Job title: Maternal and Child Health Nurse
Company: Glen Eira City Council
Job description:
- Make a difference to the lives of children and their families
- Part time (32 hours per week) & casual positions available
- $55 – $60 per hour + Superannuation + qualification allowance
About the role
As a MCH Nurse at Glen Eira City Council, you will support our high quality program by providing a range of efficient and comprehensive services to families and children which optimise their health, wellbeing, learning, development and safety.
You will also be part of the Family, Youth and Children’s Services Department – a team who are passionate about the best outcomes for children, young people, and families in Glen Eira through advocating, collaborating, and providing high quality services.
About you
You are an experienced MCH Nurse that has a friendly and calm nature and possesses excellent communication skills. You can be flexible and responsive to the changing needs of families and work from a strengths-based, family centred approach. You have a professional and enthusiastic attitude about working within a team and can also work independently.
The following is also required:
- Have a recognised Maternal and Child Health qualification or equivalent
- Hold a current AHPRA registration as both Registered Nurse (Division 1) and Registered Midwife
- Employee Working with Children Check (or willing to obtain)
- Current and valid Victorian Drivers Licence
Important Information
This position is subject to satisfactory Police Check, Employee Working with Children Check, and proof of three COVID-19 vaccinations or authorised medical exemption (in accordance with Council’s COVID-19 Protective Behaviours Policy) prior to commencement. Pre-employment checks are not used by Glen Eira City Council to prevent any applicant from applying for this position. Each application will be considered on its merits.
Working at Glen Eira City Council
The City of Glen Eira is a dynamic municipality located within the south-east metropolitan region of Melbourne, approximately 10 kilometres from the CBD. Council provides a range of services to over 155,000 residents from more than 160 cultural backgrounds and over 16,000 businesses.
Glen Eira City Council is a collaborative, values-based organisation that strives for innovation. Our 1,600 employees bring their diverse backgrounds and varied experiences and perspectives to an inclusive and flexible work environment, creating a unique and vibrant culture that is representative of the municipality it services.
Recognised as an Employer of Choice, we seek people who share our community-focused values and have a desire to create positive local impact.
Employee Benefits
We have a great culture that is valued by all our staff. Teamwork, collaboration and innovation are a key focus at Glen Eira City Council. We offer will offer you:
- A supportive and collaborative team environment where your ideas are welcomed
- Access to paid training and participation in Council’s extensive Learning and Development programs
- Reward and recognition programs
- Comprehensive leave entitlements
- Corporate gym memberships at Glen Eira Leisure
Position Description
How to apply
Please attach your resume and answer the screening questions.
For further information please contact Ruth Hennell, Coordinator Maternal and Child Health, on 9524 3845 or
Glen Eira City Council prides itself on being an equal opportunity employer and a child safe organisation. As a Council, we are committed to:
- Providing a diverse and inclusive workplace that values the safety and wellbeing of children and young people, as well as all our employees.
- Receiving applications from people of all diverse abilities, skills, languages, cultures and backgrounds including: people with disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and LGBTIQA+ and gender diverse people.
- Reconciliation and supporting the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander aspirations.
If you are Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander and require advice and support with the recruitment process, contact Grant Lea our Aboriginal Community Officer on T: or E:
We value the knowledge, skills and talents that all people can share with our workforce and community.
Expected salary: $55 – 60 per hour
Location: Melbourne, VIC
Job date: Tue, 05 Mar 2024 00:45:49 GMT
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