Rumbalara Aboriginal Co-Operative – Health and Wellbeing Services now has the following vacancy at our Mooroopna Office:
Maternal Child Health Nurse
Full-time, 38 hours a week – 18 Months, Fixed Term
Make a meaningful impact by delivering culturally safe, family-centred care that supports the health and wellbeing of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children and families.
Through clinics, outreach, and home visits, you will strengthen parenting capacity and support children to thrive.
About Us
Rumbalara Aboriginal Co-operative (RAC) is a recognised leader among Aboriginal community-controlled organisations.
Since ****, we have proudly provided holistic, culturally safe services to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities across the Goulburn Valley.
With a workforce of over 320 staff and an annual budget of $50M, RAC plays a significant role in health, wellbeing, and community development.
We deliver services across:
Health & Wellbeing
Positive Ageing & Disability Services
Justice & Community Services
Asset & Infrastructure / Housing
Family, Care and Early Years
Corporate Services
We are committed to ensuring our people have access to quality, community-controlled services that strengthen family, culture, and community
About the Role
The Maternal and Child Health (MCH) Nurse delivers culturally safe, family-centred care to infants, young children, and their families, with a solid focus on improving health and wellbeing outcomes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children.
Through clinic-based services, proactive outreach programs, and home visiting, the role supports early childhood development, strengthens parenting capacity, and fosters community connection to help children and families thrive.




Key responsibilities include:
Deliver comprehensive MCH services including health assessments, growth and developmental monitoring, and anticipatory guidance from birth to school age
Identify and respond to developmental delays, health concerns, and psychosocial risks
Provide breastfeeding, nutrition, immunisation, and parenting support
Conduct regular and as-needed home visits to families, prioritising Aboriginal children and families who may face barriers to accessing centre-based services
Work collaboratively with Aboriginal Health Workers and community services to support holistic care
Promote culturally appropriate health education and parenting support
About You
To excel in this position, you should possess the following qualifications and qualities:
Be a Registered Nurse and Midwife with a current AHPRA registration.
Have demonstrated experience in maternal and child health, paediatrics, or community health
A sound knowledge and understanding of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander culture, values, parenting practices and issues affecting Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander families
Ability to coordinate with other team members and programs, and maintain interdisciplinary communication
Demonstrated analytical, written and verbal skills, especially those required in management of client care and documentation




Willingness and capacity to learn and to modify service approach in response to changing client needs, circumstances and feedback
Proven computer skills, particularly in the use of program specific IT reporting system Communicare (or other relevant client management systems)
What We Offer:
Salary packaging of $15,900available for Part- or Full-time employees.
Competitive pay and conditions based on the Nurses Award(Above Award)
Opportunities for additional incentives,which may include Christmas bonus days, recognition of NAIDOC Day, annual CPI-based Award wage increases where applicable, and relocation assistance where applicable.
Professional development opportunities and supportto help you grow in your career.
Access to a free and confidential Employment Assistance Programand more.
Provision of a laptop and mobile phoneto support your work where applicable.
Fleet carsto carry out daily tasks where applicable.
Please apply via the link below:
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*Your application must includea cover letter outlining your interest to in this role, along with your previous experience and/or qualifications, and a current resume.
Important:Please ensure your cover letter and Key Selection Criteria response are combined into one document and attached in theCover Letter sectionof the portal.
If you experience technical difficulties using our online portal, please contact RAC Reception on (03) •••• •000 and ask for Human Resources staff.
Applications Close: Tuesday, 25th August ****
Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples are strongly encouraged to apply as your cultural and lived experiences are central to the work we do.

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