Maternal and Child Health Nurse

Work type: Permanent Part Time

Location: Department Community Strengthening

Salary: $118,492- $125,898 per annum, pro-rata (plus super and qualification allowance)

• 1 x Permanent Part Time – 7 days per fortnight
• 2 x Temporary Part Time – 4 days per week (Parental leave backfill – 12 months)
• 1 x Temporary Full Time (12 months)

About Us:

Located 35km to the southeast of Melbourne, Greater Dandenong City Council covers 129 square kilometres and has a population of over 169,000 people. The central activities district is Melbourne's second largest retail and commercial centre and includes large shopping complexes at Dandenong and Keysborough as well as the highly popular Dandenong Market. Greater Dandenong City Council is the most culturally diverse locality in Australia, with residents from over 150 different birthplaces, nearly two-thirds of whom were born overseas. Key industries include manufacturing, health care and social assistance, retail trade, wholesale trade and transport.

We are a progressive organisation of exceptional character that offers a dynamic and rewarding work environment to approximately 900 employees. We recognise that our staff are vital to the delivery of excellent service to our community and the achievement of our long-term vision. We invest in the development of our people, and we strive to be a workplace that is respectful, engaged, accountable, creative and honest.

About the Role and About You:

Do you enjoy the special rewards of working with CALD families in a diverse community? We are looking to appoint a Maternal and Child Health Nurse to improve outcomes for children and families in the Greater Dandenong community. In order to provide a range of MCH service activities across the Universal MCH program to CALD and vulnerable families with children 0-School age, the successful applicant will need to have:

• a flexible approach in response to delivering the Universal MCH program
• a flexible service delivery to outreach families who are unable to access the Universal MCH centres
• direct service delivery as per DET MCH Framework to families across the City of Greater Dandenong
• knowledge and understanding about Refugee Health and community needs

All applicants must hold a current Victorian Registration as Division 1 nurse and midwifery endorsement, MCH qualifications and have specialist knowledge and experience working with families with children 0-School age in the Victorian MCH program. Please ensure you address the key selection criteria outlined in the position description as part of your application. You may be required to undertake practical testing, work preference profiling / psychometric testing, functional capacity assessment (physical) or aptitude testing. The successful candidate will be asked to produce a clear Working with Children Check and will be asked to consent to a national police check (and where relevant an ‘international criminal history check’), subject to the operation of spent conviction laws. Please note that people with criminal records are not automatically barred from applying for this position. Each application will be considered on its merits.

Benefits of Working with Us:

Council believes in providing an environment where staff thrive, both in the work they do and in how they learn and develop as people and professionals. Our workplace has an inclusive and diverse culture which encourages innovation and supports your work and life balance. There are plenty of opportunities to learn, develop and grow your career within our expanding and diverse organisation. Our benefits include:

• Salary sacrifice childcare (where available)
• Flexible working options supported including hybrid work
• Access to learning & development programs including study assistance
• Reward & recognition programs
• Health initiatives
• Access to our support and wellbeing programs

For more information about our benefits, please visit our careers page.

Working with Us:

Council will consider flexible working arrangements for all positions. We embrace our diverse community and encourage applications from everyone including people of Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander background, people of diverse sexual orientation and gender, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, and people of varied age, ability, and faith. Council will give due consideration to any workplace adjustments to accommodate the needs of any prospective or existing staff member. Council is committed to providing an inclusive and welcoming environment and promoting cultural safety and wellbeing for children with zero tolerance for child abuse and harm. If you require any access or reasonable adjustment at any point throughout the recruitment process, then please do let us know by contacting the listed Hiring Manager – your experience truly matters to us.

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