Registered Midwife - Lactation

NSW Health; Sydney; On-site; AUD 51,000 - 72,000; Part time

Job summary

NSW Health, Royal Prince Alfred Hospital, is seeking a Registered Midwife to join the Lactation Team. The role focuses on evidence-based breastfeeding support, education, and clinical assessment for women and families in the maternity service.

You will contribute to a positive family experience during the transition to parenthood while supporting postnatal care flows and timely discharges. Part-time, permanent positions at 24 hours per week are available.

Qualifications

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team
• IBCLC certification and current midwifery registration required

Responsibilities

• Provide breastfeeding and lactation support to women and families
• Deliver individualized education and clinical assessment
• Support postnatal service operations, bed flow and discharges

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Teamwork

Education

IBCLC certification

AHPRA Registered Midwife

Job description

Employment Type:PermanentPart Time
Position Classification:Registered Midwife
Remuneration:$41.22 - $57.88 per hour + Superannuation
Hours Per Week:24
Requisition ID:REQ697729

Registered Midwife – Lactation Team

This is an exciting opportunity for a motivated and compassionate Registered Midwife to join the Lactation Team at Royal Prince Alfred Hospital.

Working as part of the multidisciplinary maternity team, you will provide evidence-based breastfeeding and lactation support to women and families across the maternity service. You will support women to establish and maintain breastfeeding, provide individualised education and clinical assessment, and contribute to a positive and empowering experience for families during the transition to parenthood.

You will also support the operational effectiveness of the postnatal service, helping to facilitate timely breastfeeding support, bed flow and discharges from the postnatal ward, ensuring women and families receive the specialist support they require while enabling appropriate progression through their hospital journey.

This role is an opportunity for a midwife that holds International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC) certification and does not have experience working in the Lactation Specialist role. The successful applicant will be provided with lactation and breastfeeding support to further develop their specialist knowledge and skills.

For more information, please view the Position Description.

What we're looking for

• Current registration as a Registered Midwife with AHPRA

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to support women and families from diverse backgrounds

The ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team

Applicant must have International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC) certification

Please note, only candidates with full Australian Work Rights can be considered at this time.

Why work at RPAH?

• Opportunity for extra tax savings through Salary Packaging, Novated Leasing & Meal Entertainment allowance, visit SalaryPackagingPlus
• Upskill with free courses, qualifications and coaching via Sydney Education
• Free Employee Assistance Program (EAP) confidential counselling for staff and their families
• Discounted Fitness Passport membership and free telehealth nutrition and wellness resources from qualified professionals

For more information, visit SLHD Benefits.

This recruitment may be used to create a talent pool for similar future roles (ongoing or temporary) that may arise over the next 18 months.

Working for Sydney Local Health District - NSW Health

This is a Category A position. To be employed by NSW Health you are required to provide evidence of vaccination to comply with the NSW Health Occupational Assessment, Screening & Vaccination against Specified Infectious Diseases Policy (PD2026_004).

SLHD is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity and inclusion. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and people with disability are encouraged to apply for all internal and externally advertised positions. If you require assistance, please advise the contact person at the time of your application.
Stepping Up aims to assist Aboriginal job applicants by providing information about applying for roles within NSW Health. For more information, please visit: https://www.steppingup.health.nsw.gov.au/

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For further enquiries, please contact Tara Aurakzai via email at *************@health.nsw.gov.au