ABOUT THE ROLE
* Ongoing 0.8 FTE (4 days per week) leadership position.
* Newly upgraded main office and various MCH sites across South Gippsland Shire.
* Flexible arrangements available.
Are you an aspiring or experienced leader with qualifications in Maternal and Child Health? Do you thrive in a child-centred, and family-focused environment where you can lead a dedicated team of nurses, ensuring our customer-focussed approach creates a collaborative and responsive service?
Support our community in a positive work environment that promotes peer support and supervision, offers professional development, encourages innovation, and is committed to delivering flexible, quality services.
ABOUT YOU
To be successful you will have:
* AHPRA registered Maternal and Child Health Nurse (Registered Nurse, Registered Midwife, Accredited post graduate degree/diploma in Maternal and Child Health).
* Demonstrated experience in delivering, managing, and developing Maternal and Child Health services, including innovative program design and application of specialist clinical knowledge.
* Proven ability to lead teams, work collaboratively with stakeholders, community organisations, and family health networks, and contribute to strategic planning and service improvement.
* Strong knowledge of relevant legislation, program standards, and clinical best practice; experience with data management, reporting, and use of systems such as CDIS (desirable).
* Victorian Drivers Licence.
* Satisfactory Police Check.
* Current Working with Children Check.
ABOUT US
South Gippsland Shire Council offers a friendly and professional workplace with values based leadership.
We put our customer at the centre of all we do and strive to deliver exceptional projects and services to our community.
Our region provides a perfect blend of coast and country. Enjoy green rolling hills, wind-swept beaches and the world-famous Wilsons Prom, right on your doorstep.
Our values - Accountability, Customer Focus and Excellence - are present in everything we do and how we do it. We seek like-minded colleagues to join our team who are committed to these values and culture.
WHY YOU'LL LOVE WORKING WITH US
* Work-life balance with flexible working arrangements
* Rostered Days Off offered for full time roles
* Ongoing training and professional development opportunities
* South Gippsland is an organisation that is committed to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion. We offer flexibility and a welcoming work environment
* Enjoy a variety of changing health and well-being programs and initiatives including flu vaccinations and health checks, discounted gym memberships and Social Club
* Diverse range of exciting career paths in full time, part time or casual positions
* Mentoring, coaching and secondments
* Access to 24/7 Employee Assistance Program
* Opportunity to purchase additional leave
* Annual Enterprise Agreement salary increments
* Family Violence Support and Leave Provisions
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POSITION DESCRIPTION
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CLOSING DATE
Applications close 11.59 PM Monday 26 January 2026.
CONTACT
Enquiries to: Shelley Fixter, Coordinator Children and Family Services on
NEXT STEPS
If you would like to become a part of our team at South Gippsland Shire Council, please submit your application.
You will be required to address the application questions and upload two documents, your resume and cover letter. This is an opportunity to demonstrate your potential and set your application apart from the rest
For further information on our recruitment process please click here.
All correspondence regarding your application status and interview will be sent to you via email.
All preferred candidates will be required to complete relevant background checks (including but not limited to police checks, reference checks, medical checks (drug and alcohol tests) and psychometric testing) prior to the candidate's employment being confirmed. The outcomes of the background checks do not automatically bar candidates; however, will be assessed against the inherent requirements of the job.
Please be advised any representation via an agency will not be considered. Agencies - no need to contact us, we've got this one.
South Gippsland Shire Council is an Equal Opportunity employer and aims to provide all necessary support to ensure that all abilities and backgrounds are not disadvantaged in the recruitment process. If you require an adjustment to the recruitment process, please feel free to identify yourself as a person with different needs in your application and indicate what type of reasonable adjustment you require. Alternatively you can contact a member of the People & Culture team on and identify the position you are applying for and specify your requirements.
All councillors, employees, students, agency staff, contractors and volunteers are required to act in accordance with equal opportunity, anti-discrimination, harassment, vilification and child safety legislation. South Gippsland Shire Council is committed to safeguarding children and young people. We all have a responsibility to ensure our workplaces are respectful, safe and inclusive and free of all forms of unlawful and unacceptable behaviours. By applying for this role you agree to the above.
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