Title:  Lactation Consultant

Lactation Consultant

• Permanent Part-Time | 3 days per fortnight | Work life balance!
• Yarra Ranges Health | Enjoy the beauty of the Yarra Valley
• Generous salary + super + salary packaging

Eastern Health

Eastern Health is one of Melbourne’s largest public health services. We provide a range of emergency, surgical, medical and general healthcare services, including maternity, palliative care, mental health, drug and alcohol, residential care, community health and state-wide specialist services to people and communities that are diverse in culture, age, socio-economic status, population and healthcare needs.

About the role

We are seeking a skilled and passionate Lactation Consultant to join our expert team at the Yarra Ranges (Lilydale) site. This part-time position offers 3 days per fortnight (0.3 EFT) and provides an exciting opportunity to work in an outpatient setting, supporting women during the antenatal and postnatal periods.

As part of a dedicated team of Lactation Consultants across three Eastern Health sites (Box Hill, Angliss, and Yarra Ranges), you will provide high-quality breastfeeding education and support to families. While you will be part of a larger team, you will also have the autonomy to manage your caseload and deliver care independently.

About you

To succeed in this role, you will possess the following:

• IBCLC Qualification: You are an accredited International Board-Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC).
• Autonomous Work Style: Able to work independently and manage your own caseload while being part of a supportive team.
• Communication & Time Management Skills: Excellent communication skills to educate and support families, with strong organisational skills to manage time effectively.
• Experience: A proven track record of providing safe, family-centred maternity care.
• Commitment to Eastern Health Values: A dedication to delivering high quality care, in line with Eastern Health's values and clinical guidelines.
• AHPRA Registration: You have current AHPRA registration

Healthcare workers are strongly recommended to follow COVID vaccination recommendations provided in the Australian Immunisation handbook (based on ATAGI advice). Seasonal vaccination against influenza is a mandatory requirement of this role and an offer is conditional on this being up to date prior to employment.

What we offer

Eastern Health offers a variety of fantastic Employee Benefits, view the extensive range here!

• Diverse and engaging career opportunities
• Friendly & supportive team
• Flexible working hours
• Salary packaging options
• Career progression in our teaching hospitals

Next Steps

Apply online if you feel we are a good match, you have the skills and qualities to make a difference and are eligible to work in Australia.

We review all applications when we receive them, and we notify unsuccessful candidates.

If you are shortlisted, we will be in touch to arrange an interview, and you must complete a National Police Check (which we will pay for). We will notify unsuccessful candidates.

Good to know:

• We are an equal opportunity employer and actively promote equality for people of all races, ethnicities, gender identities, sexual orientations, and for people living with disability – within the communities we serve and our Eastern Health team.
• We provide a culturally safe and welcoming environment for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander employees.
• As a child-safe organisation, we ensure child safety and wellbeing is embedded in our everyday culture.
• Vaccination and screening for immunity to vaccine-preventable disease is a mandatory requirement of this role.
• Advertising may end before the closing date.
• We do not accept recruitment agency application

Please Click Here for the Position Description

Contact Person: Sarah Darlison

Contact Number: 03 9764 6312

Need help submitting your application?

Just contact the Hiring Manager in the advertisement or call the Talent Acquisition Team on (03) 9955 7555 (Option 1) 

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