Hours per week: 38
Remuneration: M&CH Coordinator salary $164,649.21 per annum plus superannuation
Location: Werribee based with potential for a hybrid work arrangement

MANDATORY QUALIFICATIONS TO PRACTICE AS A MCH NURSE IN VICTORIA, AS OUTLINED IN THE POSITION DESCRIPTION:

• Current registration with AHPRA:
• Registered Nurse (Division 1)
• Registered Midwife, and;
  In addition to the above registrations, accredited postgraduate Diploma/Degree (or equivalent) in Child and Family Health Nursing.

Extensive experience practising as an MCH nurse preferably in the Victorian MCH Service

• Extensive experience in policy and strategy development, service planning and delivery along with a working knowledge of evidence based family health and wellbeing services and the relevant legislative frameworks and funding guidelines
• Demonstrated ability in preparing annual budgets and managing budgeting processes including, cash flows, variance and other financial reports
• Demonstrated experience in the preparation and presentation of high-level Department and Council reports
• Experience identifying and analyse strategic opportunities for service development and innovation in a growing community.

If you progress past the interview stage, you may be required to complete pre-employment screening, which may include police checks, a medical, qualification verification, and an Australian work rights check.

If you are looking for a new challenge in a fast-paced environment and love being innovative knowing that your work makes a direct difference for our community, then this job opportunity is for you! We are seeking a Coordinator Maternal Child Family Health & Wellbeing to lead a multi-disciplinary team, inspiring and enacting change to push the boundaries of what is possible in order to deliver positive family outcomes.
You will play a central role in strategic planning, service development, and the implementation of evidence-based practices to enable the delivery of maternal and child health (MCH) services, immunisation services, and parenting support programs. Your leadership will ensure the delivery of high-quality, family-centered care that meets the diverse needs of our community, including vulnerable and at-risk populations.
In this influential position, you will work closely with internal stakeholders, external partners, and community organisations to strengthen early years support systems and contribute to Council’s broader public health and well-being objectives.
This position requires both strategic insight and hands-on coordination, balancing the big picture with operational excellence. You will champion collaborative approaches and continuous improvement across the unit and the Community Support Department, support data-driven decision-making, and ensure that services reflect the diverse needs and voices of families in the community.