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 model, Officer 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.  We’re looking 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 Shire’s dynamic Maternal and Child Health (MCH) Service, ensuring every family receives coordinated, compassionate, and timely support. If you’re driven by connection, continuity of care, and making a real impact in the early days of a child’s 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 accurate and timely data 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 Council's 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 journey.  Click here. To apply  Please complete the online application form, including your resume and a brief cover letter demonstrating your suitability to the role.  Applications close, 18th February 2026 For further information regarding the role contact Belinda Rickard, MCH Team Leader - Universal Home Visiting on 03 5943 4314 or refer to the position description.    Cardinia Shire Council is an equal opportunity employer committed to an 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 to advise us at the time of application by contacting us on 1300 787 624.  All successful applicants will be required to 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.  Position Description AUD Officer 3809

Home Visiting Liaison Midwife

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 model, Officer 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. 

We’re looking 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 Shire’s dynamic Maternal and Child Health (MCH) Service, ensuring every family receives coordinated, compassionate, and timely support. If you’re driven by connection, continuity of care, and making a real impact in the early days of a child’s 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 accurate and timely data 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 Council's 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 journey.  Click here.

To apply 

Please complete the online application form, including your resume and a brief cover letter demonstrating your suitability to the role. 
Applications close, 18th February 2026
For further information regarding the role contact Belinda Rickard, MCH Team Leader - Universal Home Visiting on 03 5943 4314 or refer to the position description.

Cardinia Shire Council is an equal opportunity employer committed to an 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 to advise us at the time of application by contacting us on 1300 787 624. 

All successful applicants will be required to 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. 

Position Description

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Home Visiting Liaison Midwife

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