Job Description

Enhanced Maternal and Child Health Nurse - Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Outreach

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Full Time Permanent Position
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Salary Range $136,828.52 (including EMCH allowance of 2.5%) per annum + 12% Super
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We are seeking a vibrant positive nurse who can work independently and contribute to the strong team culture.

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The position requires Maternal and Child Health Nurses with highly developed interpersonal skills, excellent communication skills and a capacity to relate effectively to a diverse range of families, communities, and professionals in a constantly changing environment.

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By joining the Enhanced Maternal and Child Health team you will be supported by the Enhanced Maternal and Child Health Team Leader and a strong unit of professional staff including, Enhanced MCH nurses, a social worker, a family violence social worker and parent support worker.

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This role will provide a focused and intensive level of support for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander families experiencing vulnerability, early parenting difficulties and children identified as being at risk of harm in outreach capacity.

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We offer:

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- Five weeks paid Annual Leave
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- Flexible Working Hours
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- Monthly ADO - Accrued Day Off (for full time positions)
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- Reimbursement of AHPRA Registration if we are your primary employer
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- Clinical Supervision Program for all nursing staff
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- Mentorship, peer support and opportunities to build essential skills and leadership capacity
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- 16 weeks Paid Parental Leave(Super is paid during parental leave)
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- 3 weeks Paid Secondary Carer Leave
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- Affirmation and Transition of Gender Leave
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- Cultural and Ceremonial Leave
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- Subsidised uniforms
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Most importantly,



we offer a excellent multidisciplinary team of colleagues working together to build service capacity for Melton.

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Key Responsibilities

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- Work collaboratively with other service providers such as Aboriginal community lead organisations, Child Protection, The Orange Door and family/community service organisations.
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- Deliver the Enhanced Maternal and Child Health program within the guidelines and standards set by the Victorian Department of Health (Enhanced Maternal and Child Health Program Guidelines, revised edition 2019).
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- Assess the physical, emotional, intellectual, social and environmental health and wellbeing of individual children 0-3 years and their families.
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- Work collaboratively with families to increase participation in universal and community-based services.
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About you

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To be successful in this role you will be able to satisfy the requirements to work as a Maternal and Child Health Nurse in Victoria and have:

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- Strong understanding of family dynamics and family specific issues such as family violence, mental illness, trauma and drug and alcohol issues.
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- Current registration with AHPRA as a Registered Nurse (Division 1) and Midwife and able to satisfy the requirements to work as a Maternal and Child Health Nurse in Victoria.
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- Experience in working in Maternal and Child Health and/or Enhanced Maternal and Child Health.
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- Current Valid Victorian Drivers Licence. Nurses are required to have a current Victorian Drivers Licence and their own fully insured private motor vehicle to conduct their role as a Maternal and Child Health Nurse.



A travel allowance will be applied in accordance with the Melton City Council Enterprise Agreement No 10 2022.
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- A current Employee Working with Children Check
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Culture and Values

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Our vision for our community is to be:"A vibrant, safe and liveable city accessible to all" and that means there's a place here for you too.Our organisational values represent us as an established growth Council and the values are reflected in everything we do; our decision-making, our actions and our service provision to the community. Council has a diverse and vibrant organisation and we'd love to have you join us to help shape a city for the future.

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We are Vibrant MELTON. Our values are:

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- Motivate
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- Empower
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- Lead
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- Trust
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- Open
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- Nurture
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To be eligible for employment at Melton City Council you must be legally entitled to work in Australia.

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All successful applicants must undertake pre-employment requirements including but not limited to a satisfactory criminal history record check. Successful applicants must be able to comply any public health orders applicable to local government.

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We strongly encourage job applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disabilities, LGBTIQA+ and people from culturally diverse backgrounds.If selected for an interview and you require any additional support or adjustments regarding interview arrangements, please advise the contact listed above in advance.

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Melton City Council is committed to being a child safe organisation and has Zero tolerance for child abuse. Melton City Council is committed to creating and maintaining a child safe organisation where protecting children and preventing and respondingto child abuse is at the centre of our everyday thinking and service delivery.

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Applications close 11:59pm Thursday 27 August 2026

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📌 Enhanced Maternal and Child Health Nurse - Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Outreach (Long Forest)
🏢 Melton City Council
📍 Long Forest