Maternal and Child Health Nurse – Casual Position
Nurse Year 2 Plus 25% - $77.94/hour + Super + Applicable Allowances
Join a Supportive and Friendly Team Environment that Values Growth and Development
- Competitive hourly rates and excellent employee benefits
- Work in a dynamic, collaborative, and family-centered environment
As a Maternal & Child Health Nurse, you will be part of our casual pool and play a key role in delivering high-quality, family-focused health care to families with children aged 0-6 years across the municipality.
We are seeking qualified Maternal and Child Health Nurses who possess excellent communication skills and the ability to engage effectively with a diverse range of families, colleagues, allied professionals, and the local community.
This is a fantastic opportunity to become part of a passionate, supportive, and innovative team that collaborates closely with Integrated Family Services, Immunisation, Family Programs, and Inclusion Teams.
Key Responsibilities:
- Provide child-centered, family-focused care in a community setting with enthusiasm and commitment
- Deliver exceptional customer service to internal and external stakeholders, ensuring needs are understood and met
- Contribute effectively to team efforts, fostering a supportive and collaborative environment
- Take responsibility for achieving results, measuring, monitoring, and evaluating outcomes
- Communicate effectively both verbally and in writing, seeking clarification as needed
- Set high standards, address issues proactively, and go above and beyond to meet business objectives
- Hold a current driver’s license
Desirable Qualifications:
- Experience and knowledge of working with Child First/Orange Door and Child Protection
About Yarra City Council: Yarra City Council is an exciting and flexible organization that values diversity and inclusivity. We are committed to making a positive impact on people’s lives and continuously improving our services to the community.
Employee Benefits Include:
- Opportunities for ongoing learning and development
- Focus on employee wellbeing with a world-class Employee Assistance Program (EAP), wellbeing initiatives, and generous leave entitlements
- Support from a progressive and collaborative team
For further information see the position description or contact the MCH Coordinator via MCHTeamLeader@yarracity.vic.gov.au
Position Description 702480 - MCH Nurse.pdf
Applications close on 17 February 2025 at 5:00pm.
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, Working with Children Check and pre-employment medical assessment 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.
Yarra City Council is committed to being a child safe organisation and supports flexible and accessible working arrangements for all. This includes people with a disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, culturally, religiously and linguistically diverse people, young people, older people, women, and people who identify as gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender, intersex or queer. We draw pride and strength from our diversity, remain open to new approaches and actively foster an inclusive workplace that celebrates the contribution made by all our people.