Help families in Boroondara get the best start and lead the team that supports them.

At Boroondara, we work together to deliver community priorities and put our customers at the centre of everything we do. We're looking for an experienced Maternal and Child Health (MCH) nurse to step into a leadership role in our universal MCH service.

About the role

As Team Leader, you will lead our universal MCH nurses and Early Years Administration officers. You'll help keep the high-quality service Boroondara families value running well. Reporting to the MCH Coordinator, you will:

Plan annual resourcing and rostering so Key Age and Stage (KAS) appointments meet the diverse needs of families

Provide clinical governance oversight, training and day-to-day support for MCH nurses and students

Triage matters to the MCH Coordinator and recognise when more complex cases need escalating

Identify and recommend improvements to service delivery, with families at the centre

Build strong relationships with the Municipal Association of Victoria, the Department of Fairness, Families and Housing, the Department of Education, hospitals,



universities and local early years providers

Act as Child Safe Officer, supporting compliance with the Victorian Child Protected Standards

About you

You are a skilled clinician and a motivating leader who works well with both colleagues and families. You will bring:

Registration as a Registered Nurse and Midwife with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia

A postgraduate qualification in Maternal & Child Health

Proven leadership skills, including supporting the development of individuals and the team

Strong clinical skills and experience managing risk in the delivery of MCH universal services

Experience delivering a customer-centred service and improving the experience for families

The ability to collaborate, influence and mentor MCH colleagues

You will need a satisfactory National Police Records Check and a Working with Children Check. Boroondara is a child safe organisation with zero tolerance for child abuse, neglect or harm.

Applications close on Thursday 26th November 2026.

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📌 MCH Team Leader (Melbourne)
🏢 City of Boroondara
📍 Melbourne