Band MCH1-4 - $68.97 - $73.18 including casual loading excluding superannuation and allowances

Are you an experienced Maternal and Child Health Nurse looking for flexibility? Southern Grampians Shire Council is seeking passionate, qualified professionals to join our casual pool.

Step in to support regional families when they need it most. This role offers excellent casual rates and the opportunity to work across our beautiful shire, helping local parents and children thrive.

The Maternal and Child Health Nurse will promote optimal wellbeing for children 0 - 6 years of age by developmental assessment and monitoring health, physical, emotional, and social wellbeing whilst providing an advisory, supportive, and educative primary health service to their families and caregivers. 

You will provide a comprehensive service to families through the implementation of the Maternal & Child Health Program and Enhanced Maternal & Child Health Service.

The ideal candidate will be highly experienced, qualified and a caring MCH Nurse, whilst working within the parameters of the Maternal & Child Health Program, and any other policy directions established by Council, or the Government.

Your background includes delivering inclusive strategies, policies and programming to enhance outcomes and provide positive access for children and families, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander families, vulnerable families and those from culturally diverse backgrounds.

Benefits of working at Council:

• We encourage personal and professional growth
• We understand the importance of work / life balance
• We embrace change
• We are committed to providing a safe work environment
• We offer flexible work arrangements

Working at Southern Grampians Shire Council provides great work life balance, competitive remuneration, salary sacrifice, access to health and wellbeing programs, and access to further training and development opportunities. We are a child safe organisation.

Further information for this role can be obtained by contacting Wallis Prophet, Community Wellbeing Coordinator via phone on 0435 114 119.

Full details of this position are in the position description attached below.

How to apply:

• Click the Apply button below
• Download and read the position description here
• Attach a resume and cover letter addressing the key selection criteria

Applications close: Friday 26 June 2026 at 5.00pm