Maternal and Child Health Nurse (Universal) x 4
Greater Dandenong City Council – Dandenong VIC
$118,492 - $125,898 a year
Hybrid
1d ago , from Greater Dandenong City Council
$118,492- $125,898 per annum, pro-rata (plus super and qualification allowance)
1 xPermanent Part Time – 7 days per fortnight
2 xTemporary Part Time – 4 days per week (Parental leave backfill – 12 months)
1 xTemporary Full Time (12 months)
About Us
Located 35km to the southeast ofMelbourne, Greater Dandenong City Council covers 129 square kilometres and hasa population of over 169,000 people. The central activities district isMelbourne's second largest retail and commercial centre and includes largeshopping complexes at Dandenong and Keysborough as well as the highly popularDandenong Market.
Greater Dandenong City Council isthe most culturally diverse locality in Australia, with residents from over 150different birthplaces, nearly two-thirds of whom were born overseas. Keyindustries include manufacturing, health care and social assistance, retailtrade, wholesale trade and transport.
We are a progressive organisationof exceptional character that offers a dynamic and rewarding work environmentto approximately 900 employees. We recognise that our staff are vital to thedelivery of excellent service to our community and the achievement of ourlong-term vision. We invest in the development of our people, and we strive tobe a workplace that is respectful, engaged, accountable, creative and honest.
About the Role and About you
Do you enjoy the special rewards of working with CALD families in a diversecommunity?
We are looking to appoint a Maternaland Child Health Nurse to improve outcomes for children and families in theGreater Dandenong community.




In order to provide a range ofMCH service activities across the Universal MCH program to CALD and vulnerablefamilies with children 0-School age, the successful applicant will need tohave:
a flexible approach in response to deliveringthe Universal MCH program
a flexible service delivery to outreachfamilies who are unable to access the Universal MCH centres
direct service delivery as per DET MCHFramework to families across the City of Greater Dandenong
knowledge and understanding about RefugeeHealth and community needs
All applicants must hold acurrent Victorian Registration as Division 1 nurse and midwifery endorsement,MCH qualifications and have specialist knowledge and experience working withfamilies with children 0-School age in the Victorian MCH program.
Please ensure you address the key selection criteriaoutlined in the position description as part of your application.
You may be required to undertake practical testing,work preference profiling / psychometric testing, functional capacityassessment (physical) or aptitude testing.
The successful candidate will be asked to produce aclear Working with Children Check and will be asked to consent to a nationalpolice check (and where relevant an 'international criminal history check'),subject to the operation of spent conviction laws. Please note that people withcriminal records are not automatically barred from applying for this position.Each application will be considered on its merits.




Advantages of working with us
Council believes in providing anenvironment where staff thrive, both in the work they do and in how they learnand develop as people and professionals.
Our workplace has an inclusiveand diverse culture which encourages innovation and supports your work and lifebalance. There are plenty of opportunities to learn, develop and grow yourcareer within our expanding and diverse organisation.
Our benefits include
Salary sacrifice childcare (where available)
Flexible working options supported includinghybrid work
Access to learning & development programsincluding study assistance
Reward & recognition programs
Health initiatives
Access to our support and wellbeing programs
For more information about ourbenefits, please visit our careers page:Working with Us
Council will consider flexibleworking arrangements for all positions. We embrace our diverse community andencourage applications from everyone including people of Aboriginal &Torres; Strait Islander background, people of diverse sexual orientation andgender, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, andpeople of varied age, ability, and faith. Council will give due considerationto any workplace adjustments to accommodate the needs of any prospective orexisting staff member.
Council is commitment toproviding an inclusive and welcoming environment and promoting cultural safetyand wellbeing for children with zero tolerance for child abuse and harm.
If you require any accessor reasonable adjustment at any point throughout the recruitment process, thenplease do let us know by contacting the listed Hiring Manager – your experiencetruly matters to us.
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📌 Maternal And Child Health Nurse (Universal) X 4 (Melbourne)
🏢 Greater Dandenong City Council
📍 Melbourne