Maternal & Child Health Nurse

Maternal & Child Health Nurse (Casual Pool)

Reference number: 11105

Closing date: 11pm Sunday 14 June 2026

• Join our Maternal & Child Health casual pool with flexible working arrangements
• Choose shifts that suit your lifestyle - ideal for work-life balance
• Opportunity to take on on-call shifts and varied service delivery
• Competitive hourly rate $63.50 per hour + 25�sual loading + 12% superannuation

The Opportunity

We are seeking experienced and adaptable Maternal & Child Health Nurses to join our casual pool, providing flexible support across our service as operational needs arise.

This role offers the opportunity to work across a variety of settings including centre-based consultations, home visits, and outreach programs, allowing you to maintain clinical variety while enjoying control over your schedule.

With the option to take on on-call shifts, this is an ideal opportunity for nurses seeking flexibility - whether you’re balancing other commitments, returning to the workforce, or looking to supplement your current role.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality Maternal & Child Health services in line with Victorian frameworks and guidelines
• Conduct Key Ages & Stages assessments to support child growth, development and wellbeing
• Provide family-centred care, including parenting support, maternal health and early childhood guidance
• Promote breastfeeding, immunisation and preventative health practices
• Identify and respond to developmental, emotional or social concerns, including appropriate referrals
• Support families through home visits, centre consultations and outreach
• Collaborate with internal teams and external service providers
• Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation

Why Join Our Casual Pool?

• Ultimate flexibility: choose when you work
• Work within family-friendly daytime hours
• Variety in your role: work across multiple sites and service types
• Stay connected to practice while maintaining work-life balance
• Be part of a supportive and collaborative team

Skills & Experience

• Current registration as a Registered Nurse and Midwife (AHPRA)
• Postgraduate qualification in Child, Family & Community Health (or equivalent)
• Demonstrated experience in child health assessment (0–6 years)
• Strong understanding of Victorian MCH frameworks, including Key Ages & Stages
• Excellent communication skills and ability to engage with diverse families
• Experience working with vulnerable families and making appropriate referrals
• Knowledge of Child Safe Standards, mandatory reporting and family violence frameworks
• Ability to work independently and adapt to changing service needs
• Experience with CDIS or similar systems (desirable)

Ready to Apply?

If you’re passionate about child and family health and want to make a lasting difference in your community, we’d love to hear from you.

Submit your application via our online system and ensure it aligns with the application guidelines.

For further information or a confidential discussion, please view the Position Description or contact Wendy Jones (MCH Clinical Services Team Leader) on 0413 835 156 or Jennifer Fyffe (MCH Clinical Services team Leader) on 0447 453 960.