Maternal Child Health Team Leader

Exciting opportunity to join one of Melbourne's largest municipalities.

Located in the centre of Melbourne's growing west, Brimbank City Council is a local government that is welcoming, diverse and proud - just like the community we serve.

Being community first underpins everything we do. We work and advocate for our community, being innovative, future-focused and responsive and apply these same principles to the way we work with each other every day.

Every person working for Brimbank City Council shares our aspiration to make our City the best it can be!

We are currently seeking a Full time Permanent staff member to join our team based at our offices in Sunshine and the Brimbank Community.

The role

Reporting to the Coordinator of Child and Family Health and Wellbeing, we are seeking a Maternal Child Health Team Leader who can bring their skills and experience for:

• Lead and manage the provision of a high-quality Maternal and Child Health Service (MCH);
• Contribute to the Development and implementation of strategic plans, service improvement and innovation to address the evolving needs of the community
• Raise the profile of the MCH service and work in partnership with internal and external agencies, State Government, and tertiary institutions.

To be considered you will have:

• Local government experience is desirable
• Demonstrated ability and experience in MCH nursing with a strong knowledge and understanding of current theory and practice issues relevant to the MCH service.
• Demonstrated ability to supervise and mentor staff
• Demonstrated ability to coordinate professional development programs for MCH staff.
• Demonstrated experience in counselling and mentoring staff.
• Knowledge and understanding of the Council’s policies and procedures and the operation of Local Government in general.
• Commitment to implementing Council’s values and behaviours.

Benefits of working at Brimbank include:

• Rostered day off
• 36 hour working week
• Flexible work practices including hybrid working arrangements
• 16 days of personal leave per year (FTE)
• 16 weeks paid parental leave (FTE)
• 3 weeks partner leave
• Make a positive impact to your local community

To view a full list of employee benefits, please view Council's Employee Value Proposition

To view a copy of this Position Description, please go to https://www.brimbank.vic.gov.au/careers and click on the Job Listing. To apply, please include your Resume and a Cover Letter of no more than 2 pages, outlining how you can deliver on the key aspects of the role and how you will assist Brimbank in 'becoming the best it can be'.

Brimbank City Council actively encourages applicants from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander heritage, people living with disability, and LGBTQIA+ and people from culturally diverse backgrounds to explore the opportunity of a career at Brimbank.

If you have any support or access requirements, or would like to speak to someone about employment process please contact People Culture and Wellbeing on 92494000.

Brimbank City Council is a Child Safe organisation and endeavouring to promote child safe, child friendly practices.

To be eligible for employment at Brimbank City Council you must be an Australian citizen, permanent resident of Australia or be legally entitled to work in Australia.

All applications should be submitted online by clicking on 'Apply' link.

Direct any queries regarding the role to: Elen McDonald - *****@brimbank.vic.gov.au

Don't meet every single requirement for this role? Studies have shown women and those of underrepresented groups are less likely to apply for roles unless they meet every criterion. At Brimbank City Council, we recognise that different experiences make for great community outcomes. If you are excited about this role, but your experience doesn't perfectly align to the criteria we encourage you to click the APPLY button now and submit your application.

If you want to know more about what we do or why you should work for Brimbank City Council check out our web page: https://www.brimbank.vic.gov.au/careers