Our Ideal Candidate
Your passion, positive nature and great communication skills will foster an efficient and responsible family health service. Your professionalism will allow you to join our small team to drive a collaborative and integrated service delivery using contemporary practice, service improvement and excellence to respond to the needs of the community regarding maternal and child health care.
You will be an experienced and qualified Maternal and Child Health Nurse registered with AHPRA and qualified to perform the role of the Enhanced MCH services.
Join us to improve the health, development, learning and well-being of children, their mothers, and families from pregnancy through transition to school.
Our Maternal and Child Health Program
The Maternal and Child Health service (MCH) is free and provides primary care to postnatal women and children from birth to school age. The service supports families with an emphasis on parenting education, social support groups, health promotion and prevention, developmental assessment, and early intervention.
Maternal and child health nurses are registered nurses and midwives who have tertiary qualifications in child and family health nursing. Some nurses also have additional qualifications in perinatal and infant mental health, immunisation and lactation consultant accreditation.
The MCH team aims to give our community the very best support and the latest evidence-based information to promote child health and development, and to support parent’s wellbeing.
Enhanced Maternal and Child Health Services
The Enhanced Maternal and Child Health Service is a home visiting program provided by Maternal and Child Health Nurses and Social Workers to assist families by providing extra support and guidance. It is in addition to the suite of services offered through the Universal MCH service.
It provides a more intensive level of support and responds assertively to the needs of children and families who may be at risk. Telephone referrals are accepted from GPs, child and family services or allied health professionals.
A Flexible Approach
We want the very best people working for us and we understand that your personal circumstances are unique. Alpine Shire Council would be delighted to discuss what working arrangements could be possible to make this opportunity suit you.
Apply Now - MCH Nurse Enhanced
Alpine Shire Council is an Equal Opportunity employer. People of all ages, from culturally and/or linguistically diverse backgrounds and First Nations peoples are encouraged to apply for this position. We will provide reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process and in the workplace to support equal opportunities.
- Temporary Part Time position (0.4 FTE)
- Until 30-June 2027
- Based throughout our community in Bright, Mount Beauty and Myrtleford
- Alpine Shire Council Enterprise Agreement 2023:
- Base rate of $54.52/hr + Qualification Allowances ('Enhanced' qualifications) + Super + Leave Loading
Applications close Sunday 11:59pm 26 July 2026.
See the position description for more detail about the role.
About Alpine Shire
Alpine Shire Council is a values-based organisation that delivers meaningful outcomes for its community. We are led by Councillors and an Executive Leadership Group that genuinely cares, and, at our core, passionate colleagues who enjoy what they do. We offer flexibility and invest in developing our people.
We are located in the stunning high-country region of North East Victoria surrounded by spectacular mountains with plenty of natural waterways for you to enjoy. Renowned as one of Victoria’s premier holiday destinations, this spectacular region is an adventure and nature lover’s paradise. Within our beautiful high country we really have it all – Downhill & cross country skiing, world class mountain biking; fishing; 4-wheel driving; paragliding; rock climbing; rafting and so much more!
Appreciate a flexible work life balance with an adventure, nature and food lover’s paradise on your doorstep. Enjoy the rural lifestyle and be welcomed by a friendly community who love where they live.
Submit your application today, to join us in delivering meaningful work with a dedicated team!
Want more details?
Contact Person: Ask to speak with our MCH Coordinator or email mch@alpineshire.vic.gov.au
Phone number: (03) 5755 0555
Please note: Recruitment activity may commence prior to the closing date, so don't delay submitting your application. Council reserves the right to appoint a candidate into the role prior to the closing date. Applicants will be kept updated on the status of their application.