About the Role:

The Team Leader Maternal and Child Health Enhanced is an exciting leadership role to ensure the City of Ballarat Maternal and Child (MCH) Enhanced team are well placed in a period of change to embrace future growth and new partnership initiatives that support early parenting and vulnerable families from within the Family, Youth and Children’s Services Business Unit.

We are seeking an experienced MCH Nurse, with a background working with highly complex families and children at risk. You will be part of a multi-disciplinary team of MCH nurses, immunisation nurses and a social worker and will be well supported by other nursing leaders. You will provide clinical leadership, you will be part of and lead the implementation of best practice initiatives including with a range of community and health partners, you will provide staff support and contribute to the strategic implementation of the City of Ballarat’s Council Plan and Municipal Early Years Plan.

This role involves working alongside the other Council teams, in particular the Universal Maternal Child Health and Supported Playgroups with a focus to supporting children at risk and strengthening parenting capacity. The role includes a wide range of partnership and collaborative activities with stakeholder agencies, in particular Child Protection and family violence agencies.

A background or qualification in leadership, management or human services would be highly desirable in addition to an understanding of policy initiatives occurring within the Enhanced MCH program.

Please see the position description for further information which can be found on the City of Ballarat Careers Page.

Be Part of Something More:

Join us in making a real difference in the lives of families within our community. As a Team Leader Enhanced Maternal and Child Health Nurse, you’ll be part of a team that values honesty, transparency, and accountability in everything we do. We believe in the importance of valuing every individual and working together to support the health and wellbeing of the community. Together we create a supportive and inclusive environment where everyone can thrive and make a positive impact.

How to apply:

To apply for this position please click on the Apply Now button and submit your application. Please ensure that you provide a cover letter, current resume and address the key selection criteria. 

The successful applicant will be required to undergo a full employment medical and police check.

For further information on this position, please contact Naomi Goode, Manager Community Child Health, on 0428 388 139.

The City of Ballarat is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing a safe and inclusive working environment that embraces and values diversity, flexibility and child safety. We welcome applications from all walks of life and celebrate the diversity and richness this brings to our workplace and reasonable adjustments will be made to the process to ensure equitable access.  We undertake an employment screening process to ensure this commitment is upheld, this includes ensuring the successful candidate holds a valid working with children check and satisfactory criminal history record check. 

A position description is attached.