Universal MCH Team Leader

Universal MCH Team Leader

Closing date: 25/11/2026 11:45 PM AUS Eastern Standard Time

Location: 1 Flintoff Street, Greensborough

Department: Family and Community Services

Compensation: Annual AUD $115,096.41 - $115,096.41

Employment type: Parental leave position part time

Work Arrangement: Hybrid

Lead with purpose. Support families. Strengthen the community.

At Banyule City Council, we’re committed to supporting every child and family to thrive. We’re looking for a Maternal and Child Health (MCH) Team Leader to lead our Universal MCH team for 12 months on a part time basis (working 4 days per week) covering parental leave. This is a great opportunity to join our passionate team and play a pivotal leadership role in enhancing the health, wellbeing, and development of our youngest residents and their families.

You’ll work closely with the MCH and Immunisation Services Coordinator and the Team Leader of Enhanced and Programs to lead a dedicated team of MCH professionals, delivering high-quality, evidence-based care and support across the Universal service.

Why this role matters:

You will be at the forefront of driving innovation, best practice, and continuous improvement in maternal and child health services. You’ll ensure every family receives the support they need, when they need it. Your leadership will directly influence the outcomes for children and their caregivers, shaping a healthier, more connected community.

What you’ll do:

• Lead and inspire: Take the next step in your MCH career, providing operational and clinical leadership to an experienced and committed team.
• Make an impact: Help shape high-quality, contemporary MCH service delivery through clinical governance, quality improvement and evidence-informed practice.
• Grow your leadership capability: Build your experience in people leadership, workforce coordination, service improvement and stakeholder engagement while remaining connected to the MCH profession.

This position is part of Banyule’s Leadership Network – you’ll have opportunities to grow your skills and experience of leadership in a Local Government context and develop your skills as an organisational leader beyond your role-based expertise. 

About you:

You are a skilled and passionate Maternal and Child Health Nurse with proven leadership experience and a strong clinical background. You’ll be AHPRA registered and hold a current CPR and first aid certification. You’re deeply committed to family-centred care and understand how high-quality MCH services positively shape a child’s early development. You thrive in a collaborative environment, are solutions-focused, and bring a proactive approach to managing operational and strategic challenges. Most importantly, you’re driven by the opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of others. You also have:

• Excellent interpersonal skills, including the ability to discuss, build trust and resolve issues of concern to staff and service users.
• Understanding of the current context in which MCH Services operate, especially around policies, guidelines, standards of practice and legislation that applies to the service.
• Sound experience in leadership including an ability to lead, motivate and develop team members
• Demonstrated ability to support the development and implementation of key changes in MCH service delivery that align people, process and service
• Competence in program planning, data interpretation, reporting and quality improvement

Mandatory Pre-employment checks:

• Functional Capacity Assessment
• Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check
• Working with Children's Check
• Driver's License

We offer:

• Temporary parental leave cover role – 1 February 2027 to 4 February 2028 - working 4 days/30 hours per week – days of the week can be discussed but working on a Thursday and Friday is required.
• Salary of $115,096.41 per annum plus super (for comparison at full time this would be $145,788.78 per annum plus super) plus relevant qualification allowance.
• A team-oriented culture that fosters collaboration and open communication, allowing employees to contribute their ideas and learn from others.
• Award-winning learning and development opportunities.
• Health and well-being initiatives including Fitness Passport.

How to apply:

Please submit your resume and a cover letter addressing the key selection criteria from the position description. Please address each selection criterion in no more than 300 words, using examples to demonstrate your relevant experience and capabilities.

For more information about the positions please view the position description. To discuss your interest or if you have any questions, please contact Sarah Postill on 0466 852 044.

Applications close: 25 November 2026 at 11.45pm

Equal Opportunity and Accessibility: Banyule City Council is an Equal Opportunity Employer; we value diversity and inclusion, and we welcome candidates from all backgrounds. If you have a reasonable adjustment, support, or access requirement, we encourage you to inform us through your application or email [email protected]     

Our Values: At Banyule, our values of respect, integrity, responsibility, initiative and inclusion guide how we work with each other and our community. We are looking for someone who shares these values and is passionate about creating positive outcomes for our people and the community we serve.   

Community Vision: We in Banyule are a thriving, sustainable, inclusive and connected community. We are engaged, we belong, and we value and protect our environment.   

Diversity Statement: Our community is made up of diverse, cultures, beliefs, abilities, bodies, sexualities, ages, and genders. We are committed to access, equity, participation, and rights for everyone: principles that empower, foster harmony, and increase the well-being of an inclusive community.   

To discover more about Banyule's commitment to advancing gender equality in the workplace, please find Banyule's Workplace Gender Equality Action Plan 2026-2030.   

Acknowledgment of the Traditional Custodians: Banyule City Council is proud to acknowledge the Wurundjeri Woi-wurrung people as Traditional Custodians of the land and we pay respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Elders, past, present and emerging, who have resided in the area and have been an integral part of the region’s history.  Banyule City Council endorses the Uluru Statement from the Heart in full and accepts the invitation to walk with First Nations peoples, to a better future for us all.   

Child Safe Standards Statement of Commitment: Banyule City Council is a child-safe organisation committed to the safety and well-being of children.   

Council has a zero tolerance for child abuse. All allegations and safety concerns will be treated seriously and acted upon. As a child-safe organisation we are committed to providing a child-safe environment where children feel safe, are empowered, valued and protected. Council will actively listen to children, ensuring their voices are heard and considered in decisions that affect their lives.