously. We maintain a child safe organisation by embedding the protection of children into everyday thinking and practice. All Knox City Council employees, contractors and volunteers are responsible for ensuring children and young people are valued, heard and protected from abuse.

Knox City Council acknowledges our offices are located on the traditional lands of the Wurundjeri Woi-wurrung and Bunurong people of the Kulin Nation.

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