We are currently looking for a Maternal & Child Health Nurse to join our team on a part-time temporary basis, working across 14 centres within our municipality, to provide comprehensive health service to the diverse communities within the Yarra Ranges.
Situated within the Family Children and Youth team, the Yarra Ranges Council Maternal Child Health service (MCH) is committed to meeting community needs through facilitation of a variety of focused programs, as well as developing and maintaining strong community partnerships by providing a flexible and responsive service to over 10,000 families with young children aged 0-6.
We have a range of permanent and temporary full-time and part-time opportunities available, with flexible working hours.
The roles have an Hourly rate starting from $***** per hour, plus $2.04 per hour Higher Qualifications Allowance, laundry allowance, and 12% superannuation.
Recent registered graduates are highly encouraged to apply with plenty of access to additional support and mentoring available to help build and flourish your career.
As a Maternal and Child Health Nurse at Yarra Ranges Council, you will be responsible for:
Delivering primary health care services to children and families.
Providing vital health promotion and parenting information.
Early identification of health concerns and timely intervention.
Referring families to appropriate medical, allied health, community, and social support services.
Using a strength-based, family partnership model to support and enhance the health and well-being of families.
What you'll bring to our team
Current Registration as Nurse (Division 1) and Midwife on the Register of Practitioners of AHPRA.
Post Graduate Diploma or Degree in Child & Family Health Nursing enabling practice as a Maternal and Child Health Nurse in Victoria.




Excellent interpersonal communication and customer service skills.
Ability to work professionally and respectively with families from diverse backgrounds, as well as agencies and health care providers.
Knowledge and skills relevant to the provision of the Victorian Local Government Maternal and Child Health service.
Experience in facilitating community education/health promotion programs for infants, young children and their families as per program standards.
Demonstrated understanding of Child Information Sharing Schemes and Family Violence Information Sharing Schemes, MARAM and Child Safe Standards.
Skills in MS Office Suite and Child Development Information Systems (CDIS).
Flexibility to work across different locations, where you will work independently and as part of a team.
Applications close *****pm,Sunday the 30th of August ****
Contact for enquiries,adjustments,or support:
Tarny Irwin, MCH Coordinator,***********.
If you need support with your application or have accessibility needs, please call the contact person above or email us ******.
Applicants who progress past the interview stage must complete pre-employment checks. These checks will include a Police Check and Working with Children Check.
About Yarra Ranges Council
Yarra Ranges Council committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone is welcome. We encourage people of all genders, cultures, backgrounds, and abilities to apply for jobs with us. We support flexible work arrangements, including full-time, part-time, hybrid, and job-sharing options to meet your needs and suit your life.
Yarra Ranges Council is a child secure organisation and is committed to the safety and wellbeing of all children and young people in our community. We are committed to protecting children from abusein accordance withthe Victorian Child Safe Standards.
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📌 Maternal & Child Health Nurse (Melbourne)
🏢 Yarra Ranges Council
📍 Melbourne