Family Health Coordinator

• A rewarding opportunity to create an impact on the Maternal and Child Health (MCH) and Immunisation Services in City of Melbourne.
• Fixed term full time opportunity till December 2024 based in one of our beautiful Melbourne CBD Offices.
• $115,824- $130,355 (dependent on skills & experience) + 11% Superannuation

  About City of Melbourne  Situated on the traditional lands of the Bunurong Boon Wurrung and Wurundjeri Woi-wurrung peoples of the Kulin nation, Melbourne has long been considered one of the world’s most liveable and prosperous cities and a thriving, successful example of multiculturalism and diversity.  At the heart of this is the City of Melbourne, a proud organisation positioned to excel as a leading capital city by delivering what matters most to those who work, live, study, visit and invest here. We are the City Of Melbourne, a place to be bold and inspirational.    About the Role & Team: The Coordinator Family Health is responsible for day to day operational management, strategic planning and service improvements in a complex capital city environment, along with the delegation and resource allocation for effective service delivery. The Coordinator Family Health is responsible for ensuring that Maternal and Child Health (MCH) and Immunisation Services meet quality, customer satisfaction and cost standards.  The Coordinator will lead the development of policy and strategic planning relevant to the Maternal and Child Health Service and Immunisation Service within the scope of the Council Plan and relevant State policies and guidelines. To view full position description, please see attached document on job application page in “Position Information”.    What you will bring to City of Melbourne

•  Tertiary qualifications in Maternal and Child Health. Current registration with APRHA as a Division 1 registered nurse and midwife.

• Extensive knowledge of the policies, strategies, legislation and standards of practice pertaining to the Victoria’s Department of Health and community based child and Family Health clinical nursing and service provision.

• Experience and proven ability to lead, develop and motivate a team, with demonstrated experience in staff recruitment, induction, supervision, performance management and development.

• Demonstrated financial management within approved budgets.

• Experience in reviewing programs and implementing service improvements, and in the development of policy documents and strategic frameworks.

• Highly developed interpersonal skills including negotiation and influencing, presentation, consultation, conflict resolution, development of cooperative working relationships, and promotion of services and activities. The ability to write concise, accurate reportsand provide advice to management and Council.

  Desirable

• Current registration for Public Vaccination

• Lactation Consultant qualification

• Qualification in Business

• Current driver’s licence

What we can offer you at City of Melbourne

• Attractive Remuneration & Benefits: Excellent pay package with a range of exciting benefits. Flexible working, salary packaging, excellent leave entitlements; including 20 Weeks paid parental leave, study assistance & great corporate discounts through our CoM Unity Employee Benefits program.
• Strategic Leadership: Take the wheel in shaping and executing high-impact brand strategies and campaigns to elevate Experience Melbourne and presence in the global market
• Permanent Full Time Opportunity: Permanent full time opportunity based in one of our beautiful Melbourne CBD offices.
• Work-Life Balance and Hybrid Working: At the City of Melbourne, we champion work-life balance; manage your own schedule, work from home, and explore alternative work arrangements, including ADO options.
• Vibrant and Ambitious Team: A collaborative team of passionate people who are dedicated to shaping the future of Melbourne for visitors and residents.

How to apply…

  As part of the online application form you are required to:

• Attach your resume
• Attach a cover letter addressing the selection criteria (no more than 2 pages)

Please submit your application encompassing all of the above by 11:45pm Sunday 12th May 2024.

  *Applications via email will not be accepted.  Please submit an application by clicking the 'APPLY' button* For those interested in working with us, the City of Melbourne offers a great range of benefits.  If you have any questions, or for more information, please contact *******@melbourne.vic.gov.au City of Melbourne conducts a safety screening process for all employees including a Police and Working with Children Check. The City of Melbourne is a child safe organisation and has zero tolerance for child abuse. For information about the broader collection and use of personal information by the City of Melbourne, please refer to our Privacy Policy.City of Melbourne is proud to be a workplace that champions diversity. Our commitment is for our people to be safe, included and supported so that they can be at their best.  As an equal opportunity employer, we encourage applications from people regardless of their gender identity and expression, ethnicity, cultural background, sexual orientation, disability and age. We look for the right values, skills and knowledge to build our capabilities so that we can best deliver for our community.