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INFORMATION FOR APPLICANTS
Greater Shepparton City Council, situated in the heart of the Goulburn Valley, is the fourth largest provincial centre in Victoria and has a well-developed economy due to its strong agricultural and irrigation base, with major industries related to food processing, manufacturing and transport.
The Goulburn Valley is often referred to as 'The Food Bowl of Australia' as around 25% of the total value of Victoria's agricultural production is generated in this area.
Greater Shepparton has a population of approximately 65,000, and an expenditure budget in excess of $118 million.
The population is culturally diverse with 9.9% of residents being born overseas.
The area has excellent education, recreation, cultural, social and health facilities and tourism is a developing focus for the region.
Maternal and Child Health Nurse
Hourly Rate: $60.39 per hour
Closing: Friday 7 March 2025
An exciting opportunity exists for a suitably qualified person to join our Maternal & Child Health Services team.
We will work with the successful applicant to create the ideal work-life balance with full-time, part-time and casual positions available.
Please indicate in your cover letter your preferred working hours.
As a Maternal and Child Health Nurse, you will apply advanced nursing skills to deliver the Maternal and Child Health Service within the guidelines of the Department of Health MCH Program Standards, Practice Guidelines and Key Ages and Stages Framework 2019.
This rewarding position will see you supporting families with children from 0 - 6 years and engaging with a wide client base including those from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.
The Successful Applicant Will Be Able To:
Promote and deliver the Key Age and Stage (KAS) Framework ensuring universal access for all families.
Provide ongoing monitoring and assessment of children to enable identification of children and families who require further assessment, intervention and support.
Implement strategies to bring families together and foster social networks and strengthen community connections.
Utilise research to evaluate and improve Maternal and Child Health nursing practice.
What We Offer:
Family friendly work environment.
Opportunity for flexible work hours - evenings or occasional Saturday sessions.
Entitlements as per Nurses and Midwives (Victorian Public Health Sector) Enterprise Agreement.
Competitive salary.
Generous leave entitlements.
Employee Health and Wellbeing programs.
Salary sacrifice opportunities.
Career Progression - Ongoing professional development and paid training opportunities.
Supportive Management Team and mentoring opportunities.
Structured support program for Graduates.
Requirements For This Position:
Registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) as a general nurse and midwife.
Qualification in Family and Child Health or equivalent.
Current Victoria Driver License.
Current Working with Children Check.
We are looking for applicants that have a positive, professional and enthusiastic attitude about working within a team, with a dedicated and caring professional focus on children, families and our community.
You will be able to demonstrate a commitment to continuous learning and reflective practice whilst being flexible and responsive to the changing needs of families and the MCH Service.
If this sounds like the opportunity you have been looking for, please apply now.
For further information please contact Amanda Mansfield, Team Leader – Maternal and Child Health on (03) 5832 5904.
Note: This position is subject to a 6 month qualifying period in accordance with the Fair Work Australia minimum employment period.
During the qualifying period employees will be provided with appropriate on-going induction, support, assistance, resources and training to enable them to meet the required performance standards for the position.
First Nations people are encouraged to apply.
Council is committed to Child Safety and Wellbeing and adheres to Child Safe Standards and obligations under the Reportable Conduct Scheme of the Child Wellbeing and Safety Act 2005.
Please note that applications which do not specifically address the Key Selection Criteria detailed in the position description will not be considered.
For procedures on how to apply go to this link .
All applications must be submitted to the Council by the closing date shown on the advertisement.
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