Service Lead Universal Maternal and Child Health
7 days ago
Employment type:
Full time, Permanent
Hours per week:
38
Remuneration
:
Salary $149,681.11 per annum plus superannuation and a fortnightly RDO
Location:
Werribee based with potential for a hybrid work arrangement
About the role
As a growing municipality Wyndham City Council is changing rapidly to respond to community need. The Child Family Health and Well-being Team incorporates Service Lead roles to provide additional support to the Coordinator and Team Leaders to deliver quality outcomes and respond to opportunities for innovation.
As
Service Lead Universal MCH Program and Partnerships
you will be responsible for the effective program delivery of our Universal Maternal and Child Health service and other programs, providing guidance and leadership to ensure we meet the high expectations of our growing community. You will work with the team to ensure we continue to achieve professional practise standards, developing efficient and effective systems, working in collaboration with other leaders across the Child, Family Health and Wellbeing unit.
You will be supporting the team through change and keeping a keen eye on the development of best practice standards in the sector and delivering innovative ways to continue delivering the exceptional experiences our families have come to know and love. Your strong leadership skills will see you striking that balance between driving strategy whilst overseeing daily operations, by enabling our team leaders to support our MCH nurses in the field.
You will also be responsible for developing transparent processes for strategic resource allocation and implementing a governance framework in line with the obligations of Council and external stakeholders.
What your day will look like
- Leading, supporting and coordinating the Universal MCH Service, as well as other programs and projects.
- Providing clinical leadership and guidance to MCH Nurses across the service and wider team.
- Monitoring and improving administrative systems to ensure efficient, accessible, and equitable service delivery.
- Driving a collaborative team culture, encouraging shared planning, decision-making, and achievement of objectives.
- Ensuring services are evidence-based, community-focused, and fully aligned with MCH guidelines and legislative requirements.
- Building and maintaining partnerships that enhance family-centred and integrated service delivery.
What you will bring
Mandatory Qualifications to practice as a MCH Nurse in Victoria, as outlined in the Position Description –
- Current registration with AHPRA:
- Registered Nurse (Division 1)
- Registered Midwife, and;
In addition to the above registrations,
accredited postgraduate Diploma/Degree (or equivalent) in Child and Family Health Nursing.
- Demonstrated experience in planning, leadership, and delivery of MCH services, including program and service coordination.
- Strong knowledge of relevant legislation, regulations, and funding guidelines, as well as family and community services.
- Proven skills in financial management, business planning, and service monitoring.
- High-level communication, interpersonal and problem-solving skills, with the ability to build strong relationships and engage families effectively.
- Understanding of integrated service delivery, community development, and family-centred practice.
- Strong digital literacy, including Microsoft Office applications.
- Experience in policy implementation and responding to local community needs.
- Previous local government experience (desirable).
If you progress past the interview stage, you may be required to complete pre-employment screening, which may include police checks, a medical, qualification verification, and an Australian work rights check.
Why join Wyndham
We are one of Australia's fastest growing and most diverse cities.
By 2040, we will have more than 500,000 residents and our people are hard at work designing the precincts, building the infrastructure, developing the policies and delivering the programs that will ensure the City is prepared.
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.
How to apply
Please apply online by submitting your resume and cover letter outlining your suitability for the role via the provided link.
Applications close at 11:59PM on Wednesday 24 September 2025.
If you have further role-specific questions, please contact
Wendy Coulson, Coordinator Maternal Child Family Health & Wellbeing
on
 
Wyndham City Council is committed to providing a recruitment experience that is fair, inclusive, and accessible. If you have specific accessibility needs or general recruitment enquiries, please contact our Careers team via or
Child Safe Organisation
Wyndham City Council has zero tolerance to any form of child abuse and is committed to the safety, wellbeing and empowerment of children. We create and maintain a child safe organisation which is embedded in the everyday thinking and practice of all employees, volunteers and contractors. Additionally, we are committed to fostering a culture of safety within the Council, which includes the inclusion and empowerment of Aboriginal children, their families, and communities. Our recruitment practices reflect this.
Diversity and Inclusion
At Wyndham City Council we value workforce diversity and inclusion and embrace individual uniqueness. We value diverse life experiences and the perspectives of our people, while providing high-quality services to all members of our community, regardless of gender, ethnicity, religion, cultural background, disability, or sexuality.
Wyndham has one of the largest Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities in the Western Region, with a rich and diverse history. We are committed to providing positive employment opportunities for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and welcome applications from candidates of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander background. To read more about Wyndham City's Innovate Reconciliation Action Plan, please visit our website.
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