• Permanent Part time (0.6 FTE)
• Circa $111,255 + 5% allowances + 11% Superannuation (pro rata)
• Located in Doncaster

Join a collaborative and people focused team to deliver an important service for our local families.  Help make a difference to parents and young children in our Enhanced service – part of a progressive and supportive MCH team.

Quality of life is a key focus in our community. At Council, our job doesn’t end at infrastructure and open spaces. We provide a range of home and community based services designed to support residents to live independently and maintain vital community connections. We are always looking for ways to improve our residents’ lives.

We provide challenging and rewarding employment opportunities to innovative, passionate, and driven people. We have a positive and friendly working environment, and we offer our employees a range of benefits, including flexible work options, opportunities for career development, and health and wellbeing initiatives.

About the Role

The EMCH program is focused on achieving improved outcomes for children and their families who are experiencing a period of increased vulnerability and could benefit from targeted actions and interventions.

The EMCH Nurse is responsible for developing strength-based relationships with families to help identify both protective and risk factors.  The EMCH Nurse works closely with other agencies to improve family functioning and parenting capacity. The safety and wellbeing of the child and family is at the centre of all decision making for the Enhanced MCH service.

Working as part of a small supportive team, the Enhanced MCH Nurse will be a pivotal part of the MCH service.  Using the skills acquired in Universal MCH, the right candidate will have a passion for making a difference and supporting healthy parenting.  Versatility in communication style and problem solving abilities will be well regarded. The service involves collaboration and partnership with other service providers and agencies who can support families to improve outcomes.

The EMCH nurse will coach and support parents to understand and nurture their young children.  This is an ideal role for an experienced MCH nurse who has great empathy, and a desire to make a positive impact for children and parents.

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Skills and Experience

• Current registration as both a registered nurse and midwife on the AHPRA register.
• Post graduate Diploma/Masters in Child and Family Health Nursing.
• Significant experience in Universal MCH work.
• An ability to utilise appropriate communication tools to effectively communicate with people from culturally and linguistically diverse communities and being sensitive to cultural practices and beliefs.
• A demonstrated commitment to participate in continuous improvement, education, professional development, and research activities to increase knowledge and skills.
• Highly developed time management skills and the ability to prioritise and develop achievable work plans.
• Drivers licence valid in Victoria.

How to Apply

Click APPLY to submit your up to date CV and cover letter addressing the key requirements of the role. For a confidential discussion please contact Nicole McLean, MCH Coordinator on 98409188

For all other enquiries regarding the recruitment process, please email jobs@manningham.vic.gov.au or visit http://www.manningham.vic.gov.au/work-for-us

Applications close on Sunday 28 January 2024 at 11pm

Council recognises the benefits of a diverse workforce for its employees and customers.

To ensure equity of access to employment opportunities, Council encourages applications from underrepresented groups including people who are from an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander background, people from different ages, abilities, gender identities, sexual orientation and cultural backgrounds.

Manningham Council have a number of policies and practices to help support our staff, including a Working from Home policy, flexible work practices and an IT infrastructure to support various communication methods when working remotely.

If you require any additional support or adjustments regarding interview arrangements, please advise the contact listed above in advance.

Manningham Council is a child safe organisation and, as such, applicants may be required to hold a Working with Children Check.