About Us

Mornington Peninsula Shire is Victoria's destination municipality, characterised by unique townships, highly productive agriculture, world renowned landscapes, tourist regions, and areas of national and international conservation significance within a vital Green Wedge.

The Shire is responsible for a broad range of infrastructure and community services that support the wellbeing and prosperity of our diverse community. With approximately 1,000 employees, it is a busy and vibrant workplace.

What’s on Offer

- Work Life Balance – We offer flexible working arrangements and generous leave provision.
- Culture – Positive, fun and inclusive work environment that is underpinned by our core values which are integral to everything we do. These are Integrity, Openness, Courage, Respect and Excellence.
- Opportunity – Temporary part-time role 22.8hrs 0.6FTE until 3 September 2027, based in the Hastings office. Maternal and Child Health Nurse Year 2 – 4 + 6.5% - $64.27 -$69.04 per hour (excl. super)
- Job Satisfaction – Have a meaningful impact on the community by contributing to achieve positive outcomes across the Mornington Peninsula Shire.

About the Role As an Enhanced Maternal and Child Health Nurse (EMCHN) at Mornington Peninsula Shire you will work within a multidisciplinary team, providing additional supports to eligible families as an extension of the Universal Maternal and Child Health Service.





The Enhanced Maternal and Child Health program offers a flexible response for families who are experiencing a period of increased need and would benefit from targeted actions and interventions.

This role is a fantastic opportunity for a Maternal and Child Health Nurse to grow their skill set in a multidisciplinary setting, with access to excellent people and resources. We are looking for an experienced practitioner who has an interest working alongside families in their home.

Reporting to the Coordinator Enhanced Maternal and Child Health program, the core responsibilities include:

- Strengthening family functioning by providing in-home support for families experiencing vulnerabilities
- Work as part of a multidisciplinary team to deliver a high-quality family support service which focuses on early intervention, family strengthening initiatives and community connectedness
- Participate in a coordinated team approach including collaborative partnerships with external agencies to provide an effective and accountable Child and Family Health Service for families.
- Deliver service in line with the Enhanced Maternal and Child Health Program State Guidelines (2025) and the Mornington Peninsula Enhanced Maternal and Child Health program

About You

- Have a positive, professional and enthusiastic attitude working within a team




- Hold current registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) as both a Registered Nurse (Division 1) and Midwife, with a Post Graduate Diploma/Masters degree in Child and Family Health Nursing.
- Demonstrated experience as a Maternal and Child Health Nurse (minimum 2 years). Experience delivering services within the Enhanced Maternal and Child Health program, is desirable.
- Willingness to undergo pre-employment background checks including National Criminal History Check and have Working with Children Check.

How to Apply If this role sounds like you, click 'Apply'.

The Mornington Peninsula Shire is committed to creating a diverse and safe environment. We are proud to be an equal opportunity and Child Safe employer. We encourage applications from First Nations people, culturally and linguistically diverse people, people with disabilities, neurodiverse people, and people of all genders, sexualities and age groups.

Mornington Peninsula Shire undertakes a variety of employment screening checks. This includes employment references, Working with Children Checks and Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check (NCCHC).

Applicants must have valid Australian work rights.

For further information about the role, you can download the Position Description by clicking 'Apply'. For a confidential discussion about this opportunity, please contact: Gwen Prattley, Coordinator – Enhanced Maternal and Child Health, 5950 1099.

Applications Close: 11:59pm, Tuesday 22 September 2026.

📌 Maternal and Child Health Nurse (Mornington)
🏢 Mornington Peninsula Shire Council
📍 Mornington