Employment Status: Permanent, part time
Days & Hours of Work: 4 days, totalling 30.4 hours per week
Competitive Salary: MCH Team Leader Year 2 - $142,123 pro rata (inclusive of 6.5% qualification and 6.5% additional duties allowances) + 12% superannuation
Location: Corporate Centre in Sandringham, with some flexibility to work from home

About Us:

We are a passionate organisation, connected in our shared goal to be ‘sector leading’ in all that we do for the community and each other. Home to over 100,000 residents, Bayside City Council's enduring purpose is building extraordinary places, thriving communities, and better futures.

Bayside Council is an equal-opportunity employer committed to providing an accessible and safe working environment that embraces and values child safety, diversity, and inclusion. Our organisational strategy is made up of three priorities and we consider these in everything we do: Diversity, Equity & Inclusion, Customer Experience and Results Matter.

We want everyone to be as proud of what we are achieving – and excited about our future – as we are, and we are committed to working together to achieve this.

About the Role:

The key purpose of the Maternal & Child Health Team Leader role is to optimise the health and wellbeing outcomes of families with young children in Bayside through providing operational leadership, day to day management, support, and clinical guidance to the Maternal & Child Health (both Universal and Enhanced), and Supported Playgroup teams. 

You will be responsible for:

• Efficient operation of Maternal and Child Health Service delivered by inclusive, customer centric and competent staff.
• A high standard of clinical care is provided to children and families within Bayside.
• High level of clinical competence and overall performance maintained with development opportunities identified and acted upon.
• The Maternal & Child Health service operates in accordance with State Government and Council policies, procedures, and guidelines, with risks to both Council and clients minimised.
• A multidisciplinary, integrated and cohesive service delivery with a child, parent and family focus.

Key Selection Criteria:

To be successful in this role, you will bring the following skills and competencies:

• Division 1 Registered Nurse, Registered Midwife and hold tertiary qualifications in Child, Family & Community Health (or equivalent).
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience as a Maternal and Child Health Nurse.
• Experience in team leadership within a Maternal & Child Health or nursing context.
• Registration with AHPRA.
• Knowledge of evidenced based MCH practice including up-to-date theoretical and practical knowledge of women’s health, family and child health and development, and relevant community resources.
• Knowledge and understanding of Supported Playgroup Guidelines
• Knowledge and understanding of relevant legislation and its application to MCH practice. Skills in service review and development.
• An ability to set priorities and achieve objectives despite conflicting pressures. An understanding of organizational objectives and the abilities to translate to personal and team objectives.
• Ability to be flexible and responsive to meet the changing needs of the organisation and the community.  Demonstrated ability to lead, develop, train and motivate staff with an emphasis on team building.

Mandatory pre-employment requirements:

• Be willing to undergo and complete a satisfactory criminal history check.
• Provide or obtain an employment-based Working with Children check. 
• Registration with AHPRA
• Current drivers licence

What we can offer you in return: 

• A work life/balance through flexible and hybrid working arrangements.
• Generous leave provisions, including accrued time off, parental leave, three days of wellbeing leave per year, cultural and ceremonial leave, gender affirmation leave, plus the ability to purchase up to four weeks additional leave per year.
• Dedicated Staff Wellbeing programs, events and gym membership discounts.
• Learning and development opportunities so our people can grow and thrive.
• A parkland surrounding the office that is only a short 500m stroll to the beach.
• Free onsite staff parking plus hybrid vehicles that employees can book for work related travel.

If you are ready to be part of our incredible organisation, and you think this role is the right fit for you, then we look forward to finding out more about you and what you would bring to this role.

How to apply:

1. To discover more about the role and responsibilities review the Position Description.
2. Provide a cover letter responding to the Key Selection Criteria and what has motivated you to apply for this role.
3. Click Apply to submit your application.
4. If you require reasonable adjustment at any point throughout the recruitment process, then please do let us know by contacting the listed Hiring Manager.

Applications close:  Sunday 9 August, 11:55pm

 Please note - Shortlisting will commence prior to the closing date so we encourage you to submit your application as soon as possible.

If you would like to learn more about this opportunity or have any question, please contact Ros Pruden, Manager Inclusive Communities on 03 9599 4611 or via email rpruden@bayside.vic.gov.au

Bayside City Council prides itself on its values of Respect Each Other, Own It, Work Together and Find Better Ways.

Bayside City Council proudly acknowledges the Bunurong People of the Kulin Nation as the Traditional Owners and Custodians of this land, and we pay our respects to their Elders, past, present and emerging as well as all Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander community members with us today.

We are an equal opportunity employer committed to an equitable, diverse and socially inclusive work environment. We actively encourage applicants with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander heritage, people living with disability, LGBTIQA+ people and people from culturally diverse backgrounds to apply for this opportunity.