Enhanced Maternal & Child Health Nurse

Employment type: Full time, Temporary until 31 July 2026

Hours per week: 38

Remuneration: Salary $142,877.43 per annum, plus superannuation and a fortnightly RDO

Location: Werribee based. This role may be required to work across multiple locations throughout the Wyndham Municipality

About the role

The foundation of the Enhanced Maternal Child Health (EMCH) Program is a child centred and family partnership focus, to promote the best health and development outcomes for children 0-3 years, within families experiencing vulnerabilities.

As an Enhanced Maternal & Child Health Nurse, you will be responsible for supporting families to be confident and capable in their decision-making related to their children whilst developing the skills of families to place their children front of mind.
 

We are seeking an enthusiastic, skilled, and positive MCH nurse to support the EMCH team in providing a flexible model of care, with the aim of achieving improved outcomes for infants, children, and their parents/care givers, who are experiencing vulnerabilities that are impactful on parenting.

This opportunity will enable you to expand your experience in applying clinical skills in a community focused environment. With support from your Team Leader and EMCH colleagues, you will be supported to understand and utilise the EMCH enhancements to the CDIS program, build a greater understanding of working to support families holistically within a team environment, liaise with aligned agencies and build care team relationships.
 

Entry into the EMCH team will include training and mentorship, gradually building to enabling you to work at full capacity within the workforce. This is a full time parental leave backfill position until 31 July 2026.

What your day will look like

• Collaborate with a small, supportive team to deliver family-centred care within the EMCH program

• Liaise with external agencies, including family support services and DFFH Child Protection, to coordinate holistic care

• Engage flexibly with families in a variety of settings to build strong partnerships and promote active participation

• Maintain clear, thorough, and accountable documentation in line with professional standards

• Manage and prioritise a varied caseload to ensure responsive and individualised care

• Apply strong time management and adaptability to provide safe, efficient, and high-quality service delivery
  
  

What you will bring

Mandatory Qualifications to practice as a MCH Nurse in Victoria, as outlined in the Position Description:

• Current registration as both an APHRA Registered Nurse (Division 1) and Registered Midwife, as well as postgraduate Diploma/Degree (or equivalent) in Child and Family Health Nursing.
   

  
  

In addition:

• Current Nurses Board Victoria Registration with Maternal & Child Health endorsement

• Significant experience as MCH nurse

• Demonstrated experience working with CALD communities or a genuine curiosity and willingness to learn

• Current valid Victorian driver’s licence and employee Working with Children check

• Confidence and competency in using computer systems including M&CH programs
  
  

If you progress past the interview stage, you may be required to complete pre-employment screening, which may include police checks, a medical, qualification verification, and an Australian work rights check.

Why join Wyndham

We are one of Australia’s fastest growing and most diverse cities.

By 2040, we will have more than 500,000 residents and our people are hard at work designing the precincts, building the infrastructure, developing the policies and delivering the programs that will ensure the City is prepared.

Look at our job opportunities and you may be surprised at what you discover: a future-focused culture, a sense of purpose and possibility, and real opportunities to strengthen our diverse community. It all adds up to make Wyndham City a great place to belong.

Our people are our most valued asset. We are focused on building a culture that empowers every person to do their best work. Flexibility is built right into our DNA and we are committed to cultivating an inclusive workplace that celebrates a diverse workforce.
 

How to apply

Please apply online by submitting your resume and cover letter outlining your suitability for the role via the provided link.

Applications close at 11:59PM on Sunday, 9 November 2025.
 

If you have further role-specific questions, please contact Rachelle McMillan, Team Leader Enhanced Maternal and Child Health on 0428 818 247.
 

Wyndham City Council is committed to providing a recruitment experience that is fair, inclusive, and accessible. If you have specific accessibility needs or general recruitment enquiries, please contact our Careers team via careers@wyndham.vic.gov.au or 03 9394 6860.
 

Child Safe Organisation

Wyndham City Council has zero tolerance to any form of child abuse and is committed to the safety, wellbeing and empowerment of children. We create and maintain a child safe organisation which is embedded in the everyday thinking and practice of all employees, volunteers and contractors. Additionally, we are committed to fostering a culture of safety within the Council, which includes the inclusion and empowerment of Aboriginal children, their families, and communities. Our recruitment practices reflect this.
 

Diversity and Inclusion

At Wyndham City Council we value workforce diversity and inclusion and embrace individual uniqueness. We value diverse life experiences and the perspectives of our people, while providing high-quality services to all members of our community, regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, religion, cultural background, disability, or sexuality.
 

Wyndham has one of the largest Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities in the Western Region, with a rich and diverse history. We are committed to providing positive employment opportunities for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and welcome applications from candidates of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander background. To read more about Wyndham City’s Innovate Reconciliation Action Plan, please visit our website.