Maternal and Child Health Nurse Sleep and Settling

As the Sleep and Settling Maternal & Child Health Nurse, you will provide practical, evidence-informed support to parents and carers of infants and young children through group education sessions, outreach visits and individual consultations. Working closely with Maternal and Child Health nurses, community services and other partners, you will help families build confidence, improve sleep and settling routines, access the right support services, and promote positive child and family wellbeing.

You will also coordinate the day-to-day delivery of the program, maintain accurate records and reporting, and ensure services are delivered safely, professionally and in line with child safety, funding and regulatory requirements.

This is a part-time temporary 12-month position (grant funded) (3 days per week) based primarily in rolling hills.

This position has an Hourly rate starting from $58.35 per hour, plus $2.04 per hour Higher Qualifications Allowance, laundry allowance, and 12% superannuation.

- generous leave options such as volunteer leave, family planning, study assistance and menstrual and menopause leave.
- Opportunities for professional development and to take on temporary roles in other teams to grow your skills and experience.

Experience and skills we’re looking for

- Registration and qualifications relevant to Maternal and Child Health nursing or a related health profession.
- Experience supporting families with infant and child sleep and settling concerns.
- Knowledge of child development and evidence-informed approaches to sleep and settling support.
- Experience planning and delivering education sessions,



workshops or group programs.
- Ability to assess family needs and provide practical, family-centred advice and support.
- Understanding of child safety, mandatory reporting and referral processes.
- Experience working with vulnerable families and identifying when additional support may be needed.
- Solid communication skills, with the ability to build trust and engage people from diverse backgrounds.
- Ability to work collaboratively with health professionals, community services and other stakeholders.
- Strong organisational and administrative skills, including maintaining accurate records, data collection and reporting.

If you have some but not all these skills or experience, we still encourage you to apply. Especially if you have the right attitude and willingness to learn.

Applications close 11.59pm, Sunday the 13th of September 2026.

Applicants who progress past the interview stage must complete pre-employment checks. These checks will include a Police Check, Working with Children Check, Medical 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 safe 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 abuse in accordance with the Victorian Child Safe Standards.

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📌 Maternal and Child Health Nurse Sleep and Settling (Melbourne)
🏢 Yarra Ranges Council
📍 Melbourne