Maternal & Child Health Student Placement

Applications are now open for a $3,000 sponsorship toward your Maternal and Child Health studies in 2027. 

About the opportunity 

Cardinia Shire Council is located in Melbourne's southeast growth corridor, with 6-7 households moving into our municipality every week, there has never been a better time to complete your study in Maternal and Child Health. Cardinia Shire Council aspires to create a learning and working environment that empowers, develops and encourages employees to be innovative and reach their full potential.  Together, we foster a culture of innovation, connection, and excellence—empowering our people to shape thriving communities now and into the future. 

This is an environment where the harmony of the workforce is valued. Your professional experience will be enhanced through working in both rural and metropolitan communities within the shire, where there are a growing number of families from diverse backgrounds 

If you are planning to undertake Maternal and Child Health studies in 2027 and have a minimum of five years' combined nursing and midwifery experience, including at least 12 months in each discipline, Cardinia Shire may be able to offer you student placement opportunities during your studies, with potential employment opportunities upon successful completion of the course. 

The successful candidate will show a passion for a career in Maternal and Child Health Nursing. 

All applicants must: 

• Read the Postgraduate Sponsorship Guidelines 2027 
• Complete the online application form below 
• Attach your resume, cover letter and other supporting documents 
• For further information regarding the role, please contact Sarah Fuhrmann, Education and Quality Improvement Nurse on 03 5943 4414

 Please ensure you also respond to the key selection criteria and allow 30-60 minutes to complete this. 

Cardinia Shire Council is an Equal Opportunity and Child Safe employer who supports inclusiveness and diversity. We welcome applications from people from a diverse background, including but not limited to, those identifying as LGBTIQ+, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, people from cultural and linguistically diverse (CALD) backgrounds, and people with a disability. 

All successful applicants will be required to undertake a National Police Check, pre-employment medical and obtain or hold a valid Working with Children Check.