Clinical Midwife Consultant (Gde 3) - Lactation and Infant Feeding - Perm FT/PT

Selection Criteria 
To help us assess your suitability for the role, please tell us as much as you can about yourself in response to the questions below. 

• Current Authority to Practice as a Midwife with the Australian Health Practitioners Regulation Agency (AHPRA). At least 7 years full time equivalent post registration experience, with at least 5 years full time equivalent experience in the specialty field. In addition, the employee must have approved postgraduate nursing/midwifery qualifications relevant to the field in which the employee is appointed, or such other qualifications or experience deemed appropriate by the public hospital or public health organisation. 
• Describe your experience providing clinical leadership in lactation and infant feeding services across maternity, neonatal or child and family health settings. Please include examples of how you have influenced clinical practice, supported complex infant feeding issues and improved outcomes for women, babies and families.
• Describe a service improvement, model of care, policy or practice change that you have led or significantly contributed to. Please outline your approach to stakeholder engagement, implementation, overcoming challenges and evaluating outcomes.
• Describe your experience developing the capability of nurses, midwives or multidisciplinary teams through education, mentoring and professional support. Please provide an example of how you identified a workforce need and the impact your education or mentoring strategy had on clinical practice.

• Describe how you have used evidence, research, clinical audit or data to influence decision-making and improve lactation, infant feeding or maternity care services. Please include how you translated evidence into practice and the outcomes achieved for consumers, staff or the service. 

   

   

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• Position Information

  • Applicants will be assessed against the criteria in the Position Description.

• How to Apply 

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• Diversity, Culture & Inclusion

  • We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer dedicated to accessibility and a supportive recruitment experience. If you require adjustments or assistance during the application process, please contact SWSLHDJobs@health.nsw.gov.au

  • We value the diverse backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives of our workforce and are committed to fostering a respectful and welcoming environment. We strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability, neurodivergent individuals, those from Refugee, multicultural and multifaith backgrounds, and members of the LGBTQI+ community.

• Aboriginal Workforce 

  • For Aboriginal candidates who would like to talk to our Aboriginal Workforce Team, please contact SWSLHD-AboriginalWorkforce@health.nsw.gov.au. Support is also available through the Stepping Up website.

More Than Just a Job – Why Work With Us?

• Financial Perks

  • 12% superannuation

  • Salary packaging and novated leasing via Smart Salary

  • Annual leave with 17.5% leave loading (for full-time and part-time staff)

  • One extra day off each month for full-time employees

• Work-Life Balance

  • Flexible work options, including hybrid and varied hours (depending on the role)

  • Paid maternity and parental leave

  • Generous leave options like long service and carers leave

• Grow Your Career

  • Access to learning opportunities through our dedicated Education and Organisational Development team, who support staff with training, workshops, and career development programs.

• Health & Wellbeing

  • Discounted gym membership through Fitness Passport

  • Free and confidential support for staff and their families via our Staff Wellbeing and Support Service (EAP)

  • Wellbeing programs that promote mental health, resilience, and balance

Additional Information 

• Vaccination Requirements 

  • All staff must meet NSW Health’s vaccination and screening requirements before starting.

• Child Safe Employment 

  • South Western Sydney Local Health District is dedicated to fostering a child-safe environment that respects and upholds the rights of children and young people, aligned with NSW Health’s commitment to implementing the Child Safe Standards. We aim to ensure that children and young people feel safe, supported, and included in their care. All current and prospective staff are expected to prioritise the safety, welfare, and well-being of children and young people, actively working to protect them from harm and abuse.

• Temporary Positions 

  • For fixed-term or temporary contracts, there may be opportunities for ongoing permanent employment, subject to policy and organisational requirements.