Home Visiting Liaison Midwife
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Job Summary
- Part Time 0.4 FTE (Thursdays & Fridays with flexibility across 3 days)
- Hourly rate - $46.69 - $51.51 per hour.
- Join a large dynamic MCH team of over 50 supportive and passionate professionals.
- Work closely with an engaged Admin team and hospital partners enhancing your professional networks.
- Enjoy meaningful relationship-driven work supporting families during the critical postnatal period.
- Be part of an organisation committed to community wellbeing high-quality service delivery and ongoing professional development.
- Hybrid work modelOfficer location
Together Different Future
As one of the fastest growing municipalities in Victoria Cardinia Shire Council is a dynamic progressive and inclusive local council. Our success lies in working together doing things differently and preparing for the future.
Werelooking for people who dream big and want to be part of creating meaningful change in our community.
About the opportunity
This is a rewarding opportunity for a passionate and dedicated Registered Midwife to play a vital role in supporting families as they transition from hospital to home. As the Home Visiting Liaison Midwife you will be the bridge between maternity hospitals and Cardinia Shires dynamic Maternal and Child Health (MCH) Service ensuring every family receives coordinated compassionate and timelysupport. Ifyouredriven by connection continuity of care and making a real impact in the early days of a childs life this role offers a chance to truly shape positive outcomes for local families.
You will make an impact by
- Coordinating seamless handovers and referrals from hospital services to the MCH Home Visiting Team.
- Building strong collaborative networks with public and private maternity hospitals.
- Conducting initial phone consultations with parents/carers to introduce the service and schedule newborn home visits.
- Providing follow-up support such as weight checks and early assessment post-discharge.
- Ensuring accurateandtimelydata entry while upholding the highest standards of client confidentiality.
What you will bring
- Tertiary qualification in midwifery and current registration as a Registered Midwife.
- Demonstrated experience in midwifery and supporting families in early parenting or related settings.
- Strong communication negotiation and interpersonal skills with the ability to present information clearly and professionally.
- Proven ability to make sound decisions using good judgement and experience.
- Knowledge of relevant legislation policies and frameworks including the Children Youth and Families Act 2005 and awareness of family welfare matters.
- Understanding of multicultural considerations and how they influence family experiences and service delivery.
- Strong computer skills and confidence using digital systems to support service coordination and record-keeping.
- Ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team and collaborate with a wide range of service providers.
- Current Working with Children Check Victorian Driver Licence and access to your own vehicle.
Why work with us
- Activity based and hybrid work model.
- Opportunities to work on innovative and impactful initiatives that make a real difference to the community.
- Professional development opportunities including training and education programs and leadership development initiatives.
- A commitment to sustainability and environmental stewardship with initiatives to reduce the Councils carbon footprint and promote sustainable practices in the community.
- A focus on work-life balance with programs and initiatives designed to support employees physical and mental well-being.
- Discover these benefits and how we support and value our employees throughout their career here.
To apply
- Please complete the online application form including your resume and a brief cover letter demonstratingyour suitability to the role.
- Applications close 18th February 2026
- For further information regardingthe rolecontactBelinda RickardMCH Team Leader - Universal Home Visitingon0or refer to the position description.
Cardinia Shire Council is an equal opportunity employer committed toan equitable diverse and socially inclusive work environment and a positive barrier-free recruitment process. We welcome applicants from an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander heritage people living with a disability LGBTIQ and people from culturally diverse backgrounds to explore career opportunities with Cardinia Shire Council. If you have any support or access requirements we encourage you toadviseus at the time of application by contacting us on.
All successful applicants will be requiredto undertake a National Police Check and pre-employment medicals. Certain positions may also require a Financial Background Check Traffic Check or Working with Children Check.
You must have valid Australian Working Rights to be considered for this role.
Key Skills
- Presentation Skills
- Time Management
- Clinical Research
- Communication skills
- GCP
- Infusion Experience
- Managed Care
- Hospice Care
- Conflict Management
- Clinical Trials
- Research Experience
- Home Care
