Lactation Consultant

Lactation Consultant (IBCLC) Calvary Lenah Valley Hospital Maternity Unit Permanent or Casual Negotiable Hours 5DayPerWeek Clinic

Calvary Lenah Valley Maternity Unit is seeking a passionate and skilled International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC) to join our dedicated breastfeeding support team. This position forms part of a jobshare arrangement working collaboratively with our experienced Lactation Consultants to deliver highquality familycentred care.

We offer flexible negotiable hours across our MondayFriday lactation clinic supporting both inpatients and outpatients. Whether you are seeking a permanent role or casual work we welcome your application.

As a Lactation Consultant within our BFHIaccredited private hospital you will provide advanced evidencebased lactation care that supports families in achieving their feeding goals. You will work closely with maternity neonatal and medical teams to ensure care is consistent compassionate and aligned with BFHI principles.

• Conduct comprehensive lactation assessments and develop individualised feeding plans

• Provide support for complex breastfeeding challenges

• Deliver antenatal and postnatal breastfeeding education

• Facilitate breastfeeding classes workshops and support groups

• Ensure all practice aligns with BFHI standards and the WHO/UNICEF Ten Steps

• Participate in BFHI audits quality improvement and policy development

• Collaborate with midwives nurses obstetricians paediatricians and neonatologists

• Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation

Essential:

• Current IBCLC certification

• Experience in maternity neonatal or maternalinfant health

• Strong understanding of BFHI standards

• Excellent communication assessment and problemsolving skills

• Ability to work independently within a private hospital environment

Desirable:

• Registered Nurse or Registered Midwife qualification

• Experience in a BFHIaccredited facility

• Experience delivering parent education programs

• Understanding of private hospital workflows

• Supportive collaborative team of Lactation Consultants

• Flexible hours to suit your lifestyle

• Opportunity to make a meaningful impact on family wellbeing

• Work within a respected BFHIaccredited private hospital

• Opportunities for ongoing professional development and quality improvement

If you are an IBCLC committed to evidencebased practice familycentred care and working as part of a supportive jobshare team we would love to hear from you.