Enhanced Maternal and Child Health Nurse

Mitchell Shire Council has embarked on Victoria’s last great story of growth.

Located just 40 minutes from Melbourne where the city meets the country, we’re renowned for our scenic beauty that’s rich in both history and heritage.  We’re home to a mix of beautiful natural landscapes, townships and emerging communities in some of Australia’s fastest-growing suburbs.

Come join a Local Government Organisation offering a fantastic opportunity for Community, Opportunity and Growth for the right applicant.

This is your opportunity to join a supportive organisation in an area with rapid population growth. In 2025 Mitchell Shire is home to 64,175 residents, it is forecast to grow to 221,636 by 2046.

About the Opportunity

Mitchell Shire Maternal and Child Health Service is seeking a highly skilled and passionate Enhanced Maternal and Child Health Nurse to join our dynamic team.  

As an Enhanced Maternal and Child Health (EMCH) Nurse at Mitchell Shire, your role is to provide a flexible, child-centered, family-focused service for children from birth to 6 years and their families. You will support families facing significant complexities, ensuring all services adhere to the Department of Health Enhanced Maternal and Child Health Guidelines.

This role is a permanent part-time 0.6 FTE opportunity. Remuneration begins at $124.9K (MCHY4) plus superannuation.

About You

To be successful in this role, you will require:

• Current Registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Board with a Graduate Diploma in Child and Family Health Nursing.
• Five years' experience as a Maternal and Child Health Nurse
• Demonstrated ability to build and maintain relationships with stakeholders.
• Experience working with complex and vulnerable clients.
• Proven ability to work independently.
• High level of verbal and written skills.

For further information about this role please contact Debra Reynolds, Maternal Child and Immunisation Coordinator Debra.Reynolds@mitchellshire.vic.gov.au 

All applications must address the Key Selection Criteria in the position description. For information on how to apply, please visit our Careers page.

Mitchell Shire Council are a Child Safe Organisation. The successful applicant will be required to obtain a Working with Children Check, prior to commencement. Mitchell Shire Council is an equal opportunity employer and committed to building a diverse, inclusive and respectful workplace.

Applications close at 5pm Wednesday 4 February 2026.