The Role 

The Coordinator Enhanced Maternal and Child Health is an exciting leadership role to ensure the City of Ballarat Enhanced Maternal and Child (MCH) team are well placed to embrace future growth and new partnership initiatives that support early parenting and vulnerable families from within the Family, Youth and Children’s Services Business Unit. 

About You 

We are seeking an experienced MCH Nurse, with a background working with highly complex families and children at risk. You will be part of a multi-disciplinary team of MCH nurses, immunisation nurses, social worker and a family violence practitioner and will be well supported by other nursing leaders. You will provide clinical leadership, you will be part of and lead the implementation of best practice initiatives including with a range of community and health partners, you will provide staff support and contribute to the strategic implementation of the City of Ballarat’s Council Plan and Municipal Early Years Plan. 

This role involves working alongside the other Council teams, in particular the Universal Maternal Child Health and Supported Playgroups with a focus to supporting children at risk and strengthening parenting capacity. The role includes a wide range of partnership and collaborative activities with stakeholder agencies, in particular Child Protection and family violence agencies. 

A background or qualification in leadership, management or human services would be highly desirable in addition to an understanding of policy initiatives occurring within the Enhanced MCH program. 

Be Part of Something More:

Join us in making a real difference in the lives of families within our community. As a Coordinator Enhanced Maternal and Child Health Nurse, you’ll be part of a team that values honesty, transparency, and accountability in everything we do. We believe in the importance of valuing every individual and working together to support the health and wellbeing of the community. Together we create a supportive and inclusive environment where everyone can thrive and make a positive impact. 

To Apply:

To apply for this position please click on the Apply Now button and submit your application. The closing date for this position is Sunday 3 November. Please ensure that you provide a cover letter, current resume and address the key selection criteria as listed in the Position Description. 

The successful applicant will be required to undergo a full employment medical and police check. 

Contact 

For further information on this position, please contact Naomi Goode, Manager Community Child Health, on 0428 388 139. 

The City of Ballarat is an Equal Opportunity employer committed to providing a safe and inclusive working environment that embraces and values child safety, diversity and flexibility. We welcome applications from all walks of life and celebrate the diversity and richness this brings to our workplace. We welcome and encourage applications from people living with a disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, culturally, religiously and linguistically diverse people, young people, older people, women, and people who identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, intersex or queer.  We support flexible and accessible working arrangements for all and are committed to ensuring that all jobs in our workforce can be performed flexibly. If you're short listed for a role and are looking for flexibility, we encourage you to start the flexible working conversation with the hiring manager to find out what options may be possible for the role you're applying for.