Maternal & Child Health Nurse
Yarra City Council
MelbournePosted 9 days agoDiscoveredMatch locked
Full Time - PermanentCommunity
About the role
Nurse Yr 2 EBA 2020 - $126,289.54 EFT per annum (pro rata) + super + applicable allowances + RDO ( RDO applicable for full-time 38 hours per week only )
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Work in a dynamic and collaborative environment
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development
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We are looking for a Maternal and Child Health nurse who will
- Have excellent communication skills and the ability to work with a diverse range of families, communities, and colleagues.
- Provide high quality, family-centred care from the perinatal period through to school age.
- Work according to the Maternal and Child Health Program Guidelines.
- Communicate effectively, verbally and in writing, seeking clarification when necessary.
- Contribute to the team effectively, add value to team activities and encourage a supportive team environment.
- Hold a current driver's license.
You will have the opportunity to
- Join an innovative Maternal and Child Health team that is part of the Family, Youth and Children's Services branch.
- Work within an integrated Family Services unit; working closely alongside Integrated Family Services, Supported Playgroups, Immunisation, as well as more broadly with other Allied Health Professionals.
- Experience working in both integrated community hubs and standalone MCH centres and in an outreach capacity.
- You will be supported in maintaining clinical excellence through generous professional development opportunities and the clinical support offered through monthly team supervision.
- You will also enjoy Yarra's commitment to sustainable transport by having the option to use one of our electric bikes for travel to client's homes and, of course, the vibrant, inner-city community that makes up the City of Yarra.
Desirable
- Demonstrated knowledge and experience of working with Child First/Orange Door and Child Protection.
Yarra City Council is an exciting and flexible organisation. We pride ourselves on inclusive culture, diversity, continual progression and development of staff. We aim to make a positive difference in people's lives and continually improve service to the community.
For further information see the position description or contact the MCH Coordinator via MCHTeamLeader@yarracity.vic.gov.au
Maternal and Child Health Nurse - Community Strengthening - Position Description - May 2025 (002).pdf
Applications close on Sunday 25 October 2026 at 11:55pm.
In your application, please include/attach your
Resume and 1-page Cover Letter
. In your Cover Letter, provide a brief overview addressing the
Key Selection Criteria
(KSC) as outlined in the Position Description. A separate document addressing KSC is not required.
*This position is subject to satisfactory
Police Check and a Working with Children Check
prior to commencement. Pre-employment checks are not used by Yarra City Council to prevent any applicant from applying for this position. Each application will be considered on its merits.
At Yarra Every Job is a Climate Job
! Acting on the climate emergency requires that we change the way we think, make decisions, and prioritise action. We must embed proactive climate responses in the ways we govern, live our lives, and conduct our work. Every choice we make today and into the future will have an impact; this is true for Council and the community.
Acknowledging the scale of this crisis, at Yarra we are committed to ensuring that every job is a climate job meaning that each staff member will play a key role in shaping our climate response.
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