• Permanent Full time
• $128,463 + 5% + Allowances
• Leadership opportunity within Community Wellbeing

About the role

Join the City of Melbourne’s Family and Children’s Services team and play a key leadership role supporting the delivery of responsive, high-quality Maternal and Child Health services for Melbourne families.

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced Maternal and Child Health professional who is passionate about people leadership, clinical excellence and community wellbeing.

A little more about the role

As the Assistant Coordinator Family Health, you will work collaboratively with the Coordinator Family Health to lead, support and develop a team of Maternal and Child Health Nurses delivering services to families with children aged 0–6 years.

• Provide day-to-day leadership, mentoring and operational support to the Family Health team 
• Support the delivery of high-quality Maternal and Child Health services 
• Assist with workforce planning, staff development, student placements and service improvement initiatives 
• Support clinical practice, service evaluation and continuous improvement activities 
• Build strong relationships with internal teams, health professionals and community stakeholders 
• Contribute to planning, reporting, risk management and customer-focused service delivery

Why join Team Melbourne?

Located on the traditional lands of the Bunurong Boon Wurrung and Wurundjeri Woi-wurrung peoples of the Kulin Nation, Melbourne is globally recognised as one of the most liveable, diverse, and dynamic cities.

At the heart of it all is the City of Melbourne – a passionate, purpose-driven organisation where your work truly matters. As part of Team Melbourne, you’ll help deliver what’s most important to the people who live, work, study, visit and invest in our great city.

We’re proud champions of diversity, committed to continuous improvement, and driven by a shared vision for a vibrant and sustainable future.

This is more than just a role – it’s your chance to make a real impact, contribute to something bigger, and shape Melbourne’s future alongside a collaborative and forward-thinking team.

About you

You are a confident and supportive leader with strong clinical expertise in Maternal and Child Health and a genuine commitment to delivering positive outcomes for children and families.

You thrive in collaborative environments, enjoy mentoring and developing others, and bring a proactive approach to service improvement and community-focused care.

What your experience might look like - Key Selection Crieteria

• Current AHPRA Registration as a Registered Nurse Division 1, with Midwifery and Maternal and Child Health qualifications 
• Demonstrated leadership experience, including team supervision, mentoring and staff development 
• Strong clinical expertise in Maternal and Child Health practice 
• Excellent communication, stakeholder engagement and relationship-building skills 
• Experience in service planning, evaluation and continuous improvement 
• Ability to work autonomously while contributing positively within a multidisciplinary team

Benefits of working with us

• Attractive remuneration & benefits: Excellent pay package with a range of exciting benefits. Flexible working, study assistance & other great corporate discounts.
• Excellent leave entitlements: Enjoy up to 20 weeks of fully paid parental leave for primary carers, in addition to the government-funded parental leave, with no waiting period to access. Part-time equivalents are also available for added flexibility.
• Career progression: Career development support and opportunities to learn new skills within a creative and exciting environment.
• Work-life balance and hybrid working: We support flexible hours, alternative work arrangements (like ADOs), and hybrid work-from-home options.

How to apply

We'd love to hear how you can make an impact in this role! As part of your application, you will be required to:

• Attach your updated resume
• Include a cover letter (max one page) outlining your relevant experience, addressing the key selection criteria and why you're a great fit for this role.

Submit your application no later than 11:45pm on Sunday, May 31, 2026.

A few important things to note – don’t miss out!

• Applications must be submitted online. Unfortunately, we can’t accept applications via email, so please be sure to apply through the official job link provided.
• Apply early! This role may close sooner than the listed closing date if we find the right candidate — so don’t wait to get your application in.
• We are a child safe organisation. The City of Melbourne has a zero tolerance for child abuse. All employees undergo thorough safety screening, including a Police Check and, for most roles, a Working with Children Check.

Need more info?

Refer to the position description below or contact Tara Boyle (Acting) Family Health Coordinator • Community Wellbeing, **********@melbourne.vic.gov.au

Inclusion matters

We strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people from all cultural and linguistic backgrounds, people with disabilities, LGBTIQA+ individuals, and people of all ages and faith backgrounds.

We provide reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process to support all applicants. If you require any adjustments, please let us know via the application prompts or inform our Careers team if you’re contacted for an interview.