Rumbalara Aboriginal Cooperative – Health & Wellbeing Services now has the following vacancy

Maternal Child Health Nurse

Full-time, 38 hours a week – 18 Months, Fixed Term

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 strong 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.

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 andverbal 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 $15,900 available 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.
- Career development opportunities and support to help you grow in your career.
- Access to a free and confidential Employment Assistance Program and more.
- Provision of a laptop and mobile phone to support your work where applicable.
- Fleet cars to carry out daily tasks where applicable.

You will be required to undertake a pre-employment screening check.

Your application must include a cover letter outlining your interest to in this role, along with your previous experience and/or qualifications, and a current resume.

* Please attach cover letter and key selection criteria together in the portal.

Applications close: Tuesday, 25th August 2026

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.

📌 Maternal Child Health Nurse (Mooroopna)
🏢 Rumbalara Aboriginal Co-operative
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