• Rewarding opportunity to work closely with families
• Permanent part time role – 4 days per week
• Commencing salary $104,107 per annum, plus applicable allowances and 10% statutory superannuation

About the role  

We are seeking an experienced and motivated Maternal and Child Health (MCH) nurse to join our vibrant nurse team who is able to work independently and contribute to a team environment.  

The primary focus of this role is to coordinate an evidence-informed Sleep and Settling Outreach Consultation Program to support parents and care givers to be confident and capable in their decision making related to their children.  

This position requires the MCH Nurse to deliver the MCH Sleep and Settling Outreach Consultation program within the guidelines of the Department of Health. It also encompasses MCH referral, intake, clinical documentation and evaluation processes to ensure guidelines are being met. This is an exciting opportunity for a positive and compassionate registered MCH nurse to further develop and sustain the program to continue to meet program goals.  

This position sits within the Early Year’s services at Council and includes provision of intensive 1:1 coaching with a primary care giver as per Sleep and Settling Model of Care (DHHS, 2019). The role includes home visiting, telehealth and additional outreach work as required to assist client goals.   

About you  

To be successful in this role you will have excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate effectively with families, colleagues, welfare and early year’s professionals.  

Applicants with previous experience, training and background working with vulnerability and trauma-informed care models will be highly considered. Training in the Sleep and Settling will be provided by the Department and it is expected the successful applicant is to complete this. 

A position in the MCH team will involve working from one of the MCH integrated sites across the City of Ballarat, which are predominantly co-located early learning hubs. Days of work will be negotiated with the successful applicant. 

To be successful in this role, you are required to have: 

• current registration with AHPRA as a registered nurse and a registered midwife; 
• a recognised post graduate Maternal and Child Health qualification to meet employment in Victoria; 
• a current Victorian driver’s licence and Working with Children Check. 

To apply 

Click on the apply button and upload your current resume and cover letter briefly addressing the key selection criteria found in the position description before the closing date.

The successful applicant will be required to provide evidence of COVID-19 digital certificate or medical exemption and undergo a pre-employment medical and police check.  

For further questions, please contact Bernie Peacock, Manager Community Child Health on 0428 388 139. 

The City of Ballarat has a zero tolerance for child abuse and promotes the safety, wellbeing and inclusion of all children, including Aboriginal children, children from culturally and/or linguistically diverse backgrounds, and children with disability.   

A position description is attached.