
Early Parenting Practitioner
Queen Elizabeth Centre
Posted 17 days ago
About us
Formed in 1917, QEC is a public sector Early Parenting and Community Services organisation, supporting families across Noble Park, Wodonga, Preston, Hastings and Morwell to build parenting confidence and help children thrive. We deliver a variety of services and support programs to families with young children (aged from newborn to 4 years of age) in partnership with government and not for profit partners.
Our evidence-based programs work alongside families, building on their strengths to support children’s safety, health and development.
At QEC, we work together with families and communities to create a respectful, inclusive and welcoming environment. We celebrate the different strengths and experiences that everyone brings.
We embrace diversity and want to make sure our places, processes and services are fair, more accessible, and open to all. It is important to us that people can express their beliefs, values and needs and that these are heard and understood so that everyone feels safe, respected and feels a sense of belonging.
The role
We are expanding our early parenting services and seeking compassionate, experienced Enrolled Nurses and Early Parenting Practitioners to join our team. Roles are available at varying FTE, with full-time and part-time options. If you are passionate about supporting families through one of life’s most important transitions, we would love to hear from you.
Working within our multidisciplinary team, you'll provide clinical care, education and practical support to families as they build confidence in settling, feeding and caring for their babies — helping give Victorian children the best possible start in life.
About you
To be considered for this role you will need to demonstrate:
- Current AHPRA registration as an Endorsed Enrolled Nurse or a qualification in Early Childhood Development
- Experience in maternal/child health, midwifery, paediatrics or early parenting highly regarded but not essential
- Genuine passion for supporting families and promoting positive parenting outcomes
- Strong communication, assessment and interpersonal skills
- Ability to work in partnership with parents/careers to enhance their parenting capacity
- Solution based approach to infant, child, family and parenting issues
- Flexibility to work a rotating roster, including some evenings/weekends
For a detailed position description including selection criteria, please refer to our website www.qec.org.au.
Benefits of working with us
- Generous public sector salary packaging
- 25 days annual leave (pro rata for part time)
- Extensive training, study leave and opportunities for professional development
- Access to QEC's wellbeing program, Employee Assistance - Program and team building activities
- Free onsite car parking
How to apply
Please attach a cover letter outlining your suitability to the position’s Key Selection Criteria, your preferred FTE and your resume outlining education and employment background (refer Position Description on our website at www.qec.org.au/joinus).
Applications close 14.08.2026.
For further information please contact Briony Kelly, Nurse Unit Manager on 9549 2777 or the People Culture and Safety Team via peo•••••••••••••@qec.org.au
We are committed to the safety and wellbeing of all children, families, visitors and employees at QEC.
All QEC employees maintain current Health Care Worker Immunisation requirements, undergo a Criminal History Check and hold a current Employee Working with Children Check.
We exemplify QEC’s Values, the Victorian Public Sector Code of Conduct and Values and the Victorian Child Safe Standards.
We aim to provide a culturally safe environment for First Nations people and promote diversity and equal opportunity at QEC, to ensure all can enjoy a sense of belonging.
About Queen Elizabeth Centre
QEC originated as a baby health centre opening in North Richmond in 1917. Over the years, it became pre-eminent in the provision of maternal child health care, and the training of nurses, throughout Victoria.
In 1934, it became a registered public hospital, which then evolved to become the Queen Elizabeth Centre in 1986. Over time nurse training moved out of hospitals to the higher education sector and the QEC’s focus began to shift towards children within high-risk profiles.
The QEC moved to its current purpose built facilities in Noble Park in 1998.
Source: This is an extract from the company's own website.