About the role 

The Team Leader – Maternal and Child Health (MCH) oversees and coordinates the day‑to‑day operations of the MCH service, ensuring all activities align with legislative requirements, professional standards, and funding and service agreements. In this leadership role, you will drive the ongoing development and implementation of a high‑quality, family‑centred service that supports healthy children and families.

You will guide, support and motivate a dedicated and skilled team of MCH nurses, championing family‑centred practice and fostering reflective, collaborative approaches to service delivery. Working closely with the broader Family & Children’s Services teams, your leadership ensures the delivery of the best possible outcomes for families and children across the community.

This is a rewarding leadership opportunity to shape a responsive, innovative service that empowers families, strengthens community networks, and supports children to thrive.

This is a permanent part-time role based at Knox Civic Centre, working 4 days per week.

This is an MCH Team Leader classified role. Remuneration will be $133,229.14 (pro rata for part time) plus allowances, and superannuation in accordance with the Superannuation Guarantee.   

What you will bring to this role  

The key selection criteria for this role are:

• AHPRA registration — current registration as a Registered Nurse and Registered Midwife, along with a recognised qualification in Maternal and Child Health.
• Collaborative spirit — you thrive in multidisciplinary environments, building genuine partnerships across allied health teams and the wider organisation to deliver integrated, high‑quality support for families.
• MCH expertise — substantive experience in Maternal and Child Health service delivery.
• Clinical leadership excellence — you bring proven experience in clinical nursing leadership and a strong commitment to safe, high‑quality care, inspiring your team to uphold best practice every day.
• Operational capability — you are skilled at coordinating the daily complexities of a clinical service, ensuring smooth operations and responsive support for families.
• Governance and accountability — you understand the importance of compliance, governance and legislative requirements, ensuring the MCH service operates with integrity and clarity.
• One‑team leadership — you work collaboratively with the Child, Family, Health and Wellbeing team and the broader Family & Children’s Services workforce, strengthening a unified, values‑driven approach to supporting families.
• Insightful problem‑solving — you apply strong analytical skills and evidence‑based frameworks to navigate challenges and guide thoughtful, effective decision‑making.
• Mentorship and empowerment — you lead with purpose, mentoring and motivating the MCH team to identify opportunities, innovate, and deliver meaningful outcomes for children and families.
• Commitment to growth — you actively engage in Council’s performance and development processes, bringing your strengths, talents and whole self to a workplace that values growth and celebrates contribution.
• Flexibility and readiness — you are willing to take on additional duties aligned with your skills and training, contributing to a responsive and adaptable service.

How to apply  

Please submit your application, including your resume and a cover letter addressing the selection criteria via the ‘Apply’ button by 11.55 pm on 21 July 2026.
All applications must be made via the online portal. No applications direct to the hiring manager will be considered. 

For further information on this role please contact Belina Hounslow, MCH Coordinator, at Belinda.Hounslow2@knox.vic.gov.au or on 0484 655 110. 

A link to the position description can be found in the job listing on our Knox City Council Jobs and Careers page.   

Please note: Candidates will be shortlisted as applications are received and this role may close earlier than the anticipated closing date. 

Why work at Knox 

Discover your future at Knox City Council, where you will deliver meaningful impact, find great opportunities and work with committed people to shape our community. As an employee of Knox, you can enjoy: 

• Broad range of leave options including up to 16 weeks primary and up to 4 weeks secondary parental leave

• Salary sacrifice option for Council-owned childcare fees 

• Opportunities to take on temporary roles or work in different teams to build skills and support career growth

• Support towards further study 

• 50% off Knox Leisureworks memberships 

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for support in managing personal and work-related challenges.

To find out more about the benefits of working at Knox City Council, visit knox.vic.gov.au/why-work-knox

Inherent requirements

To view the inherent requirements for this position please see attachment below.  

 Nurse MCH - Inherent Requirements Table.DOCX

Our commitments

Knox City Council is an Equal Opportunity Employer that is committed to providing a workplace that embraces diversity and inclusion. We are committed to a positive, barrier-free recruitment process. If you have any support or access requirements, we encourage you to advise us at the time of application. 

Knox City Council has zero tolerance for child abuse and all forms of harm to children. All children and young people who access our services, programs, events and facilities have the right to feel safe and be safe. This includes spaces owned or managed by Council. We take the wellbeing and safety of children and young people in our care seriously. We maintain a child safe organisation by embedding the protection of children into everyday thinking and practice. All Knox City Council employees, contractors and volunteers are responsible for ensuring children and young people are valued, heard and protected from abuse. 

Knox City Council acknowledges our offices are located on the traditional lands of the Wurundjeri Woi-wurrung and Bunurong people of the Kulin Nation. 

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