Maternal And Child Health Nurse

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Introduction:
Become a Part of Moira Shire Council’s Exciting Journey!

At Moira Shire Council, we're reimagining local government with fresh ideas, a friendly approach, and a passion for making a real difference in our vibrant regional community. Nestled along the stunning Murray River, our region spans from the lush Barmah Forest to lively towns like Cobram, Numurkah, Nathalia, and Yarrawonga—one of Victoria’s top holiday spots.

We believe in working together with honesty, respect, integrity, teamwork, and accountability to create a future everyone can be proud of.

Our role as a Council? To serve, support, and inspire our communities to facilitate the success of the Moira2045 Community Vision.

Why Work With Us?

• Above Award pay rates
• A strong, values based, positive organisational culture
• Supportive and family-friendly workplace.
• Flexible work arrangements to suit your lifestyle with opportunity to Work From Home
• Access to extensive training and education opportunities, including in-house ledership program
• Superannuation information sessions with Vision Super
• Salary packaging and novated leases available
• Access to wellness initiatives
• Corporate discounts at five gyms across our shire
• Generous parental leave
• Up to two days paid volunteer leave for a community service within our shire.
• Cultural and ceremonial leave.
• Opportunities for purchased leave to better accommodate your lifestyle.
• So much more.....

Please note all benefits are considered individually for roles on a pro-rata basis. Temporary and part-time roles may not be eligible for all inclusions.

Moira Shire Council is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Moira promotes a workplace that actively seeks to include, welcome and value the contributions of all people and encourages people with a disability, Aboriginal Australians, young people and people from culturally diverse backgrounds to apply.

Description:
Role Purpose and Objectives

To provide a holistic Maternal & Child Health service to families with children aged 0-6 years through timely and appropriate nursing interventions and community development processes.
To promote optimal maternal and child health and well-being, as well as specific protection against disease and disability, in particular during the childbearing and early child-rearing continuum of the life cycle.

For more information about the specific tasks of the role view the Position Description HERE (if Hyperlink is not working, click "Apply" to view it).

This role is for a full time 12 month contract. Other arrangements may be considered for the right candidate (i.e. part time arrangements).

Skills and Experiences:
To Apply for this role, please include a cover lettter addressing the following Key Selection Criteria:

Key Selection Criteria

Satisfies the Essential Qualifications mentioned below.
Understanding of providing services within a Local Government setting.
Demonstrated knowledge of maternal and child health issues and the ability to practice within a social model of health within a community setting.
Ability to work effectively and successfully, with a wide range of people from diverse backgrounds and groups.

Essential licenses, qualifications and experience

Nursing Registration with the Australian Health Practitioners Regulation Agency including 40 hours continuous professional development
Maternal and Child Health Qualifications
Midwifery Qualifications
Relevant experience in Maternal and Child Health
Drivers Licence
National Police Check
Working with Children Check

Desirable qualifications and experience

Immunisations Emergency, Management & Resuscitation (IEMR)
Lactation Qualification
Parenting Qualifications
Current First Aid Qualification
Basic Life Skills