Maternal and Child Health Nurse (Internal Applicants Only)

Please note, we will only be accepting applications from current Nillumbik Shire Council employees.

• 2 x permanent part time position available (0.5 EFT)
• Hourly rate of between $59.13 and $65.55 (dependant on experience) plus 12% super, annual leave loading and allowances
• Flexible working arrangements available - balance life and work

About the role:

Join our dedicated Maternal and Child Health (MCH) team and play a vital role in promoting the health, wellbeing and development of children from birth to school age.

As a Maternal and Child Health Nurse, you will apply your advanced nursing skills to deliver universal MCH services in line with the Department of Health Maternal and Child Health Service Standards (2019), Clinical Practice Guidelines (2019), and the Key Ages and Stages Framework (2009). You will work in partnership with families, using a strengths-based approach to support children's development and empower parents and carers.

A typical day might include:

• Deliver the 10 Key Ages and Stages (KAS) consultations using evidence-based tools such as Parental Evaluation of Developmental Status (PEDS) and Brigance screening tools
• Promote maternal health and wellbeing, identifying vulnerable mothers and facilitating appropriate referrals
• Support families with children aged birth to six years using the Family Partnership Model and strength based approach
• Provide health education and promotion to improve outcomes across areas including:
  • Postnatal depression (PND)
  • Family violence
  • Breastfeeding
  • Sleep and settling
  • Oral health and injury prevention
• Contribute to continuous improvement by applying research and evidence to your clinical practice.

What you will bring to the role:

• Registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) as a general nurse and midwife
• Victorian qualification in Family and Child Health or equivalent.
• International Board-Certified Lactation Consultant qualifications and Level 2 First Aid (desirable)
• Current Australian Driver's licence
• Current Working with Children Check.

How to Apply:

• To discover more about the role and responsibilities of this position, download and review the Position Description
• Attach your Resume and Cover Letter to your application and use the STAR method (Situation, Task, Action, Result) to answer the Key Selection Criteria questions
• If you require reasonable adjustment at any point throughout the recruitment process, please let us know by contacting the listed Hiring Manager.

If you would like to learn more about this opportunity or have any questions, please contact Marie Warren, Acting MCH Nurse Coordinator on 0487 488 360 or Sal Johnson, Maternal Child Health and Immunisation Coordinator on 0407 148 368

Applications close: 10pm (AETD), Tuesday, 24 March 2026

Nillumbik Shire Council is committed to creating a fair, equitable and inclusive community. We value diversity in our community and support the rights of all people regardless of age, gender, ability or background. Apply now!