4449 | Children & Families | Northern Suburbs
Permanent – Full Time - 19 day month with RDO or 9 day fortnight option, your choice!
Fixed Term - Part time – Maternity leave replacement x 2 – 1 x 0.63 & 0.84
Casual role also available
Salary - MCH Y1 – MCH Y5
About Us
The City of Whittlesea is one of the fastest growing municipalities in Australia and as a localgovernment organisation we play a pivotal role in the everydaylives our community. Our vision is to make Whittlesea 2040: A PlaceFor All by ensuring our residents can enjoy access to localservices, facilities and infrastructure.
Our staff are passionate, skilled and diverse, providing a greatenvironment to work in and succeed.
The Role
Make a difference in ourcommunity!
The City of Whittlesea has some exciting permanent, fixed termand casual opportunities available for qualified Maternal and ChildHealth Nurses to join our inclusive and supportive MCH Team.
The MCH Service is a varied and dynamic service with amultidisciplinary team of MCH nurses, early childhoodprofessionals, lactation consultants, aboriginal MCH program,social worker, family violence practitioner and administrationteam. With all team members being well supported by the MCHleadership team.
You will be a compassionate and dedicated Maternal and ChildHealth Nurse who enjoys making a positive impact through providinga flexible and responsive service to families with youngchildren.
In this role you will:
* Provide the Victorian Maternal and Child Health ServiceProgram using a family centred partnership approach in accordance with the service program guidelines and standards.
* Facilitate group work, including new parent groups, drop-inprograms, and group-based initiatives
* Support and participate in the student clinical placementprogram within the Maternal and Child Health Service.
This could be your next career in MCH Nursing! If this soundslike you, we look forward to receiving your application.
About you
* Current registration with the Australian HealthPractitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) as a Division 1Registered Nurse and Midwife.
* Hold Postgraduate qualifications in Child Family and Community Health- Maternal Child Health Nursing
* Demonstrated knowledge and skills to provide and deliver the Victorian Maternal & Child Health program to the diverse range of families with young children from birth to schoolage.
* Demonstrated knowledge of primary health care, healthpromotion and principals of early intervention.
* A commitment to the provision of a quality service and continuous improvement.
Want to know more?
For more information about this position please access a copy of the position description by visiting our website www.whittlesea.vic.gov.au or Ifyou have any questions regarding this role, please contact Jacinta Kerwood MCH Service Lead on 0461 470 912 or KerynMcCaffrey MCH Service Lead on 0409 678 378.
To apply for this position, you must address the SelectionCriteria outlined in the Position Description in your cover letter. Please note, that applications that do not address the SelectionCriteria may not be considered.
Applications on Friday 17 April 2026
Interviews will take place as suitable candidates areidentified.
Please note all applicants must apply online, and no lateapplications will be accepted.
We are happy to take applications from internationalcandidates if you have a valid Visa to work in Australia.
At the City of Whittlesea, we value diversity and appreciateeveryone's strengths. We are an equal opportunity employer andcommitted to attracting and retaining a diverse workforce thatreflects our municipality. We encourage applications fromAboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, people from culturally andlinguistically diverse (CALD) backgrounds, people with a disabilityand people identifying as LGBTIQ. The City of Whittlesea is also aChild Safe employer.
Council is committed to providing an inclusive workplacethat encourages employees to participate, without discrimination,in both work-related and other activities conducted within a workcontext, with the support of workplace adjustments. Where possible,the Council will identify and resolve potential barriers to the recruitment and employment of people with disabilities within theorganisation.
If you require a workplace adjustment to support you during the interview process, please email with your request outlining your preferred method of contact. Workplace adjustment (also known as "reasonableadjustment") is defined as: "Whatever is considered necessary andachievable to enable an employee to perform their job roleefficiently and to the best of their abilities". AWorkplace adjustment can be requested at any stage in the recruitment process and/or as a part of the employment of anindividual.
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