Maternal & Child Health Nurse

About the role

We are currently looking for a Maternal & Child Health Nurse to join our team, working across 14 centres within our municipality, to provide comprehensive health service to the diverse communities within the Yarra Ranges.

Situated within the Family Children and Youth team, the Yarra Ranges Council Maternal Child Health service (MCH) is committed to meeting community needs through facilitation of a variety of focused programs, as well as developing and maintaining strong community partnerships by providing a flexible and responsive service to over 10,000 families with young children aged 0-6.

This is a Full Time Permanent Position (38 Hours per week) with an Hourly rate from $58.34 to $ $62.60 per hour, plus $1.99 per hour Higher Qualifications Allowance, laundry allowance, and 12% superannuation.

As a Maternal and Child Health Nurse at Yarra Ranges Council, you will be responsible for:

• Delivering primary health care services to children and families.

• Providing vital health promotion and parenting information.

• Early identification of health concerns and timely intervention.

• Referring families to appropriate medical, allied health, community, and social support services.

• Using a strength-based, family partnership model to support and enhance the health and well-being of families.

What you'll bring to our team

• Current Registration as Nurse (Division 1) and Midwife on the Register of Practitioners of AHPRA.

• Post Graduate Diploma or Degree in Child & Family Health Nursing enabling practice as a Maternal and Child Health Nurse in Victoria.

• Excellent interpersonal communication and customer service skills.

• Ability to work professionally and respectively with families from diverse backgrounds, as well as agencies and health care providers.

• Knowledge and skills relevant to the provision of the Victorian Local Government Maternal and Child Health service.

• Experience in facilitating community education/health promotion programs for infants, young children and their families as per program standards.

• Demonstrated understanding of Child Information Sharing Schemes and Family Violence Information Sharing Schemes, MARAM and Child Safe Standards.

• Skills in MS Office Suite and Child Development Information Systems (CDIS).

• Flexibility to work across different locations, where you will work independently and as part of a team.

Why Wait? Take the next step in your career and apply now

To apply, please attach a Cover Letter outlining your experience, skills and why you would like to join our team, along with a copy of your Resume.

Not quite the role you're looking for? Visit our Careers at Yarra Ranges page to find your next role.

Contact for enquiries, adjustments, or support: Tarny Irwin, MCH Coordinator,

Closing date: 11.59pm, Sunday 30th November 2025.

Applicants will be required to undertake pre-employment screening as part of the process which may include depending on the position a Police Check, Working with Children Check and Medical Check.

If you require adjustments at any stage of the recruitment process, please reach out to the Talent Acquisition Team at careers or have a chat with the Hiring Manager above.

About Yarra Ranges Council

As an employee of Yarra Ranges Council, you'll be joining a dynamic and supportive group, united in our passion for creating a positive, inclusive workplace where every team member and their ideas can thrive. At Yarra Ranges, we value trust, empowerment, and innovation. By coming on board, you'll have the opportunity to contribute to making Yarra Ranges Council not only the best place to work, but a leader in serving our community. We are dedicated to helping you reach your full potential and supporting you on your journey with us.

At Yarra Ranges Council, we are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone is welcome. We actively promote gender equity and equality in our workplace and practices and encourage people of all genders, cultures, backgrounds, and abilities to apply for positions with us. Our commitment is to find a balance of modern flexible work arrangements that can support your needs including full-time, part-time, hybrid, and job-sharing options. Additionally, we are dedicated to fostering a culturally safe workplace and to protecting children from abuse in accordance with the Victorian Child Safe Standards. We invite you to join us in our mission to serve and support our community.