AddressFixed Term Part time - 0.7 FTE – 12 month appointment
MCH Year 2-3 $109,808 - $114,009 pro rata + 11 % superannuation
We are looking for a Maternal and Child Health Nurse who is highly motivated and flexible with service delivery and who has a demonstrated ability to support families from the perinatal period to school age, whilst fostering partnerships that promote optimal health and wellbeing. The successful candidates will have a focused approach to support physical, emotional, and social factors affecting families in contemporary communities with demonstrated experience in implementing innovative strategies to support engagement.
What you’ll be working on
- The Outreach Maternal and Child Health role will provide a service to families in Hobsons Bay City Council that assists in broader access to Maternal and Child Health
- The role will provide opportunity to work with families in childcare, kindergarten, and other community settings
- The role will provide opportunity to work in client’s homes that may otherwise be unable to attend the Maternal and Child Health Centre
What you need to succeed
- Current nurse and midwife registration with Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA)
- Post graduate Qualifications in Family, Child, and Community Health or equivalent (as defined by AHPRA)
- Strong communication and customer service skills with the ability to engage with diverse communities
- Knowledge and skills relevant to the provision of the Victorian Local Government Maternal and Child Health service
- Knowledge of the specific needs of families from cultural and linguistic diverse backgrounds (CALD) including first Nations families
- Experience in facilitating community education/health promotion programs for infants, young children, and their families a s per program standards.
- Demonstrated understanding of Child Information Sharing Schemes and Family Violence Information Sharing Schemes, MARAM and Child Safe Standards
- Current Victorian Driver’s License
- Employee Working with Children’s Check
How to apply
follow the links to send us:
- your cover letter
- and resume
- Please note we do not require the selection criteria to be addressed in a separate document.
The position description can be accessed below. To find out more about the role, please contact Helen Fithall - Coordinator Community Child Health 99322070 or ********@hobsonsbay.vic.gov.au
Applications will be accepted until 11:30PM on Sunday 2nd June 2024.
Pre-Employment Requirements
Progressed candidates will be required to complete a National Police Check, a Pre-Employment Medical Check &WWCC.
Applicants must be an Australian Citizen, Permanent Resident or hold a valid work permit or visa with full unrestricted working rights. Work eligibility will be checked as part of the recruitment process.
Make an impact that matters!!!
At Hobsons Bay we work as one to achieve exceptional outcomes for our community.
Hobsons Bay Council is shaping precincts, building community infrastructure, delivering positive environmental, social and economic outcomes through programs and policies, and providing over 120 services to strengthen our diverse community.
If you’re ready to rise to the challenge of making a real difference, join us to help create a community and city that is inclusive, empowered, sustainable and visionary.
What can we offer
Council offers hybrid working with newly renovated office facilities in the Civic Centre.
We support ongoing professional development, as your career matters to us!
And we provide an employee assistance program, as well as wellbeing programs for staff including Yoga and Pilates classes, walking clubs and more.
We are a proud inclusive employer. We encourage people from all walks of life to apply for our job opportunities. Our commitment is to provide diverse, safe and inclusive environments where everyone can grow and succeed.
Attachments:
- MCH Outreach PD May 2024.pdf
- MCH Outreach PD May 2024.docx
