EOI - Maternal and Child Health Team Leader (Programs)
Job No:
MEL1489
Location:
Melton
Full Time Fixed Term Position
30th of June 2025 until 29 August 2025
Maternal and Child Health Team Leader
The Opportunity
There is an opportunity for an experienced Maternal and Child Health Nurse to act in MCH Team Leader (Programs) role for a period of 9 weeks. This role oversees the Immunisation service, Lactation service, Sleep and Settling and Parent Education Programs. This role works with the Maternal and Child Health Manager and MCH Leadership Team, in the implementation and application of service best practice.
The position will report directly to the Maternal and Child Health Manager.
If you are an experienced MCH nurse, and passionate mentor with a strategic eye for supporting a growing community, then this job is for you. As part of the MCH leadership team you will help shape the future of our service.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide clinical practice support for practitioners working within the Maternal and Child Health and Immunisation service and undertake clinical sessions as required.
- Contribute to the development, implementation and monitoring of forward leaning policies and procedures as well as a plan that strongly positions the Maternal and Child Health and Immunisation services for population growth.
- Create a high-performance team culture characterised by empowerment, trust and respect through effective leadership, coaching and high-quality supervision.
- Make decisions on the day to day running of the Maternal and Child Health services.
How To Apply
This role reports directly to the Manager Maternal and Child Health and interested staff are encouraged to contact Heidi Brundell to discuss the key responsibilities affiliated with the position in greater detail on 0438 525 271.
Prior to expressing interest, please ensure that you have a conversation with your supervisor/Manager.
To complete your application, please enter your details below, upload your CV and answer the question regarding a candidate statement detailing your motivation for seeking this role, what you will bring to the role, and the anticipated career development outcomes to be derived. Please note, answering the Key Selection Criteria from the Position Description is not required.
Applications close 3:00pm Monday 23 June 2025
Please note that only employees with 6 months service and who are employed directly with Melton City Council are eligible to apply for internally advertised roles.
At Melton City Council we care for our people, we’re committed to the professional growth of our employees and support balance and flexibility. If you want to work with talented, passionate people and build a thriving and vibrant community, we encourage you to apply. We strongly encourage job applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disabilities, LGBTIQ and people from culturally diverse backgrounds.