- Multiple Casual Opportunities
- Maternal and Child Health graduates encouraged to apply - supportive environment provided
- Based at MCH centers across the municipality
- Opportunities to undertake center visits, home visits, groups, sleep and settling, community talks and outreach services
- Applications close 29 September 2024
Monash is a dynamic organisation committed to providing excellence in service delivery. Located in the eastern region, Monash is a cosmopolitan and culturally diverse city, close to the demographic center of Melbourne.
The Monash Maternal Child Health service (MCH) is situated within the Children Youth and Family Services department. This department has a strong focus on supporting infants, children and families offering innovative service delivery models to meet the needs of a contemporary community. The Maternal Child Health program is committed to providing service excellence that is evidence based, family centered and grounded in strength-based practice.
About the Position
We are seeking candidates who are highly motivated, flexible and agile in-service delivery with demonstrated ability to support families from the postnatal period to school age, fostering partnerships that promote optimal health and wellbeing. The successful candidate will have a strong understanding of the physical, emotional and social factors affecting families in contemporary communities with demonstrated experience implementing innovative strategies to support engagement.
The role provides the opportunity to work both within a center, clients homes and outreach.
Skills and Experience
- Current nurse and midwife registration with Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA)
- Post graduate Qualifications in Family, Child and Community Health or equivalent (as defined by AHPRA)
- Strong communication and customer service skills with the ability to engage with diverse communities
- Knowledge and skills relevant to the provision of the Victorian Local Government Maternal and Child Health service
- Well-developed knowledge and understanding regarding women’s health issues and in particular, post-natal depression and ability to use Edinburgh Post Natal Depression scale
- Knowledge of the specific needs of families from cultural and linguistic diverse backgrounds (CALD) including first Nations families
- Experience in facilitating community education/health promotion programs for infants, young children and their families as per program standards
- Demonstrated understanding of Child Information Sharing Schemes and Family Violence Information Sharing Schemes, MARAM and Child Safe Standards
Requirements
- Registration as Nurse and Midwife with APHRA
- Qualifications in Maternal Child Health/ Family Health Nursing
- Current Victorian Driver’s License
- Employee Working with Children’s Check
- Satisfactory National Police Check completed in past 6 months
- Other pre-employment checks may be required depending on the role requirements
Benefits
As a City of Monash employee, your personal and professional development is a key focus for us. You will have access to:
- Supportive and experienced leaders that care for your development and wellbeing
- Vibrant health and well-being programs
- Employee Assistance Program for you and your family
- Flexible working arrangements
- Training and development opportunities
- Discounted gym memberships at our Active Monash Recreation Centres
Apply for this amazing opportunity
Please submit your resume along with a cover letter. Applications are currently open, with a closing date of Sunday 29th September 2024 11.55pm.
For further information please contact Laura Page, Coordinator Maternal Child Health & Immunisation, on 0481 903 309 or at laura.page@monash.vic.gov.au
Monash Council is committed to be a flexible, safe, equal and inclusive workplace where we embrace and support diversity.
As an Equal Opportunity employer, we encourage applications from people who are from different backgrounds including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, people of any age, race, ethnicity, religion, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation and cultural background. If you have a reasonable adjustment, support or access requirement, we encourage you to let us know through your application or email recruitment@monash.vic.gov.au
We are also committed to being a Child Safe organisation and have zero tolerance to child abuse.