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Casual Maternal and Child Health Nurse
Greensborough, Australia
Reference: *******
Casual hourly rate of between $***** and $***** (dependant on experience) plus 12% super
Multiple casual positions available
Free parking at all Council offices
About the role:
At Nillumbik Shire Council, our Maternal and Child Health (MCH) Nurses play a vital role in supporting the health, wellbeing and development of children and families within our community.
We provide a free universal primary health care service to families with children from birth to school age.
In this rewarding role, you will use your advanced nursing expertise to deliver both Universal and Enhanced Maternal and Child Health services, supporting children and families through the critical early years of development.
A typical day might include:
Promoting the health, wellbeing and development of children from birth to six years of age through:
Delivering the 10 Key Ages and Stages (KAS) consultations using evidence-based assessment tools, including the Parental Evaluation of Developmental Status (PEDS) and Brigance screening tools
Promotion of maternal health and wellbeing by identifying vulnerable mothers and referring as appropriate
Building strong partnerships with families using the Family Partnership Model and a strengths-based approach to enhance family resilience and wellbeing
Support and strengthening the health and wellbeing of families with children aged from birth to six years by using a Family Partnership Model and strengths-based approach
Use of health promotion and health education strategies with children, families and communities to maximise optimal health specifically pertaining to family violence, postnatal depression (PND), injury prevention, oral health, sleep and settling and breast feeding
Utilising research to evaluate and improve maternal and child health nursing practice.
What you will bring to the role:
Victorian qualified Registered General Nurse (Division 1) and Registered Midwife with further tertiary qualifications and experience in maternal and child health
Good understanding and knowledge of child behaviour, child development and family dynamics
Excellent communication skills with children, families, internal and external staff, service providers and agencies




Ability to prioritise and organise workload to meet deadlines and competing demands.
Self-motivation and initiative and ability to work unsupervised.
Why should you join us?
The way we work together and deliver services to the Nillumbik community is underpinned by a solid, shared culture that reflects our vision and values.
Our Customer Service team has been ranked #1 in the Local Government sector for the past four years and has held the #1 position across all sectors for the last year and a half.
This achievement reflects our Customer First Commitments, which guide how we deliver exceptional experiences for both our internal and external customers:
Empathy
- We listen, understand, and respect our customers
Consistency
- We provide accurate, timely, and transparent information
Effectiveness
- We focus on quality processes and meaningful outcomes
Simplicity
- Our processes, documentation, and information are easy to access and understand.
In ****, we proudly secured sixth place in the prestigious AFR BOSS Best Places to Work List in the Government, Education, and Not-for-Profit category.
Even more exciting, we were the ONLY local government organisation to be recognised among 700 organisations across Australia and New Zealand.
Our commitment to staff health and wellbeing is central to our culture.
We provide initiatives to support employee wellbeing, work-life balance, and professional growth, including a trained Mental Health First Aider workforce across the organisation.
Be part of a passionate, collaborative, and driven team who truly care about what we do, how we do it, and the positive impact we make in the community.
If you would like to learn more about this opportunity or have any questions, please contact Sal Johnston, Maternal Child Health & Immunisation Coordinator on ************ or ******
Please note:
the successful candidate will be required to complete the following Pre Employment Checks
Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check (NCCHC)
Pre-Existing Injury and Medical Declaration Form
Pre-Employment Medical Check
Working with Children check.




Nillumbik Shire Council is committed to creating a fair, equitable and inclusive community.
We value diversity in our community and support the rights of all people regardless of age, gender, ability or background.
Please note, each application is individually assessed by a real person.
If you have any further inquiries or are experiencing an issue, please do not hesitate to get in contact with us.
We hire talented and dedicated individuals for a wide range of positions who support the community, councillors, volunteers and each other.
Nillumbik Shire Council has been awarded sixth place out of over 700 organisations in the **** Australian Financial Review / BOSS Magazine Best Places to Work Awards in the Government, Education and Not-for-Profit category.
We are always looking for new talent to join our team and are committed to providing a safe working environment that embraces and values child safety, diversity and inclusion.
Further information about pay rates areoutlined in our Enterprise Agreement:
For information regarding casual employment opportunities at Nillumbik, please see ' Other Opportunities ' or to find out more about the services provided at Nillumbik Shire Council, click here
Please note:
Vacancies listed with 'Internal applicants only' are only open to employees currently working at Nillumbik to apply.Interviews may be conducted via video conferencing (e.g. MS Teams)
Applicants requiring adjustments - With one in five Australians identifying as having a disability, Council is committed to providing the best possible experience for everyone, regardless of their ability.
Position descriptions can be provided in an alternative format, by request.
If an applicant needs any support or reasonable adjustments at any stage during the recruitment process, they can contact Human Resources via ****** or on *********.
Applicants being offered an interview with Council are encouraged to advise if any adjustments are required to support them during the interview process.
Nillumbik Shire Council is committed to equal employment opportunity and encourages applications from people with disability, First Nations people and gender diverse people.
Applicants will be considered based on merit as per relevant skills, qualifications, and experience.
We are committed to providing a safe working environment that embraces and values child safety, diversity and inclusion.
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📌 Casual Maternal And Child Health Nurse (Melbourne)
🏢 Nillumbik Shire Council
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