Maternal and Child Health Nurse (Universal Program)

About the role

Greater Dandenong City Council is recruiting four Maternal and Child Health Nurses to improve outcomes for children and families in the Greater Dandenong community. The Universal MCH program serves CALD and vulnerable families with children from 0 to school age, and the successful applicant will deliver services across the Universal MCH program, including outreach to families unable to access the centres and direct service delivery as per the DET MCH Framework.

The positions are advertised as follows: one permanent part-time (7 days per fortnight), two temporary part-time (4 days per week, parental leave backfill for 12 months) and one temporary full-time (12 months).

Required profile

• A flexible approach to delivering the Universal MCH program and flexible service delivery to outreach families.
• Knowledge and understanding of refugee health and community needs.
• Current Victorian registration as a Division 1 nurse and midwifery endorsement.
• MCH qualifications and specialist knowledge and experience working with families with children 0 to school age in the Victorian MCH program.
• Clear Working with Children Check; consent to a national police check (and, where relevant, an international criminal history check).

What we offer

• Salary of $118,492 - $125,898 per annum, pro-rata, plus superannuation and a qualification allowance.
• 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 complete an online application with a cover letter, resume and responses to the key selection criteria, and will face selection questions, reference checks and possibly practical or psychometric testing. Applications close on 5pm, Tuesday 17 November 2026.