Maternal and Child Health Coordinator

• Full time, Ongoing
• Maternal and Child Health Coordinator salary $135,287 plus superannuation

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The City of Greater Bendigo is in the heart of central Victoria on Dja Dja Wurrung and Taungurung Country. Located just 90 minutes' drive from Melbourne, our region offers all the benefits of a large city with a warm and welcoming country feel.

Greater Bendigo is an attractive region that is famous for its food and wine, and boasts the Bendigo Art Gallery, theatres, stunning heritage buildings and natural surrounds that provide great recreational opportunities. There are also high quality education and health services, a wide range of housing options, excellent rail and road networks, and Bendigo Airport has regular direct QantasLink flights to Sydney.

We provide more than 65 important services to support our community, which is heading towards a population of 200,000 by 2050. Now is a great time to join us

The Role
Requirements
Maternal and Child Health Coordinator – Exciting New Leadership Role.The City of Greater Bendigo is introducing an exciting new position for a passionate and experienced leader to join our team as Maternal and Child Health Coordinator. This is your opportunity to shape the future of maternal and child health services across our region.In this pivotal role, you will provide strategic leadership and operational management of the Maternal and Child Health Service, ensuring the delivery of high-quality, evidence-based, and person-centred care for families. You'll lead a dedicated professional team, drive service improvements through strategic planning and quality initiatives, and manage budgets and reporting requirements.Your work will make a meaningful impact by:

• Enhancing community health outcomes for children and families.
• Identifying service gaps and shaping programs to meet evolving needs.
• Fostering a culture of continuous improvement and innovation.

About You
Qualifications
You are an experienced leader with formal qualifications in Maternal and Child Health Nursing (or equivalent), and current registration as a Registered Nurse and Midwife. You bring strong clinical governance expertise, strategic thinking, and a proven ability to lead teams through change. Your skills include:

• Managing people practices, including performance management and staff development.
• Strategic planning and quality improvement within MCH programs.
• Budget management and financial reporting.
• Building collaborative relationships with internal teams and external stakeholders.

The successful applicant will have recognised qualifications in Maternal and Child Health nursing (or pre-1998 equivalent), along with registration with AHPRA - Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia as a Registered General Nurse and Registered Midwife.

A satisfactory Police Record Check, Working with Children Check, and a current Victorian driver's licence are required for this position.

Benefits

• Annual salary increases | Flexible employment arrangements
• Support our community | Achieve work/life balance - no weekends or shift work
• Learning & development opportunities | Supportive team environment

Visit our Employee Benefits website for more of our benefits.

Contact
If you require any further information regarding this position, please contact
Sue Harrison, Manager Community & Environmental Health on
To Apply
Please submit your cover letter, outlining why you are interested in this position and detailing your relevant experience with your current CV/resume by close of business
Wednesday 26 November 2025.
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