• Supportive and collaborative team
• Permanent, Part Time (32 hours per week)
• MCH Students welcome
• $ 99, 920 plus Super (pro rata) subject to experience (Band 6) 

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 and over 36,000 businesses who call Casey home.

Our Maternal and Child Health service is the largest in Victoria, providing unparalleled opportunities to expand your knowledge and advance your career.

At Casey we are committed to supporting families and children to thrive. Our Maternal and Child Health (MCH) Service plays a vital role in promoting the health, development, and wellbeing of children from birth to school age.

Our Benefits:

Benefits | City of Casey 

• Flexible work arrangements and leave to attend individual needs.
• Access to ongoing professional development and training
• Join a council that values diversity, inclusion, and community wellbeing.
• We recognise prior Long Service Leave accrued in the public sector for Maternal and Child Health Nurses, subject to employer agreement and applicable conditions.

A bit about the role

We are seeking a compassionate and highly organised Hospital Liaison Discharge Officer to join our dedicated MCH team and help ensure a smooth transition for families from hospital to community-based care.

You will act as the key link between maternity hospitals and the local MCH service.

What you’ll deliver

• Coordinate timely and accurate referrals from hospitals to the MCH service.
• Facilitate early engagement of families with MCH services post-discharge.
• Liaise with hospital staff, MCH nurses, and other stakeholders to ensure continuity of care.
• Maintain accurate records and data entry in line with privacy and health information standards

About you

You are a proactive and empathetic professional with:

• Experience in a health or community setting (preferably maternal and child health or hospital discharge planning).
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong organisational and administrative abilities.
• Knowledge of relevant legislation, privacy, and child safety standards.
• A qualification in health, nursing, midwifery or a related field is desirable.
• A positive, collaborative approach to delivering best practise Maternal and Child Health services
• A drive to learn and support families with the latest information that supports best outcomes
• Current AHPRA Registration as a Division 1 Nurse and Midwife
• Willingness to undergo pre-employment background checks including Criminal History, Working with Children, Victorian Driver’s License, Functional Assessment
• A curious, collaborative, and inclusive community mindset

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.

To find out more about the role, please contact Martina Brennan, Lead Maternal and Child Health Universal Services, on 9709 9877 and mbrennan@casey.vic.gov.au

Applications will be accepted until 11.55pm on Friday 26 September 2025.

Please Note: Applications will not be accepted via email. Please apply by following the links only.

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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