Maternal & Child Health Nurse (Graduate Prospect)

Employment type: Part time, Fixed term position until 10 November 2027 (parental leave backfill)

Hours per week: 30

Remuneration: Salary $126,154.56 per annum (pro-rata) plus superannuation

Location: Werribee based. This role may be required to work across multiple locations throughout the Wyndham Municipality

About the role

We are excited to welcome passionate graduate Maternal and Child Health (MCH) nurses to join our supportive and multidisciplinary team through this graduate opportunity.

As a Maternal and Child Health (MCH) Nurse, you'll begin your career in a dynamic environment where no two days are the same. You'll work with families from diverse backgrounds and see firsthand the positive impact of your care on children and the wider community.

In this role, be supported every step of the way by an experienced, multidisciplinary team, including MCH nurses, immunisation nurses, child and family resource officers, lactation consultants, social workers and a family violence officer. With guidance from a dedicated leadership team and your Team Leader, you'll receive regular supervision, mentoring and opportunities for professional development.

This graduate opportunity is designed to help you build confidence and independence in your practice. You'll gain valuable experience in a community-focused setting, with access to well‐resourced facilities, internal referral pathways and the tools you need to deliver high-quality care.

Step confidently into your nursing career with our comprehensive graduate program designed to support your growth and development:

- Access to a dedicated Nurse Educator for expert guidance




- Participate in regular education sessions to build your skills
- Benefit from additional admin time built into your schedule
- Enjoy extended consultation times for quality family care
- Receive monthly clinical supervision to reflect and grow

This is a temporary, part-time position available as a parental leave backfill at 30 hours per week. Job-share arrangements and reduced hours may be considered for suitable applicants, subject to operational requirements.

This opportunity is ideally suited for graduates (or soon-to-be) who are ready to apply their learning, develop their clinical skills in a supportive environment, and grow into confident, community-focused MCH nurses.

What your day will look like

- Developing your skills as you begin delivering Maternal and Child Health services, with support and supervision from experienced colleagues.
- Building confidence in engaging with families, using a family‐centred partnership approach.
- Collaborating closely with a multidisciplinary team and developing your understanding of the different supports available to families.
- Gaining experience in contributing to referrals, documentation, and reporting, while meeting professional and legislative requirements.
- Building your confidence and capacity as you put your studies into practice, strengthen your clinical skills, and develop into an independent and confident MCH nurse.





What you will bring

Mandatory Qualifications to practice as a MCH Nurse in Victoria, as outlined in the Position Description –

- Current registration with AHPRA:
- Registered Nurse (Division 1)
- Registered Midwife, and;

In addition to the above registrations, working towards or hold accredited postgraduate Diploma/Degree (or equivalent) in Child and Family Health Nursing with satisfactory course completion by commencement.

Completion of (or near completion of) postgraduate studies in Maternal and Child Health Nursing.

- A genuine interest in working with families from diverse backgrounds, including CALD communities, and a willingness to learn from different perspectives.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build trusting relationships with families and colleagues.
- Developing confidence in using computer systems, with a willingness to learn MCH programs and digital record‐keeping.
- A current Victorian driver's licence and access to a registered and insured vehicle.
- A current Employee Working with Children Check.

If you progress past the interview stage, you may be required to complete pre‐employment screening, which may include police checks, a medical, qualification verification, and an Australian work rights check.

Why join Wyndham

We are one of Australia's fastest growing and most diverse cities.

By 2040, we will have more than 500,000 residents and our people are hard at work designing the precincts, building the infrastructure, developing the policies and delivering the programs that will ensure the City is prepared.

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