Maternal Child & Health Nurse

Maternal Child & Health Nurse

Part Time

Job no: 495988
Categories: Government and Defence, Healthcare and Medical

• Multiple permanent Part-time positions, 0.6 FTE - 0.8 FTE 
• MCH Students graduating at the end of 2026 encouraged to apply
• Salary MCH Nurse Year 1-4 - $119,679 - $128,908 + Allowances + Superannuation (pro rata)
• Monash Council location
• Applications close 2 August 2026

City of Monash is a dynamic organisation committed to providing excellence in service delivery. Located in the eastern region, Monash is a cosmopolitan and culturally diverse city, close to the demographic centre of Melbourne.

Monash is committed to excellence in service delivery. Our Maternal Child Family Health (MCFH) service, part of the Children, Youth, and Family Services department, focuses on supporting infants, children, and families with innovative service delivery models tailored to meet the needs of our contemporary community. Our program is evidence-based, family-centered, and grounded in strength-based practice. 

About the Position

We are seeking highly motivated, flexible, and agile candidates to support families from the postnatal period to school age. You will foster partnerships that promote optimal health and wellbeing. The successful candidate will have a strong understanding of the physical, emotional, and social factors affecting families today and experience in implementing innovative strategies to support engagement. 

This role offers the opportunity to work within a centre, clients' homes, and outreach settings. 

MCH Students graduating at the end of 2026 encouraged to apply.

Skills and Experience

• 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 and MCH practice guidelines
• Knowledge of the specific needs of families from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds (CALD), including First Nations families 
• Experience in facilitating community education/health promotion programs for infants, young children, and their families 
• Understanding of Child Information Sharing Schemes, Family Violence Information Sharing Schemes, MARAM, and Child Safe Standards 
• Ability to work and collaborate services within the Child, Youth and Family department and with childcare and kinder services throughout the municipality and adhere to KPIs

Requirements

• Registration as a Nurse and Midwife with AHPRA 
• Qualifications in Maternal Child Health/Family Health Nursing 
• Current Victorian Driver’s License 
• Employee Working with Children’s Check 
• Satisfactory National Police Check completed in the past 6 months 

Benefits

As a City of Monash employee, your personal and professional development is a key focus for us. You will have access to:

• Supportive and experienced leaders that care for your development and wellbeing
• Vibrant health and well-being programs
• Employee Assistance Program for you and your family
• Flexible working arrangements
• Training and development opportunities
• Discounted gym memberships at our Active Monash Recreation Centres

Apply for this amazing opportunity

Please submit your CV with a cover letter outlining your experience and how it relates to the role and indicate if your preference is 0.6 FTE or 0.8 FTE.

Applications close Sunday 2 August 2026 at 11:55pm.

If you would like to discuss this role further or you have any enquiries, please contact Parveen Mann on 0466 013 690 or at [email protected]

Monash Council is committed to be a flexible, safe, equal and inclusive workplace where we embrace and support diversity.

As an Equal Opportunity employer, we encourage applications from people who are from different backgrounds including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, people of any age, race, ethnicity, religion, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation and cultural background. If you have a reasonable adjustment, support or access requirement, we encourage you to let us know through your application or email [email protected]

We are committed to being a child safe organisation where safeguarding is everyone’s responsibility. We foster a safe, inclusive community for all children and young people, with zero tolerance for child-related harm.

Position Description

Advertised: 07 Jul 2026 AUS Eastern Standard Time
Applications close: 02 Aug 2026 AUS Eastern Standard Time