Maternal Child Health Nurse

Make a Difference Every Day as a Maternal Child Health Nurse 

Wangaratta | Temporary Permanent Part-Time | 15.2 hours per week until January 2026 | $53.22 – $55.09 per hour + super (commensurate with experience)

Are you a compassionate, community-minded health professional with a passion for nurturing families and supporting the critical early years of a child's life? This is your opportunity to bring your expertise to a role where your work truly matters — every single day.

The Role

Join our dynamic Maternal Child Health team and become a trusted pillar of support for families with children aged 0–6 years. In this meaningful part-time position, you’ll deliver tailored health services, provide parenting education, and empower families through every milestone — from newborn check-ups to toddler playgroups.

You’ll work closely with new and expecting parents, delivering expert care through individual consultations, home visits, and group programs — helping shape brighter, healthier futures from the very beginning.

Why Choose Us?

• Impact That Matters: Help shape young lives and empower parents with the support they need during the most important years of a child’s development.
• Flexibility That Fits: Enjoy part-time hours designed for balance, plus access to generous leave options including purchased leave and a Christmas closedown.
• Supportive Culture: Be welcomed into a warm, inclusive team environment that values your voice and prioritises your wellbeing.
• Investing in You: We champion professional growth — take advantage of career development programs, ongoing training, and mentoring support.
• Health & Lifestyle Benefits: From discounted gym memberships and flu vaccinations to our corporate wellness program, we make taking care of yourself easier.

What You’ll Bring

• Qualifications & Registration: Current registration as a Nurse and Midwife with the Nursing Midwifery Board of Australia, plus post-grad qualifications in Maternal and Child Health.
• Experience: Solid experience delivering both Universal and Enhanced Maternal and Child Health services.
• Skills: Strong clinical expertise, excellent communication skills, and the ability to work both independently and collaboratively.

Applications Close: 3pm, Monday 16 June 2025 

Visit www.wangaratta.vic.gov.au/Your-Council/Careers to view the full position description. For a confidential chat, reach out to Liz Flamsteed, Maternal Child Health Nurse Team Leader, at l.flamsteed@wangaratta.vic.gov.au.

Ready to play a vital role in the lives of families in the Wangaratta community? Apply now and help us build a healthier future — one family at a time.

Rural City of Wangaratta is a child safe and equal opportunity employer.  Employment applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds are encouraged.  In addition, applications for positions that work with children must provide referees who can comment on their experience working with children.  These roles also require a valid Working with Children Check and all roles require a National Criminal History Check. 

How to Apply

Please include the following with your application:

• Your current contact details
• A cover letter explaining why you're excited about this role
• A resume with at least two referees
• A statement addressing the key selection criteria (use each as a heading)
• Copies of relevant qualifications or licences