Support families. Strengthen the community
At Banyule City Council, we’re committed to supporting every child and family to thrive. We’re seeking a compassionate and experienced Casual Maternal & Child Health Nurse to deliver the Universal Maternal and Child Health Service to the families of Banyule practising within the MCH program standards and practice guidelines.
This is a role for a nurse who is passionate about evidence-based practice, family-centred care, and continuous improvement. You’ll work closely with the MCH and Immunisation Coordinator and Team Leaders to deliver a responsive, inclusive, and high-performing service that meets the diverse needs of our community.
Why this role matters:
You will be at the forefront of delivering maternal and child health services—ensuring every family receives the support they need, when they need it.
What you’ll do:
- Provide universal MCH service to families in Banyule
- Provide leave coverage for permanent staff across a variety of MCH centers within Banyule
- Promote healthy outcomes for children and families in Banyule
About you:
You are a skilled and passionate Maternal and Child Health Nurse, you’ll be AHPRA registered, and you’re deeply committed to family-centred care and understand how high-quality MCH services positively shape a child’s early development.
You thrive in a collaborative environment, are solutions-focused, and bring a proactive approach. Most importantly, you’re driven by the opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of others. You also have:
- Registration as a General Division 1 Nurse & Midwife with AHPRA
- A post graduate qualification in Family and Child Health Nursing
- Ability to work independently, and within a multidisciplinary team
- Demonstrated clinical experience in Maternal & Child Health
- Aware of child and family health issues, normal child development, family dynamics and promotion of maternal well being
- High levels of written and oral communication skills
- Conversant with relevant health promotion issues
Mandatory Pre-employment checks:
- Functional Capacity Assessment
- Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check (NCCHC).
- Working with Children's Check
- Driver's License
- Registration as a General Nurse and Midwife with current practising certificate from APHRA
- CPR and First Aid Certificate
We offer:
- Flexibility to fit work around your other commitments, working on a casual basis across Banyule’s MCH centres.
- $65.61 to $68.64 per hour (depending on experience), plus qualification allowance, plus casual loading, plus super.
- A team-oriented culture that fosters collaboration and open communication, allowing employees to contribute their ideas and learn from others.
- Award-winning learning and development opportunities
How to apply:
Please submit your resume and a cover letter addressing the key selection criteria from the position description.
For more information about the position please view the position description. To discuss your interest or of you have any questions, please contact Hayley White or Jodie Aicher on 9490 4222 for a confidential conversation.
Applications close : 21 September 2026 at 11.45pm
Equal Opportunity and Accessibility: Banyule City Council is an Equal Opportunity Employer; we value diversity and inclusion, and we welcome candidates from all backgrounds. If you have a reasonable adjustment, support, or access requirement, we encourage you to inform us through your application or email [email protected]
Our Values : At Banyule, our values of respect, integrity, responsibility, initiative and inclusion guide how we work with each other and our community. We are looking for someone who shares these values and is passionate about creating positive outcomes for our people and the community we serve.
Community Vision : We in Banyule are a thriving, sustainable, inclusive and connected community. We are engaged, we belong, and we value and protect our environment.
Diversity Statement : Our community is made up of diverse, cultures, beliefs, abilities, bodies, sexualities, ages, and genders. We are committed to access, equity, participation, and rights for everyone: principles that empower, foster harmony, and increase the well-being of an inclusive community.
To discover more about Banyule's commitment to advancing gender equality in the workplace, please find Banyule's Workplace Gender Equality Action Plan 2021-2025 .
Acknowledgment of the Traditional Custodians : Banyule City Council is proud to acknowledge the Wurundjeri Woi-wurrung people as Traditional Custodians of the land and we pay respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Elders, past, present and emerging, who have resided in the area and have been an integral part of the region’s history.
Banyule City Council endorses the Uluru Statement from the Heart in full and accepts the invitation to walk with First Nations peoples, to a better future for us all.
Child Safe Standards Statement of Commitment : Banyule City Council is a child-safe organisation committed to the safety and well-being of children.
Council has a zero tolerance for child abuse. All allegations and safety concerns will be treated seriously and acted upon. As a child-safe organisation we are committed to providing a child-safe environment where children feel safe, are empowered, valued and protected. Council will actively listen to children, ensuring their voices are heard and considered in decisions that affect their lives.
