Frankston City Council is located on the eastern shores of Port Phillip Bay where the beach meets with the natural landscapes of the Mornington Peninsula.  We are a diverse community that provides a vibrant lifestyle along with a growing economic and arts sector.

Our leadership team is committed to building an engaged and collaborative culture where innovation and being future focused are the norm. If you want to help shape the future of Frankston, now is the time to join our team!

About the position

Council’s Family Health Support Services Department is looking for a Team Leader Maternal and Child Health who will be responsible for supporting the day-to-day provision of the Maternal and Child Health (MCH) service.

The main responsibilities will include: 

• Coordinate the day-to-day provision of the Maternal and Child Health (MCH) service to families with children 0-6 years of age within Frankston City Council
• Provide clinical MCH nursing leadership, coaching and support to MCH staff to ensure the consistent achievement of professional practice standards, performance indicators, compliance with relevant legislative and statutory requirements and Council’s governance obligations
• Ensure the provision of high quality, customer-focussed, flexible and responsive MCH service delivery which complies with state-wide Maternal and Child Health service, program and practice guidelines and standards
• Participate in MCH strategic and service planning, including assisting in the development, implementation and review of relevant projects and strategic frameworks

About you

• Current Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) registration as both Registered Nurse (Division 1) and Registered Midwife, and hold an accredited postgraduate degree/diploma (or equivalent) in maternal and child health nursing
• Minimum of five years’ experience working in Maternal and Child Health or related service area, including extensive knowledge and experience in working with children and families experiencing vulnerability
• Experience leading and supervising a large team of professionals, including staff performance and behaviour, and change management
• Demonstrated developed ability to lead, develop, support and motivate staff with an emphasis on team building and a positive workplace culture
• Demonstrated well developed ability to set priorities, plan and organise workloads, meet deadlines and monitor performance to achieve performance objectives, despite conflicting pressures

Benefits of working at Frankston City Council

Be part of a workplace that is looking to transform the way that we work and build on our values “Kinder, Fairer, Smarter”. As an employee, you will have access to benefits such as:

• Hybrid Working Model
• Rostered Day Off
• Access to professional and career development opportunities
• Purchased leave
• Paid Parental leave
• Free onsite parking (Civic Centre)
• Employee assistance program
• Salary sacrifice gym membership at Peninsula Aquatic Recreation Centre.

This position is a Team Leader MCH Nurse Year 4 currently remunerated at $129,307.18 per annum, plus relevant allowances and superannuation.

If you would like to learn more about this opportunity or have any questions, please contact Diana Wilson on 0418 146 637 or diana.wilson@frankston.vic.gov.au. 

The position description for this role can be found on the Frankston City Council Careers page.  

Culture at Frankston City Council

Frankston City Council respectfully acknowledges the traditional owners, the Bunurong people, as the custodians of the land on which we live and work and their Elders past and present.

Council is committed to building a culture that values diversity and promotes a workplace that welcomes and includes the unique contributions of all people. We encourage applications from individuals of all ages, backgrounds and identities. As well as applicants who identify as being Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, are culturally diverse, LGBTQIA+ or who have a disability to apply.

Council has zero tolerance for child abuse.  Protecting children and preventing child abuse is embedded in the everyday thinking and practice of all Councillors, employees, contractors and volunteers.

We encourage you to talk to us about any adjustments or additional support you may require during the recruitment process, as well as how this role can be flexible for you.  

Pre-Employment Information

You will need to provide evidence of your right to work in Australia, certified copies of your qualifications, a current Driver Licence and Working with Children Check. You must also be willing to provide a Pre-Employment Health Declaration and undertake a National Police Record Check.