Vacancy Details

Graduate Maternal Child Health Nurse

  • Part-time – Temporary 12-month Graduate role
  • Hourly rate starting at $57.31 plus superannuation
  • Great work-life balance | Make a meaningful impact today!

Wodonga Council is a local government organisation servicing one of Victoria’s fastest-growing regional cities, located in North East Victoria.

We offer the perfect balance of career growth, a regional lifestyle, and access to a vibrant city. Working with a growing and engaged community, Wodonga Council’s programs and services are designed to deliver its vision for our city, our people, and our future.

We are committed to fostering a safe and inclusive workplace where diverse styles, backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives are valued, appreciated, and encouraged. We encourage applications from individuals of diverse backgrounds, including, but not limited to, the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community, people with diverse gender identities and sexualities, individuals with disabilities, and people of all ages, cultures, and ethnic backgrounds. We welcome applications from veterans, and if you wish to discuss your application with our People Team, please contact hr@wodonga.vic.gov.au.

What we will offer

Career Development

At Wodonga Council, we offer continuous learning, mentorship, and professional growth opportunities. Whether you’re looking to expand your skills or advance your career, we support your career development every step of the way.

Leave Entitlements

Our organisation values work-life balance and offers generous and flexible leave entitlements to support your needs. We understand that access to time away from work when you need it will optimise the time spent in the office.

Location – Onsite

This role will require you to be onsite during working hours.

EAP, Fitness Program, Health and Wellbeing Initiatives

Join our team and take advantage of Fitness Passport, find support in the Employee Assistance Program, and enjoy a range of health and well-being initiatives designed to support your physical and mental wellness.

The Role

This role is designed to support newly graduated Maternal and Child Health (MCH) nurses in developing essential skills and gaining experience across various MCH services. The position involves mentoring and exposure to different programs, including Universal MCH, Sleep & Settling, New Parents Group, and Enhanced MCH.

Key Selling Points

  • Comprehensive Graduate Support & Mentoring
  • Diverse Work Experience
  • Career Development & Growth

Key Aspects of the Role

  • Continuous Clinical Skill Development & growth of service understanding

  • Direct Family & Child Health Support as per service guidelines

  • Community Engagement & Education

  • Administration & Record-Keeping

  • Participation as an active member of the team

Key Selection Criteria

Our ideal candidate will be able to demonstrate the following:

  • Registration as a registered nurse (Division 1) and midwife with general registration under the Australian Health Practitioners Registration Authority (APHRA) with additional accredited postgraduate qualifications in maternal and child health nursing.
  • Interest in and ability to work with and maintain relationships with families and children.
  • Beginning knowledge of maternal and child health nursing, child development and assessment, DFFH programs and support services in Victoria.
  • Ability to work with an MCH team, build relationships, and provide information as a graduate maternal and child health nurse through advanced communication skills.

How to Apply

Visit our website: www.wodonga.vic.gov.au/careers
Click the “apply” button to commence your application.

Applicants will be required to:

Upload a cover letter that addresses the key selection criteria as outlined above (support on how to address this criterion can be found here)
Upload a current resume

Prior to commencement, the successful applicant will be required to provide:

  • A copy of a recent National Police Check (less than 3 months old)
  • A current driver’s licence
  • Any other mandatory requirements outlined in the position description (CPR, WWCC)
  • The completion of a pre-employment functional assessment (paid for by the council) might also be required
  • If applicable, evidence regarding the right to work in Australia

Enquiries

Team Leader Maternal Child Health - Tamara Cox – (02) 6022 9384 | tcox@wodonga.vic.gov.au

Applications close 11.59pm, Tuesday, April 22, 2025.

 

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