Job no: 495479
Categories: Government and Defence, Healthcare and Medical
Multiple Casual Opportunities
Salary from $73.50 per hour + Superannuation
Maternal and Child Health graduates encouraged to apply - supportive environment provided
Based at MCH centers across the municipality
Opportunities to undertake center visits, home visits, groups, sleep and settling, community talks and outreach services
Applications close 19 June 2025
Join Our Dynamic Team at Monash
Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of families and children? Monash, a vibrant and culturally diverse city in the eastern region of Melbourne, is looking for dedicated professionals to join our team.
About Us
Monash is committed to excellence in service delivery. Our Maternal Child Family Health (MCFH) service, part of the Children, Youth, and Family Services department, focuses on supporting infants, children, and families with innovative service delivery models tailored to meet the needs of our contemporary community. Our program is evidence-based, family-centered, and grounded in strength-based practice.
About the Position
We are seeking highly motivated, flexible, and agile candidates to support families from the postnatal period to school age. You will foster partnerships that promote optimal health and wellbeing. The successful candidate will have a strong understanding of the physical, emotional, and social factors affecting families today and experience in implementing innovative strategies to support engagement.
This role offers the opportunity to work within a center, clients' homes, and outreach settings.
Skills and Experience
Strong communication and customer service skills with the ability to engage with diverse communities
Knowledge and skills relevant to the provision of the Victorian Local Government Maternal and Child Health service
Well-developed understanding of women's health issues, particularly post-natal depression, and the ability to use the Edinburgh Post Natal Depression Scale
Knowledge of the specific needs of families from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds (CALD), including First Nations families
Experience in facilitating community education/health promotion programs for infants, young children, and their families
Understanding of Child Information Sharing Schemes, Family Violence Information Sharing Schemes, MARAM, and Child Safe Standards
Requirements
Registration as a Nurse and Midwife with AHPRA
Qualifications in Maternal Child Health/Family Health Nursing
Current Victorian Driver's License
Employee Working with Children's Check
Satisfactory National Police Check completed in the past 6 months
Other pre-employment checks as required
Benefits
As a City of Monash employee, your personal and professional development is a key focus for us. You will have access to:
Supportive and experienced leaders who care about your development and wellbeing
Vibrant health and well-being programs
Employee Assistance Program for you and your family
Flexible working arrangements
Training and development opportunities
Discounted gym memberships at our Active Monash Recreation Centres
Join us and be part of a team that makes a real difference in the community. Apply today and help us continue to provide exceptional support to families and children in Monash
Apply for this amazing opportunity
Please submit your resume along with a cover letter.
Applications close 19 June 2025 by 11.59pm.
For further information please contact Laura Page, Coordinator Maternal Child Health & Immunisation, on 0481 903 309 or at laura.page@monash.vic.gov.au
Monash Council is committed to be a flexible, safe, equal and inclusive workplace where we embrace and support diversity.
As an Equal Opportunity employer, we encourage applications from people who are from different backgrounds including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, people of any age, race, ethnicity, religion, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation and cultural background. If you have a reasonable adjustment, support or access requirement, we encourage you to let us know through your application or email recruitment@monash.vic.gov.au
We are also committed to being a Child Safe organisation and have zero tolerance to child abuse.
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