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⭐ Launch your Maternal & Child Health nursing career ⭐

Earn while you study, gain practical experience and support families across Mildura.

Join our passionate team dedicated to promoting health and wellbeing of children and families in our community as our next Student Maternal & Child Health Nurse.

This is a part time position that will require the successful applicant to work 96 hours within a four week work cycle.

1-2 days of unpaid placement per week will also form a requirement to ensure university course requirements are met.

About the Opportunity Mildura Rural City Council is seeking a motivated and compassionate Student Maternal & Child Health Nurse to contribute to the delivery of high-quality community health services. This role offers a unique opportunity to work alongside experienced professionals, supporting families with children aged 0–6 years through health promotion, early intervention, and immunisation programs. You’ll play a vital role in monitoring child development, supporting breastfeeding, and connecting families with essential services—all while gaining hands-on experience and building your professional capabilities.

What you will bring Ideally the successful applicant will have the following:

- AHPRA registration as a Division 1 Registered Nurse and Midwife
- Current enrolment in a postgraduate Maternal & Child Health Nursing course
- Passion for child development and family wellbeing
- Strong communication and documentation skills
- Understanding of Child Safe Standards and relevant legislation
- Willingness to obtain International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC) and Immunisation Provider certification
- Ability to work collaboratively in a multidisciplinary team




- Sensitivity to multicultural and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities
- A current driver’s licence, police check, and Working with Children Check

Opportunity Inclusions:

- Part-Time fixed-term position until qualification completion (maximum 12 months)Hours may be negotiated. 3 days paid per week working 96 hours over a four-week work cycle. Unpaid clinical placement is also required to meet requirements of University/ANMF.
- Access to the Study Support Program. This includes up to 10 paid study leave days (to cover residential days) and a reimbursement of up to $2,000 per year to assist with course costs.
- A generous one-off scholarship payment of $1,500 Subject to the successful candidate meeting eligibility criteria, a scholarship will be paid upon evidence of completion of the course.

Salary and Conditions Remuneration will be determined based on relevant skill level and qualifications, in accordance with the Nurses (ANF Victorian Local Government) Award 2015, MRCC Enterprise Agreement and Local Area Work Agreement.

Benefits As an employee you will have access to advantages such as:

- Access to Flare Employee Benefits for savings on everyday living
- Study Support Program with Paid Study Leave and Financial Contribution to Qualification Fees
- Learning and Professional Development Opportunities
- Bi-Annual Employee Recognition Celebration for Milestones and Achievements




- Employee Health and Wellbeing Initiatives: Discounted Health Insurance and Gym Memberships
- Employee Assistance Program: Free Counselling for Employees and Immediate Family Members
- Active Social Clubs

For a full list of councils advantages please visit our website: https://www.mildura.vic.gov.au/Council/Careers/Employee-Benefits Mildura Rural City Council is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to building a culture that values diversity. We encourage applications from individuals of all ages, backgrounds and identities.

We encourage people with a disability, lived experience of disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders and people from culturally diverse backgrounds to apply for this position.

All applicants must have the right to work in Australia and will need to provide a Police Check prior to commencing employment.

Mildura Rural City Council is a Child Secure organisation and as such, applicants may be required to hold a Working with Children Check. Applicants may also be required to undergo a pre-employment medical check as per the requirements of the role.

Applying for this position

All applications must include

- A completed Job Application Form
- A resume
- A covering letter

Applicants that do not address the key selection criteria in their application may not be considered

Submit your application

By email to: [email protected]

All emailed applications will be acknowledged.

In person to: Mildura Rural City Council, 108 Madden Avenue, Mildura

By mail to

Chief Executive Officer

Mildura Rural City Council

PO Box 105

MILDURA VIC 3502

More information Call Human Resources on (03) 5018 8197 5018 8197)

Email [email protected]

📌 Student Maternal & Child Health Nurse (Mildura)
🏢 Mildura Rural City Council
📍 Mildura