Maternal and Child Health (MCH) Nurse Reliever

About the role

Greater Dandenong City Council is appointing Maternal and Child Health (MCH) nurses to improve outcomes for children and families in the Greater Dandenong community. This is a casual relieving position based at 39A Clow Street, Dandenong, within the Community Strengthening department. The council wants nurses who can deliver MCH services to CALD and vulnerable families with children aged 0 to school age.

Key responsibilities

• Deliver a range of MCH service activities across the Universal and Enhanced MCH programs to CALD and vulnerable families.
• Provide flexible service delivery to outreach families who cannot access the Universal MCH centres.
• Deliver direct service according to the DET MCH Framework to families across the City of Greater Dandenong.

Required profile

• A flexible approach to delivering the Universal and Enhanced MCH program.
• Knowledge and understanding of refugee health and community needs.
• Specialist knowledge and experience working with families with children 0 to school age in the Victorian MCH program.
• Current Victorian registration as a Division 1 nurse and midwifery endorsement, and MCH qualifications.

What we offer

• Casual pay of $59+ per hour plus 25 per cent casual loading.
• Salary sacrifice childcare (where available).
• Flexible working options, including hybrid work.
• Learning and development programs including study assistance.
• Reward and recognition programs, health initiatives and wellbeing support.
• A social club.

Applicants must meet the role requirements and address the selection criteria in the role statement. Practical testing, psychometric or aptitude testing may be required. A Working with Children Check and consent to a national police check are needed. Applications close on 5pm, 31 December 2026.