Maternal And Child Health Team Leader

Maternal and Child Health Team Leader
Full time, ongoing position
Drive Excellence in our Maternal and Child Health team
$ 137,331.21 per annum plus RDO leave and Super
In this role, you will undertake effective rostering to meet the diverse needs of Boroondara's children and families. You will recognise when support is needed from the MCH Coordinator for more complex scenarios. Staying in touch with industry trends, you will proactively identify opportunities for service delivery enhancements. You will ensure appropriate coverage for customer-facing services and conduct professional development processes for the team.
Additionally, you will work with administration functions across the team to provide cross-functional coverage as required.
A little bit about the role
As the Team Leader Maternal and Child Health, you will lead a team of universal maternal and child health staff. Your role is pivotal in ensuring the continuation of high-quality maternal and child health services. You will work closely with the Maternal and Child Health Coordinator, sharing child safety responsibilities and providing support in complex cases. Your ability to schedule appropriate coverage ensures that the service is readily available for parents and caregivers. You will implement professional development opportunities to keep staff motivated and engaged.
A little bit about you
You are a dedicated professional with a passion for maternal and child health. Your leadership skills are complemented by your ability to work collaboratively with the Maternal and Child Health Coordinator. You are proactive, customer-centric, and committed to maintaining the high standards of service that Boroondara families have come to expect.
Your expertise in child safety and effective rostering ensures that the diverse needs of children and families are met. You stay informed about industry trends and are always looking for ways to enhance service delivery.
Employment Requirements
Registered Nurse & Midwife recognised by the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia
A post graduate qualification in Maternal & Child Health
Proven leadership skills in staff management, supports the strengths and development required of both individuals and the team
Strong clinical skills, knowledge and experience in managing risk associated with the delivery of MCH universal services
Experience in implementing a customer centric approach to service delivery and proactively improves the experience for families
Applicants must have the right to work in Australia.
Preferred applicants will be required to undergo a National Police Record Check and hold a valid Working with Children Clearance.
How to Apply
If you want to know more about the benefits of working for the City of Boroondara, please visit our Careers Website.
Applicants must have the right to work in Australia. Council is a child safe organisation and as such, some applicants may be required to hold a Working with Children Clearance. Additionally, some applicants may also be required to undergo a National Criminal History check and/or medical check as per the requirements of the role.
Who are we?
The City of Boroondara is a metropolitan council, representing more than 170,000 people in the inner-eastern suburbs of Melbourne. A leader in the local government sector, with a reputation for innovation and excellence, we believe in providing an environment where our staff thrive, both in the work they do and in how they learn and develop as people and professionals.
We like to challenge the norm and we are investing significantly in innovation and technology improvements in order to provide our customers with an even greater experience and engagement. We are putting our customers at the forefront of what we do with our organisation wide initiative, Transforming Boroondara Program.
You will be instrumental in driving this change across the organisation using best practice approaches to successfully support us from the now to our desired future state.
With so much going on it's a great time to join Boroondara
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