• Supported Leadership Opportunity
• Victoria’s largest Maternal and Child Health Service
• Work Life Balance – Part Time (.8)
• $ 152,703 plus Super (pro rata)

The City of Casey is one of Victoria’s largest, fastest growing and most diverse cities. The Council plans and delivers quality services and infrastructure for the more than 400,000 residents who call Casey home.

Our Maternal and Child Health service is the largest in Victoria, delivering quality services to our diverse and growing community through a Universal and Enhanced Maternal and Child Health Service, programs including Sleep and Settling, Lactation, First Time Parent’s Groups and Enhanced Service Casework.

In response to ongoing growth, increasing demand for services to meet complex needs, and to sustain a positive team culture, we are continuing to invest in our MCH service with leadership roles that enhance our service delivery.

Casey’s MCH leadership structure includes a Head of MCH, two lead MCH positions, and six MCH Team Leader positions, across Universal and Specialist services.

Our Benefits:

Benefits | City of Casey 

• A supportive learning culture, including quality Leadership Training and Professional Development days
• Multi-award-winning architectural office building with equipped Kitchens, onsite Café, Library, and so much more.
• 2 minutes’ walk to Westfield shopping centre, free onsite carpark, gym/pool with discounted memberships and free workout Wednesday.

We live our values of dreaming big, empowering each other, and making our community proud.

A bit about the role

Reporting to the Head of Maternal and Child Health, this position will lead Maternal and Child Health specialist services and programs including Enhanced Maternal and Child Health, Sleep and Settling, Lactation support, and First Time Parent’s Groups.

What you’ll deliver

• Lead the operational aspects of the Maternal and Child Health Specialist Services team, including support of Team leaders, Enhanced MCH Nurses, Sleep & Settling team, Lactation Consultants and First Time Parent’s Group Facilitators
• Ensure key performance indicators and participation rates are met within the expected individual and expected service delivery models
• Ensure effective operation as a team to achieve objectives, fostering a culture that provides opportunities for all team members.
• Provide timely support for staff, escalating to the Head of Maternal and Child Health as appropriate.
• Ensure the Service complies with legislative, regulatory and contractual requirements and meets growing community needs

What you’ll bring

• A people centred, flexible and adaptable leadership style
• Experience as a leader of Maternal and Child Health services and programs
• Demonstrated ability to develop productive relationship with senior stakeholders, government departments and agencies.
• Experience in financial management, business planning and monitoring services
• Broad knowledge of services for families including an understanding of the Legislative, Regulatory and funding guidelines
• Current registration with AHPRA as a Registered Nurse (Division 1) and Midwife
• Accredited postgraduate Degree / Diploma in Child Family Health Nursing (Maternal and Child Health)
• Willingness to undergo pre-employment background checks including National Criminal History, Working with Children, Victorian Driver’s license

What’s next?

If you think this role might be for you, we would love to hear from you.

Please apply by following the links and attaching a cover letter and resume. We do not require any selection criteria to be addressed.

Position Description: here

To find out more about the role, please contact Laura Page, Head of Maternal Child Health 0437501891 and talent@casey.vic.gov.au

Applications will be accepted until 11.55pm on 7th December 2025.

We are a 2024 Circle Back Initiative Employer – we commit to respond to every applicant.

At the City of Casey, we are proud to be an inclusive, child safe, and equal opportunity employer. We welcome applications from people of all ages, genders, cultures, backgrounds, and abilities, including those with a disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, LGBTIQA+ communities, multicultural communities, and refugee or migrant backgrounds.

We are committed to providing a diverse, safe, and inclusive environment where everyone can grow and succeed. We promote gender equity and actively address barriers to employment, ensuring participation without discrimination and supporting workplace adjustments.

For any reasonable adjustments or access needs during the application or interview process, please contact the Talent Team at 9709 9633 or Talent@casey.vic.gov.au.

The City of Casey reserves the right not to make any appointments for this position.

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