Lactation Consultant, Maternity Services

• Enhance your career with the largest regional healthcare service in Victoria with a purpose 
• Enjoy a role that will be varied, challenging and rewarding alongside a highly committed team 
• Enjoy work life balance in our stunning region just minutes away from the Bellarine Peninsula and the Great Ocean road
• Temporary part-time opportunity, 32hrs/fortnight (parental leave relief), 5 weeks leave(pro-rata) & great salary packaging benefits  

About the role 

Working across University Hospital Geelong and Early Parenting Centre (McKellar Centre) the Lactation consultants will provide advice and support to breastfeeding women, infants and their support network to aid and improve the health and well-being of children and families during the early postnatal period.

Key responsibilities 

• Provide expert, evidence-based lactation support to mothers and families, including assessment, education, and management of breastfeeding challenges, while ensuring culturally safe and patient-centred care.
• Coordinate and manage inpatient and outpatient lactation referrals, appointments, day stay programs, and group services, ensuring efficient service delivery and continuity of care.
• Work closely with midwives, nurses, speech pathologists, and other clinicians to support care delivery, provide staff education on lactation, and promote best practice in breastfeeding support.
• Contribute to the development and review of breastfeeding policies and guidelines, support BFHI accreditation processes, conduct audits, and lead initiatives to improve service quality and outcomes.

What we’re looking for 

• Registered Nurse with AHPRA endorsed Midwife
• Internationally Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC).
• Recent experience around Extended Postnatal Care and / or Community based lactation care

Position Description

Please note Barwon Health will only contact you via our official email and never use unconventional means, such as text messaging or other services. 

Barwon Health staff benefits 

• Excellent working conditions and a strong sense of job satisfaction 

• A vibrant staff wellbeing program and access to our 24/7 Employee Assistance Program 

• Extensive professional development opportunities 

• Attractive salary packaging benefits 

• Living expenses capped at $9,010 

• Meals and entertainment capped at $2,650 

For more information about working at Barwon Health, please click here 

Diversity and inclusion 

Barwon Health is an inclusive and welcoming employer, committed to reflecting the diverse communities we serve. We value and celebrate people of all genders, sexual orientations, cultural backgrounds, faiths, abilities, family structures, and identities, and encourage applications from Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability, culturally and linguistically diverse communities, and members of the LGBTIQA+ community. 

Child safety 

We are strongly committed to the safety and wellbeing of all children and young people. Click here for further information on the Victorian Government’s Child Safe Standards 

Additional information 

If you need adjustments to participate in the recruitment process, please contact us at peopleassist@barwonhealth.org.au 

All appointments are subject to: 

• Satisfactory Police Record Check 

• Immunisation Status Clearance 

• Working with Children Check (if applicable) 

To apply, you will need a resume and a tailored cover letter outlining your skills, experience, and suitability for the position in line with the requirements of the position description. Please note: We do not accept resumes via email.