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 chance 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

- 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
- Solid 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

- 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 benefits please visit our website: https://www.mildura.vic.gov.au/Council/Careers/Employee-Advantages

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 Safe 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.

More information

Call Human Resources on (03) 5018 8*
Email ****@mildura.vic.gov.au

📌 Student Maternal (Mildura)
🏢 Mildura Rural City Council
📍 Mildura