Stonnington Maternal and Child Health Services, located in Armadale, Malvern, Malvern East and Prahran
Maternal and Child Health Nursing
City of Stonnington is a child safe and equal opportunity employer committed to an equitable, diverse and socially inclusive work environment and a positive, barrier-free recruitment process. We actively encourage applicants from an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander heritage, people living with disability, LGBTIQ+ and people from culturally diverse backgrounds to explore the opportunity of a career at the City of Stonnington.
Here at the City of Stonnington we aspire to be a leading local government authority and to do this we need the very best people who share our belief in community and who want to make a difference. We value everyone's contributions, lived experience and expertise. We provide an inclusive and respectful workplace culture where everyone is supported to thrive and be authentic. There is a variety of benefits available for our people have a look at “Why Stonnington”.
If you have any support or access requirements, or would like to speak to someone about employment or an alternative processes, please contact Council’s Talent Acquisition team on 8290 1333.
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Join Our Team as a Maternal and Child Health Nurse – Casual Roles Available
Are you passionate about supporting children and families in your local community? We're offering several casual opportunities for dedicated Maternal and Child Health Nurses to join our team and make a real impact.
In this rewarding role, you’ll use your expertise in child development alongside your empathy and strong interpersonal skills to build meaningful, supportive relationships with families across our municipality.
As a Maternal and Child Health Nurse, you will deliver a family-centred service designed to support the health and wellbeing of children aged 0–6 and their families. Through a combination of centre-based consultations and home visits, you'll assess and promote children’s development across physical, emotional, social, and cognitive domains.
You'll play a key role in early intervention—identifying families who may be experiencing vulnerability, empowering them with information and support, and connecting them with relevant services at the earliest opportunity.
The hourly rate ranges from $76.32 to $77.95 per hour (including casual loading) + a qualification allowance + 12% superannuation. We have multiple positions available.
Desired Skills and Experience
What You’ll Bring
We’re looking for someone who brings both heart and skill to the role. To succeed, you’ll need to be a confident communicator who can build genuine connections with families from all walks of life. You’ll collaborate comfortably with a wide network of colleagues, service providers, and community organisations, always placing the wellbeing of children and families at the centre of your work.
You’ll be highly organised, with the ability to manage your time effectively across a dynamic caseload. Your assessment and referral skills will be well-developed, helping you identify when families need extra support and guiding them to the right services. An understanding of child protection legislation, including your responsibilities around Mandatory Reporting, is also essential in this role.
To be eligible for this position, you’ll need to have:
A current Victorian Driver’s Licence – as the role involves home visits across the municipality
Current registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) as both a Registered Nurse and a Registered Midwife
A recognised postgraduate qualification in Child, Family and Community Nursing – this is a key requirement for the role
A valid Employee Working with Children Check
Above all, we’re looking for someone who is passionate about early childhood development and committed to supporting families through empathy, knowledge, and respectful care.
Enquiries
For enquiries relating to the role, please contact Samantha Cooke - Coordinator Maternal & Child Health onscooke@stonnington.vic.gov.au
For enquiries relating to the system and the application process, please contact a member of the Talent Acquisition team on 8290 1333. Submitting your application
Please use your cover letter to demonstrate to us that you have what is needed to thrive (as noted in the position description) and to tell us more about you and why you want to want to work for us.
To be eligible to apply for this position you must have an appropriate Australian or New Zealand work visa. Connect with Stonnington
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