Lactation Consultant

**Job no**: 499836

**Work type**: Fixed Term

**Location**: South Brisbane

**Categories**: Clinical Nursing/Midwifery

**About the role**

Mater Mothers’ Hospital is currently searching for a **Lactation Consultant** within the **Breastfeeding Support Unit** to join us for a **3-month contract**. This position is offered on a **part time** basis (15.20 hours a week).

Mater Mothers' Hospitals are leaders in the provision of high-quality maternity and newborn services for the people of Queensland and northern New South Wales. Providing exceptional care and support of women and their families, Mater Mothers' Hospitals offer integrated services covering obstetrics, gynaecology, neonatology, and maternal fetal medicine.

**Salary range: $52.63 - $56.38 (RN2) per hour plus superannuation** and access to not-for-profit salary packaging up to $15,900**

**What you'll be doing**

As an integral member of the team you will be a part of providing a collaborative service across Mater Health Services, including the provision of individual and group breastfeeding support and education for staff and families, with a special focus for those accessing our well-baby service.

**About you**
- Current Midwifery registration and IBCLC (International Board Certified Lactation Consultant) qualification
- Sound knowledge of BFHI (Baby Friendly Health Initiative) implementation and accreditation
- Your experience in the area of full term babies and breastfeeding support is desirable
- As well as a demonstrated interest in the area of neonatology and preterm infants
- Excellent time management skills
- Experience and interest providing education whilst in the role of Lactation Consultant

The successful applicant will join an experienced and supportive team and provides an excellent professional development opportunity to further hone your leadership skills while making a positive contribution.

**Why join us?**

Mater is Queensland’s largest and most innovative not-for-profit healthcare service, providing care for almost 700,000 patients a year across a network of 11 hospitals.

We are a leader in healthcare, education and research — and that’s because we employ exceptional people. **#MAKEYOURMATERMOVE**
- Via salary packaging arrangements, allocate some living expenses directly from your pre-taxable income and ultimately increase your take-home pay
- Access to package meal and entertainment expenses via salary packaging
- Access to leading education and professional development via Mater Education
- Flexible working arrangements, including work from home options where suitable
- Access to our Employee Assistance Program and on-site pastoral care teams
- Discounts to local and national business/venues for Dining/Retail/Travel & Accommodation/Other
- Unlimited access to a multitude of discounted fitness facilities through Fitness Passport
- Access to on-site, discounted parking
- Discounted food and beverage at various campus cafés and coffee venues
- It is a mandatory requirement of employment at the Mater that you are and remain fully vaccinated against COVID-19._

**Advertised**: 01 Feb 2024 E. Australia Standard Time
**Applications close**: 15 Feb 2024 E. Australia Standard Time