Coordinator Maternal and Child Health and Immunisation

Coordinator Maternal and Child Health and Immunisation

Job No: MER562

Location: Coburg

• Full time permanent role (based on 38 hours per week)
• Flexibility to work part-time 0.8 FTE for the right candidate
• $74.35 per hour + Super + Qualification Allowance
• Ability to transfer or take LSL (Long Service Leave) within Local Government

About Merri‑bek City Council

Serving a diverse community of 195,125 residents in the Merri Creek area, Merri‑bek City Council is committed to environmental sustainability, social justice, community wellbeing and creating great places.

About the Role

This role is a permanent full‑time position reporting to the Unit Manager – Maternal and Child Health & Immunisation, providing professional leadership to the MCH workforce and ensuring high‑quality, family‑centred, culturally safe services for families with children aged 0–5 years across the municipality. Responsibilities include supporting and developing staff, promoting evidence‑based practice, contributing to service planning, and leading quality initiatives in partnership with other coordinators.

What we are looking for

• Values‑led, experienced leader in Maternal & Child Health
• Collaborative leadership style and strong communication skills
• Commitment to staff development and support
• Commitment to evidence‑informed practice, child safety, cultural safety and equity
• Ability to work autonomously while contributing positively to a team‑based environment

Skills and Experience Required

• APHRA Registered Div 1 Nurse, Registered Midwife and Maternal & Child Health Nurse qualified to practice in Victoria
• Experience providing supervision, professional support, debriefing and mentoring to staff, with a commitment to reflective practice
• Experience delivering high‑quality services in a health, community or child and family service setting with an interest in continuous improvement
• Understanding of the health and community support services system, particularly services for children and families
• Skills in delivering responsive, inclusive and culturally safe services for diverse communities
• Experience or exposure to project work, service improvement initiatives or change processes
• Valid Victorian Driver’s Licence and Working with Children Check

What the Role Can Offer

• Fortnightly RDO
• Extensive opportunities for training & career development
• Salary sacrifice options
• Real sense of work‑life balance and flexible work options
• Employer‑supported study assistance schemes
• Wellness programmes

How to Apply

Please fill out an application using our online recruitment system. You will be required to upload your CV and a cover letter outlining your relevant skills and experience.

Our Commitment

Merri‑bek City Council is proudly diverse and an equal opportunity employer. We encourage applications from the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community, people with disability, and people from every culture, sexuality and gender identity, age and ethnic background. Merri‑bek City Council is a Child Safe organisation.

In May 2021, Merri‑bek Council adopted a revised Statement of Commitment to Wurundjeri Woi-wurrung People and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities, recognising the Wurundjeri Woi-wurrung people as the traditional owners of this municipality.

Contact

For further information about this position please contact Abigail Dent – Unit Manager Maternal Child Health and Immunisation, on or

Applications close: 11:30pm, Friday, 15th May 2026.