Core Intro The City of Whittlesea is unique. We are a growing and diverse Council, offering interesting work and exciting opportunities to explore.

Here, you will find a team of friendly and authentic people who, together, create a fun and supportive environment. It is a place where the real you is welcomed, your wellbeing is prioritised and your work matters. If you are inspired by delivering for our community, have a desire to grow, and can bring a positive energy to share with your talented colleagues, then you might just find your place with us.

Here at City of Whittlesea, we take pride in delivering high quality and comprehensive Maternal Child Health programs and services to our community. With a structure that includes Universal and Enhanced MCH teams, multidisciplinary experts (e.g. mental health nurses) and open sessions (e.g. breastfeeding), support and referral pathways are always available. The breadth of our services means you can grow your professional toolkit every day and explore opportunities for rotations, secondments and variety.

And all this is possible whilst working life-friendly hours and close to home. If you are inspired by delivering for our community, have a desire to grow and enjoy working with friendly and professional colleagues, then you might just find your place with us

The part you will play

As part of the Enhanced Maternal and Child Health team you will work closely with the internal stakeholders/Community. Working on: Delivering the targeted but flexible Enhanced Maternal and Child Health program within the established guidelines, to families experiencing vulnerabilities and early parenting challenges. Providing high quality, evidence-based practice with a focus on strengthening parenting capacity,



improving family functioning and empowering families to make optimal decisions related to their children’s health and development.

Assessing, monitoring and promoting the physical, emotional, and cognitive development of children aged 0-3 years. Developing partnership with families to find a focus, set goals and implement action plans for improved outcomes

Let’s talk about you

You will thrive in this role if you: Have the ability to work in an innovative, supportive and dynamic multi-disciplinary team with an enthusiasm to learn Have a commitment to family-centric and solution-focused practices and comprehensive understanding of the challenges faced by vulnerable families Solid organisational skills and time management will assist you to manage complex tasks, prioritising and completing work commitments and high quality documentation within expected time frames An understanding of the Enhanced Maternal and Child Health program guidelines and alignment with the aims and outcomes of the program.

Why you will love working with us

In addition to the role, we also offer a variety of benefits. Here are just a few: Permanent, Part time role - 0.63 EFT

The total remuneration package is $131,977 – 140,078 pro rata + Super + Flexible Working Arrangements Comprehensive Wellbeing program, including free exercise classes and discounted gym access There are many more benefits available to you, check them out by visiting our website using this link.





We welcome applications from international candidates if you have a valid Visa to work in Australia. The closing date is 12:00am Sunday 18 October 2026 We will review applications as they are received and may organise interviews before the closing date, so dont delay your application if you are interested in being considered.

For more information on next steps once you have submitted your application, we recognise that our people are diverse, we create a work environment where all people feel like they can bring their true selves to work, every day. Research tells us that candidates from underrepresented backgrounds often don’t apply for roles if they don’t meet all the criteria – unlike a majority of candidates who meet significantly fewer requirements.

Position Description: Enhanced Maternal and Child Health Nurse PD

We are one of the largest and fastest-growing municipalities in Australia. As a local government organisation, we play a pivotal role in the everyday lives of our community. Our vision is to make Whittlesea 2040: A

Place for All by ensuring our residents can enjoy access to local services, facilities and infrastructure. Vision, Purpose and Values Whittlesea 2040 A place for all is our long-term vision for the City of Whittlesea.

It guides all our work and future partnerships with the community and others. Our vision, purpose and values all feed into this overarching commitment. Our Customer Charter

We're commited to providing excellent service and satisfaction to all community members: residents, businesses, vendors and visitiors. As part of this commitment, we've developed a Customer Charter that outlines the standards of Service you can expect from us.

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