About Us
Mornington Peninsula Shire is Victoria's destination municipality, characterised by unique townships, highly productive agriculture, world renowned landscapes, tourist regions, and areas of national and international conservation significance within a vital Green Wedge.
The Shire is responsible for a broad range of infrastructure and community services that support the wellbeing and prosperity of our diverse community.
With approximately 1,000 employees, it is a busy and vibrant workplace.
What's on Offer
Work Life Balance –We offer a hybrid working model, flexible working arrangements and generous leave provisions.
Culture –Positive, fun and inclusive work environment that is underpinned by our core values which are integral to everything we do.
These are Integrity, Openness, Courage, Respect, and Excellence.
Opportunity –Temporary part-time role (parental leave replacement), based in the Hastings office.MATCO6-7 - $146,****** to $147,****** pro rata per annum(excl. super).
Career –Opportunity to grow and develop with excellent learning and development opportunities.
Leadership–Contribute to the strategic outcomes delivered by Mornington Peninsula Shire with an organisation who focuses on our people and the community.
Job Satisfaction –Have a meaningful impact on the community by contributing to achieve positive outcomes across the Mornington Peninsula Shire.
About the Role
Reporting to the Team Leader-Child & Family Health the core responsibilities include:
Operational oversight, review and management of key Child & Family Health Programs including Sleep & Settling, First-Time Parent Groups, Breastfeeding Support and Supported Playgroup including direct staff supervision.




Build and develop collaborative and outcome focussed relationships at all levels of council including working closely with staff and other members of the Child & Family Health Team.
Manage budgets and ensure procurement requirements are met.
Foster and develop staff professional development and learning.
An innovative approach to service delivery that encourages access and participation for all families.
About You
Demonstrated experience leading, developing engaging and supporting teams.
Current Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) registration as both a Registered Nurse (Division 1) and Registered Midwife as well as holding an accredited Postgraduate Qualification in Child and Family Health.
Detailed knowledge and understanding of the Maternal and Child Health Service Practice Guidelines and Program Standards, Child Information Sharing Scheme and Family Violence Information Sharing Schemes as well as comprehensive understanding of the legislative framework in which MCH Services operate.
Understanding of the Supported Playgroup Smalltalk Program logic.
How to Apply
If this role sounds like you, click'Apply'.
The Mornington Peninsula Shire is committed to creating a diverse and safe environment.
We are proud to be an equal opportunity and Child Safe employer.
We encourage applications from First Nations people, culturally and linguistically diverse people, people with disabilities, neurodiverse people, and people of all genders, sexualities and age groups.
Mornington Peninsula Shire undertakes a variety of employment screening checks.
This includes employment references, Working with Children Checks and Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check (NCCHC).
Applicants must have valid Australian work rights.
For further information about the role, you can download thePosition Descriptionby clicking'Apply'.
For a confidential discussion about this opportunity, please contact:Leanne Geddes, Team Leader - Child and Family Health on ********.
Applications Close: Friday 17 July ****.

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