Maternal and Child Health Nurse
Hourly Rate:$60.90 per hour (plus 25% casual loading) Closing:Friday 24 October 2025 Casual
Great opportunity to join our Maternal and Child Health Team
We are seeking highly motivated, flexible, candidates to support families from the postnatal period to school age. 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.
Key responsibilities and duties
* 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 including post-natal depression.
* 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
* Utilise evidence-based practice and research to evaluate and enhance service delivery.
What's in it for you
* Be supported and empowered to be your best by a passionate leadership team that encourages collaboration and innovation
* Family-friendly work environment.
* Entitlements under the Nurses and Midwives (Victorian Public Health Sector)
* Enterprise Agreement.
* Competitive salary.
* Employee health and wellbeing programs.
About you
* Current registration with AHPRA as both a Registered Nurse and Midwife.
* Postgraduate qualification in Family and Child Health or equivalent.
* Current Victorian Driver Licence and Working with Children Check.
* Demonstrated commitment to professional growth, reflective practice, and culturally responsive care.
* Flexible, proactive, and team-oriented approach to supporting families and children.
If this sounds like the opportunity for you, we encourage you to apply now.
For further information about this position, please contact Amanda Mansfield, Team Leader - Maternal and Child Health, on