- Lead and mentor a dedicated team of MCH professionals
- Build partnerships that strengthen outcomes for families
- Drive innovation and contemporary maternal health practice

At the City of Greater Dandenong, diversity is one of our greatest strengths. Home to residents from more than 150 countries and cultures, we are proud to deliver responsive, inclusive services that reflect the needs of our community. We are seeking an experienced and highly collaborative Team Leader Maternal & Child Health to join our leadership team and play a key role in leading people, fostering innovation, building strong partnerships and supporting positive outcomes for children and families across the municipality. Reporting to the Coordinator Maternal and Child Health, this is an opportunity for a motivated and relationship-focused leader to join a progressive Maternal and Child Health service. As a key member of the leadership team, you will work collaboratively across Council, health and community sectors to support the delivery of responsive, culturally inclusive services that meet the needs of Greater Dandenong's diverse and growing community.

About You

You are a contemporary and collaborative leader who thrives on building solid relationships, bringing people together and working in partnership to achieve shared outcomes. You enjoy supporting and developing others, embrace new ideas and initiatives, and are motivated by the opportunity to contribute beyond your immediate team to help shape a high-performing, integrated service.

You will bring

- Current AHPRA registration as a Division 1 Nurse with Midwifery endorsement and accredited Maternal and Child Health qualifications.
- Demonstrated leadership experience within a Maternal and Child Health, community health or related setting.




- A strong understanding of the Victorian Maternal and Child Health Program and Enhanced MCH services.
- Excellent relationship-building, communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
- A positive, can-do attitude and the ability to navigate complexity with confidence and professionalism.
- A forward-thinking and highly team-oriented leader who builds trusted relationships, embraces innovation, shares knowledge freely and works in partnership with colleagues and stakeholders to deliver integrated services and positive outcomes for children and families.
- A commitment to delivering inclusive and equitable services to diverse communities.

About the Role

You will

- Lead, mentor and support a multidisciplinary team of MCH professionals.
- Partner closely with the Coordinator MCH, the other Team Leaders and the Senior Clinical Educator to share leadership responsibilities and drive service excellence
- Oversee the delivery of universal MCH programs.
- Drive innovation, service improvement, and best practice initiatives.
- Foster a supportive and inclusive team culture.
- Ensure compliance with legislative, regulatory, and clinical guidelines.
- Build partnerships with community agencies and support services.

Why Join City of Greater Dandenong? This is a rare opportunity to join a progressive and community-focused Council where people are genuinely committed to making a difference. You will play a key leadership role in one of Victoria's largest and most diverse Maternal and Child Health services, while enjoying ongoing professional development, flexible work options and the chance to help shape the future of service delivery for local families.

For a position description or to apply, please visit www.mcarthur.com.au and search using reference number J9836 .

For a confidential discussion, contact Fiona Bain on 0404 204 372 .

Don't miss the chance to work in one of Victoria's most vibrant and multicultural cities.

📌 Maternal and Child Health Team Leader (Melbourne)
🏢 Mcarthur
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