About the role

As an Enhanced Maternal and Child Health Nurse, you will support families and children experiencing complex challenges, helping to identify and respond to risks that may affect health and wellbeing. Your work will focus on building trust, promoting safety, and improving outcomes for children and families who may be facing disadvantage or vulnerability.

Yarra Ranges provides a unique opportunity to work in a landscape of natural beauty, rich in cultural heritage and local identity. Hosting communities as diverse as our teams, with expert Maternal and Health Nurses working across 14 centres. We are passionately delivering key age and stages appointments to over 10,000 families with young children aged 0-6.

This is a Full Time Temporary Position until July 2026, with an hourly rate of $62.27, plus a higher qualifications allowance, laundry allowance, and superannuation.

Experience and skills we’re looking for

Post Graduate Diploma in Child & Family Health Nursing, or Post Graduate Diploma of Nursing Science in Child, Family and Community Nursing.

Extensive experience in providing a comprehensive health service for families with children 0-6 years. This involves providing primary health care, health promotion and parenting.

Extensive experience in providing the Key Age and Stage Framework program, as well as the flexible component to allow for the additional needs of the child and family support; early identification of health concerns and early intervention with referral to appropriate medical, allied health, community, and social supports.

Ability to work collaboratively within a team-based environment.

Current AHPRA registration.

How to apply

Please ensure you submit your application via our jobs portal by clicking ‘Apply’. Include a resume and cover letter with your application. In your cover letter, tell us about your experience, skills, and why you would like to work with us here at Yarra Ranges Council.

Applications close 11.59pm, Thursday the 25th August 2025.

Contact for enquiries, adjustments, or support: Tarny Irwin, MCH Coordinator, 0484 660 363.

If you need support with your application or have accessibility needs, please call the contact person above or email us at [email protected].

Applicants who progress past the interview stage must complete pre-employment checks. These checks will include a Police Check, Working with Children Check and Medical Check.

About Yarra Ranges Council

Yarra Ranges Council committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone is welcome. We encourage people of all genders, cultures, backgrounds, and abilities to apply for jobs with us. We support flexible work arrangements, including full-time, part-time, hybrid, and job-sharing options to meet your needs and suit your life.

Yarra Ranges Council is a child safe organisation and is committed to the safety and wellbeing of all children and young people in our community. We are committed to protecting children from abuse in accordance with the Victorian Child Safe Standards.