As a prescribed council under the Public Health and Wellbeing Act 2008 , the legislated functions of member members of the Consultative Council on Obstetric and Paediatric Mortality and Morbidity (CCOPMM) are to:
Conduct study, research and analysis into the incidence and causes in Victoria of maternal, deaths, stillbirths and the deaths of children.
Conduct study, research and analysis into the incidence and causes obstetric and paediatric morbidity.
Conduct a perinatal data collection unit for the purpose of collecting, studying, researching and interpreting information on and in relation to births in Victoria.
Identify and monitor trends in respect of perinatal health including birth defects and disabilities.
Provide information to the Secretary on the requirements for, and the planning of, neonatal care units.
Provide information for research into the epidemiology of perinatal health including birth defects and disabilities and maintain a register of birth defects and disabilities.
Provide to health services information on obstetrics and paediatrics, strategies to improve obstetric and paediatric care, and consider, investigate, and report on any other matters in respect of obstetric and paediatric mortality and morbidity referred to CCOPMM by the Minister or the Secretary.
Publish an annual report on the research and activities of CCOPMM and prepare and issue guidelines relevant to its functions.
Report preventable harm to the Secretary of Health if CCOPMM determines that an instance of severe obstetric or paediatric mortality or morbidity was likely to have been preventable.
To apply, select the ‘Apply Now' button and provide a copy of your resume and a cover letter summarising your skills and relevant experience. Applications close at midnight at 25/05/2026. If you have specific questions regarding the role, please contact Michelle Hawke via email at [email protected] .