Part Time permanent opportunity – 0.6FTE

$50.31896 to $52.30828 per hour based on qualifications and experience

11.5% Superannuation

About Us:

The Strathbogie Shire is a vibrant and progressive rural municipality located about two hours from the Melbourne CBD along the Hume Highway. We have diverse and picturesque communities served by townships such as Euroa, Nagambie, Violet Town, Avenel, Longwood, Ruffy and Strathbogie.

About the Role:

We are seeking Maternal & Child Health Nurses to join our small team to provide the Universal and Enhanced Maternal and Child Health Program to families in the Strathbogie Shire.

The successful candidates will have access to a dedicated M&CH car, flexible hours, income protection insurance, clinical supervision program and educational support.

Key Responsibilities:

Promotion and delivery of the Department of Education and Training Key Age and Stage Framework (as set out in the Maternal and Chile Health Practice Guidelines and Maternal and Child Health Service Guidelines) ensuring universal access for all families.

Ongoing monitoring and assessment of children to enable identification of children and families who require further assessment, intervention and support.

Implementation of strategies to bring families together and foster social networks and strengthen community connections.

Provision of additional support to families where clinically indicated.

Our ideal candidate will have:

Demonstrated ability to work as a clinical nurse specialist with minimal day to day supervision.

Skills in assessment, case management and referral.

Knowledge of current issues affecting the Maternal and Child Health Service.

An understanding the importance of confidentiality.

An understanding the requirements of Mandatory Reporting.

Why you will love working at Strathbogie Shire Council:

We understand the need for flexibility and can offer:

Negotiated start and finish times.

We have generous leave entitlements including:

3 additional days Family Care Leave per year to support caring requirements.

3 days paid leave during Christmas closure.

Long service leave available pro rata after five years and transferable across local government organisations.

Up to 10 days unpaid leave per year for Cultural and Ceremonial Leave.

Up to 20 days of paid Family Violence Leave annually.

Parental leave - 16 weeks of paid leave for primary carer and 2 weeks for secondary carer, with the option to be taken at half pay.

We value your health and wellbeing and offer:

Access to the Employee Assistance Program (EAP).

Income Protection Scheme for all employees.

Weekly onsite visits for treatment of soft tissue injuries.

Annual Flu Vaccinations.

Access to Local Government Employee Health Plan.

We encourage professional development and learning opportunities including:

Support to study with a repayment plan via payroll deductions.

Access to study leave.

On the job training.

And the bonuses:

Annual pay increases in line with our Enterprise Agreement.

17.5% Leave Loading paid out annually as a lump sum "Christmas bonus".

Recognition awards for years of service.

For further information about this position, please contact Kate McKernan, Manager - Community & Culture on 5795 0000.

How to Apply:
Please visit our website www.strathbogie.vic.gov.au to view the position description and to complete an online application form. Applications that have not addressed the key selection criteria will not be considered.

Applications close 5pm, Monday 5 May 2025.

Strathbogie Shire Council is an equal opportunity employer and a Child Safe organisation. We value diversity in our workplace and will consider flexible working arrangements.