Are you interested in undertaking your clinical placement with the supportive Maternal and Child Health team at South Gippsland Shire Council?
We are now taking applications from Child and Family Health University students to undertake their clinical placement with us in 2027.
Our team support aspiring Maternal and Child Health Nurses with clinical placements to support fulltime and part time university enrolments. Our service provides professional nursing and midwifery support and advice for families with children from birth to school age.
Application requirements include:
- Having at least three years’ experience as a Registered Nurse and three years’ experience as a hospital-based Midwife
- Registration with AHPRA as a Registered Nurse and Registered Midwife
- Preparation to enrol in a university postgraduate Child and Family Health qualification once a placement is confirmed
- Availability to attend block placements (minimum two days per week recommended)
- Ability to complete all pre-placement checks, including reference checks, and provide confirmation of University conducted police check and employee Working with Children Check
South Gippsland Shire Council offers a friendly and professional workplace with values based leadership.
We put our customer at the centre of all we do and strive to deliver exceptional projects and services to our community.
Our region provides a perfect blend of coast and country. Enjoy green rolling hills, wind-swept beaches and the world-famous Wilsons Prom, right on your doorstep.
Our values – Accountability, Customer Focus and Excellence – are present in everything we do and how we do it. We seek like-minded colleagues to join our team who are committed to these values and culture.
Applications close Midnight Wednesday 15 July 2026.
Enquiries to: Amy Williams, Team Leader Maternal and Child Health on 03 5662 9377
If you would like to become a part of our team at South Gippsland Shire Council, please submit your application.
You will be required to address the application questions and upload your resume. This is an opportunity to demonstrate your potential and set your application apart from the rest!
For further information on our recruitment process please click here.
All correspondence regarding your application status and interview will be sent to you via email.
Shortlisting decisions are made by people who understand the role, not software alone. Every application is reviewed by a real person, not an automated system. We believe in human-led recruitment and value conversation, not just resumes.
All preferred candidates will be required to complete relevant background checks (including but not limited to police checks, reference checks, medical checks (drug and alcohol tests) and psychometric testing) prior to the candidate's employment being confirmed. The outcomes of the background checks do not automatically bar candidates; however, will be assessed against the inherent requirements of the job.
Please be advised any representation via an agency will not be considered. Agencies - no need to contact us, we've got this one.
South Gippsland Shire Council is an Equal Opportunity employer and aims to provide all necessary support to ensure that all abilities and backgrounds are not disadvantaged in the recruitment process. If you require an adjustment to the recruitment process, please feel free to identify yourself as a person with different needs in your application and indicate what type of reasonable adjustment you require. Alternatively you can contact a member of the People & Culture team on 03 5662 9233 and identify the position you are applying for and specify your requirements.
All councillors, employees, students, agency staff, contractors and volunteers are required to act in accordance with equal opportunity, anti-discrimination, harassment, vilification and child safety legislation. South Gippsland Shire Council is committed to safeguarding children and young people. We all have a responsibility to ensure our workplaces are respectful, safe and inclusive and free of all forms of unlawful and unacceptable behaviours. By applying for this role you agree to the above.
If you are having any issues applying for this position, please call our People & Culture Team on 03 5662 9233 or email [email protected]
