About Council

Moorabool Shire Council is a progressive organisation that is experiencing rapid growth and surging development. We offer a perfect blend of picturesque and friendly surrounds where you can enjoy an urban lifestyle in towns like Bacchus Marsh or take advantage of Moorabool’s smaller towns and hamlets, rural open spaces and natural surrounds.

Our focus is on building a healthy, inclusive and connected community; a liveable and thriving environment and an organisation that listens and adapts to the need of our evolving communities.

The Role

We are seeking an experienced and compassionate Maternal and Child Health Nurse to join our team and provide high-quality, family-centred care to children and families across Moorabool Shire.

In this rewarding role, you will support the health, development and wellbeing of children from birth to school age, working in partnership with parents and carers to provide health assessments, guidance, education and practical support. You will provide advice across areas including child development, immunisation, nutrition, breastfeeding, parenting, maternal health and family wellbeing.

You will also identify individual and family needs, connect families with appropriate community and health services, and advocate for children and families where additional support is required. The role provides an opportunity to contribute to health promotion, community education and the development of strong community support networks.

Click here to view the position description or click the link in how to apply.

If you have questions specific to the role, please contact Karen McDonald (Team Leader – Maternal & Child Health) on 0409 858 ***

What We Offer

- Outstanding flexible working arrangements - make working with us work for you
- Access to 3 health and wellbeing days over the life of our Health and Wellbeing Strategy
- Employee Assistance Program
- Flexibility Spread of Hours Clause




- Updates to our Discretionary Leave Clause to include gender affirmation related activities, natural disaster and foster caring

Send us an email at **************@moorabool.vic.gov.au and we can chat about all the benefits of working at Moorabool. We’d love to chat with you about our culture, development frameworks, progression opportunities, cultural initiatives, reward frameworks and flexibility opportunities.

About You

You are a qualified and passionate Maternal and Child Health Nurse who is committed to supporting the health, development and wellbeing of children and families. Working both independently and collaboratively, you will bring a holistic and non-judgemental approach to supporting families from diverse backgrounds, while contributing to a positive and supportive Maternal and Child Health team.

How To Apply

Please visit our website to apply online @ https//www.moorabool.vic.gov.au/vacancies

When you hit the apply button you won’t be required to complete lengthy key selection criteria, instead you will be asked to pitch to Council as to why you are the best candidate for this role.

You’ll also be asked to tell us what interview style works best for you. We want to make sure your interview experience is one that you feel comfortable with and that you leave your interview knowing the best version of yourself was on offer.

Applications will close by 11.59pm on Tuesday 6th October 2026.

If you are experiencing difficulties with your application please contact Zoe Hegarty People Services Business Partner on 5366 1444.

Moorabool Shire Council is proudly committed to:

- Being a family friendly, gender inclusive and equal chance employer
- Promoting the safety, wellbeing and inclusion of all children under the age of 18
- Supporting the Human Rights Charter

**Please be advised we do not accept applications through agencies**

We encourage applications from Aboriginal people, people from culturally and/or linguistically diverse backgrounds and people with a disability

Only those with the right to work in Australia will be considered.

📌 Maternal & Child Health Nurse (Moorabool)
🏢 Moorabool Shire Council
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