Vacancy Details

Outreach Maternal and Child Health Nurse 

  • Salary Range $116,346 - $130,200 (pro rata) plus MCH qualification allowance and 12% Super
  • Permanent Part Time Role (22.8 hours per week)
  • Located at MCH Nurse centres located across City of Port Phillip

About the Organisation 

The City of Port Phillip is an inner-city council with around 1000 employees who deliver more than 100 programs and services to our residents, businesses and visitors. These range from childcare and immunisations, to libraries, management of parks and open space, rubbish collection, road maintenance and more. City of Port Phillip has zero tolerance for child abuse and is a committed Child Safe organisation. 

About the Role

The Maternal and Child Health service has an exciting opportunity for a Maternal and Child Health Nurse to outreach and engage families who may face barriers to accessing a MCH Centre to complete Key Ages and Stages in a childcare or home based setting.  Reporting to the Team Leader Maternal and Child Health you will provide child and family health focused services to our socially and culturally diverse community. Contributing to the implementation and facilitation of the State Government goals, objectives, performance measures and targets as prescribed in the current Maternal and Child Health Service Program Standards and the Maternal and Child Practice Guidelines 2019. We are looking for an enthusiastic and innovative team member with well-developed problem solving, decision making and counselling skills who can work effectively with families to support individual needs If you are a looking for a role where you can genuinely make a difference, and want to work with a friendly and supportive team

Duties:

  • Provide a Maternal and Child Health program following the ten Key Age and Stage Service Activity Framework. 
  • Monitor maternal and family health and wellbeing at home and childcare-based visits, and provide advice, information, support and referral as appropriate.
  • Assist with work in different locations within the municipality to meet the demands of the community as they arise.
  • Maintain accurate documentation and data on CDIS according to the Department of Health. Prepare reports as required by City of Port Phillip and the Department of Health.
  • Participate as an authorised professional in the Child and Family Violence Information Sharing Schemes. This involves making, receiving, and responding to requests, as well as proactively sharing and updating responders post sharing.
  • Monitor centre safety, cleaning and building maintenance requirements.

Skills and Experience 

  • Post Graduate Diploma in Child and Family Health Nursing OR Post Graduate Diploma of Nursing Science in Child Family and Community Nursing.
  • Current registration as both a Registered Nurse and a Registered Midwife (AHPRA registration).
  • Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Strong organisational abilities and the capacity to manage competing priorities.
  • Knowledge and understanding of family partnerships, child development, and child behaviour.

Culture 

People enjoy working at the City of Port Phillip because we are a welcoming, healthy and inclusive workplace.  We offer a vibrant and diverse work environment where our employees can develop both professionally and personally whilst planning and delivering a range of important services and programs to the community. 

Benefits

  • We offer a workplace that accommodates your working style and needs. 
  • Be supported and empowered by a leadership team that is community-focused, with a strong desire for change and a culture that encourages teamwork and innovation.
  • Training and development opportunities, study assistance, flexible working conditions, paid parental leave, an active social club, a health and wellbeing program with access to fitness gyms, pools and facilities, and a well-regarded Employee Assistance Program (EAP).

Security Requirements and Professional Obligations   

Pre-employment screening will apply to all appointments.  

Prior to a formal letter of offer, preferred applicants will be asked to provide:

  • Evidence of mandatory qualifications/registrations/licences,
  • Sufficient proof of their right to work in Australia, and                                                       
  • Sufficient proof of their identity. 
  • Complete a National Police Check completed via City of Port Phillip’s Provider.
  • Evidence of a Working with Children Check (employee type with City of Port Phillip registered as the organisation).  

How to Apply

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All applicants must provide a Resume and Cover Letter in response to the key selection criteria located on the last page of the position description. The Cover Letter should be no longer than 2 pages and include each heading in the Key Selection Criteria.

Note: Only applications submitted via the online Recruitment Portal will be considered and only shortlisted candidates will be provided feedback.

Further information can be obtained by contacting Fiona Ryan MCH Coordinator via email fiona.ryan@portphillip.vic.gov.au or phone 0466 922 320.

Applications close 11.59pm Sunday 12th April 2026.

The City of Port Phillip is an equal opportunity employer, committed to an inclusive and accessible environment where diversity is valued. We actively welcome and encourage candidates from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, First Nation and Torres Strait Islander candidates, members of the LGBTQIA+ community and candidates with a disability.

If you have accessibility requirements or require an adjustment to participate in our recruitment and selection process, please contact Yass Mustafa (Recruitment and Employee Experience Advisor) on phone 0468 576 806 or email: recruitment@portphillip.vic.gov.au