Maternal & Child Health Nurse (casual)

Location: Multiple locations across the Shire Job Category: Health, Medical & Pharmaceutical Become a Part of Moira Shire Council’s Exciting Journey At Moira Shire Council, we're reimagining local government with fresh ideas, a friendly approach, and a passion for making a real difference in our vibrant regional community. Nestled along the stunning Murray River, our region spans from the lush Barmah Forest to lively towns like Cobram, Numurkah, Nathalia, and Yarrawonga—one of Victoria’s top holiday spots. We believe in working together with honesty, respect, integrity, teamwork, and accountability to create a future everyone can be proud of. Our role as a Council? To serve, support, and inspire our communities to facilitate the success of the Moira2045 Community Vision . Why Work With Us? The primary purpose to truly make a difference locally. A strong, values based organisational culture. Supportive and family-friendly workplace. Flexible work arrangements to suit your lifestyle. Opportunities to Work From Home are only available after the first 6 months, and for certain roles identified as being able to accommodate this. Applications are to be made in line with our organisational policy. In-house, custom designed Leadership Development Program. Access to extensive training and education opportunities. Superannuation information sessions with Vision Super. Salary packaging and novated leases. Access to wellness initiatives like annual flu shots and skin checks. Corporate gym discounts at five different gyms across our shire. Benefits and discounts for certain businesses and insurances. Generous parental leave (16 weeks for primary carers, 6 weeks for secondary carers, and this is on top of the paid parental leave offered by the government). Up to two days paid volunteer leave for a community service within our shire. Following the first 12 months of service. Cultural and ceremonial leave. Opportunities for purchased leave to better accommodate your lifestyle. So much more..... Please note all benefits are considered individually for roles on a pro-rata basis. Temporary and part-time roles may not be eligible for all inclusions. Moira Shire Council is an Equal Opportunity Employer offering flexible work arrangements for employees in a family-friendly work place. Moira promotes a workplace that actively seeks to include, welcome and value the contributions of all people and encourages people with a disability, Aboriginal Australians, young people and people from culturally diverse backgrounds to apply. Job Description Role Purpose To provide a holistic Maternal & Child Health service to families with children aged 0-6 years through timely and appropriate nursing interventions and community development processes. To promote optimal maternal and child health and well-being, as well as specific protection against disease and disability, in particular during the child bearing and early child-rearing continuum of the life cycle This role is being offered on a casual basis and suitable candidates may be contacted at any point, and the role filled. If you are considering applying, please submit your application as soon as convenient. For more information about the role view the Position Description HERE (if Hyperlink is not working, click "Apply" to view it) Desired Skills and Experience To Apply for this role, please include a cover letter addressing the followingKey Selection Criteria : Satisfies the Essential Qualifications mentioned below. Understanding of providing services within a Local Government setting. Demonstrated knowledge of maternal and child health issues and the ability to practice within a social model of health within a community setting. Ability to work effectively and successfully, with a wide range of people from diverse backgrounds and groups. Current Driver’s license. Current Working with Children Check. Nursing Registration with the Australian Health Practitioners Regulation Agency including 40 hours continuous professional development Maternal and Child Health Qualifications Midwifery Qualifications Relevant experience in Maternal and Child Health Drivers Licence National Police Check (or willingness to obtain) #J-18808-Ljbffr