Aboriginal Maternal and Child Health Nurse

Some careers teach you new skills. Others change the way you practice.

Working in Aboriginal Maternal and Child Health at Ramahyuck is an opportunity to walk alongside local First Nation children, families and community while learning from the world’s oldest continuous living culture. It is a privilege to work within an Aboriginal Community Controlled Organisation where culture, community, family and self-determination are at the heart of everything we do.

If you are looking for a role where relationships matter as much as clinical expertise, where innovation is encouraged, and where you can practice Maternal and Child Health in a genuinely holistic way, we’d love to hear from you.

About Ramahyuck

Ramahyuck District Aboriginal Corporation (RDAC) has proudly supported Aboriginal people and communities across Gippsland since 1992.

As an Aboriginal Community Controlled Organisation, we provide an extensive range of integrated services including Koori Maternity Services, General Practice, Aboriginal Health Practitioners, Allied Health, Social and Emotional Wellbeing, Child and Family Services, Early Learning, Community Services, Client Transport and many more.

Working at Ramahyuck means becoming part of a multidisciplinary team where collaboration isn’t just encouraged, it happens every day.

About the opportunity

This is an exciting time to join our growing Aboriginal Maternal and Child Health Service.

Recent investment has enabled us to expand our team and continue developing a flexible, relationship-based model of care that extends beyond traditional Maternal and Child Health service delivery.

Alongside delivering the Victorian Maternal and Child Health program, you’ll have opportunities to:

• Build trusted, long-term relationships with children, families and community.
• Deliver flexible consultations through clinic appointments, home visiting, outreach and telephone support.
• Support families with breastfeeding, infant feeding, safe sleeping, growth, development, early learning and parenting.
• Walk alongside families as they navigate health, disability and education services.
• Attend specialist appointments and multidisciplinary meetings where appropriate.
• Collaborate with Koori Maternity Services, Aboriginal Health Practitioners, General Practice, Allied Health, hospitals, early childhood services and community partners.
• Help shape and grow an innovative Aboriginal Maternal and Child Health service.

No two days are the same.

And that’s exactly what makes this role so rewarding.

Why this role is different

This isn’t simply another Maternal and Child Health position.

It is an opportunity to practice in an environment where time is invested in relationships, cultural safety and genuine partnership with families.

You’ll work alongside experienced Aboriginal colleagues, learn from community, and become part of an organisation that values listening, respect and lifelong learning.

You’ll bring your clinical expertise.

Our community will help you deepen your understanding of culturally safe, relationship-based Maternal and Child Health

About you

You’re a Maternal and Child Health Nurse who values relationships as much as clinical expertise.

You’re curious, respectful and committed to lifelong learning.

You understand that listening is often the most important clinical skill.

You want to work in partnership with Aboriginal children, families and community.

Previous experience working with Aboriginal communities is welcomed but not essential.

What matters most is humility, openness to learning and a genuine commitment to providing culturally safe, family-centered care.

What we offer

• Meaningful work within an Aboriginal Community Controlled Organisation.
• The opportunity to work alongside and learn from the world’s oldest continuous living culture.
• A supportive and highly collaborative multidisciplinary team.
• The opportunity to help shape the future of Aboriginal Maternal and Child Health.
• Professional development and mentoring.
• Attractive salary packaging.
• Monthly accrued day off (full-time employees).
• Paid Christmas closure.
• Ramahyuck Enterprise Agreement granted leave.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Uniform, laptop, mobile phone and pool vehicle (where applicable).
• On-site parking.
• Employee discount at the Arts & Crafts Shop.

Essential requirements

• Registered Nurse and Midwife with current AHPRA registration.
• Postgraduate qualification in Maternal and Child Health (or eligibility under Victorian MCH requirements).
• Current Victorian Driver Licence.
• Current Working with Children Check (or ability to obtain).
• Satisfactory Criminal History Check.
• Satisfactory pre-employment Alcohol and Other Drug screening.

Qualifications:

• Registered Nurse and Midwife with current AHPRA registration and postgraduate qualification in Maternal and Child Health Nursing (or eligibility under Victorian MCH requirements).
• Experience in maternal and child health nursing, preferably within Aboriginal communities.
• Strong understanding of Aboriginal culture and health issues.
• Ability to work collaboratively with families and community organisations.
• First Aid and CPR certification.