Clinical Midwife Specialist Gde 2 - Lactation - Temporary Part Time - The Sutherland Hospital
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- South Eastern Sydney Local Health District
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- REQ686736 Requisition #
Clinical Midwife Specialist Grade 2 - Lactation - Temporary Part Time
Employment Type: Temporary Part Time January 2027
Position Classification: Clinical Midwife Specialist Grade 2
Remuneration: $64.71 - $ 66.84 per hour plus superannuation
Hours Per Week: 32
Requisition ID: REQ686736
Location: Caringbah, Sydney
Applications Close: Sunday, 13 September
Our Hospital and Community
Established in 1958, The Sutherland Hospital campus offers a comprehensive range of inpatient and community services to around 226,000 residents of the Sutherland Shire.
Learn more about The Sutherland Hospital here. Learn more about South Eastern Sydney Local Health District here.
The vision for South Eastern Sydney Local Health District (SESLHD) is ‘exceptional care, healthier lives’. SESLHD is committed to enabling our community to be healthy and well, and to providing the best possible compassionate care when people need it.
The Clinical Midwife Specialist (CMS2) Lactation is a specialist role within the multidisciplinary Women’s and Children’s Health team at The Sutherland Hospital providing lactation and infant feeding support to women, babies and families across Women and Children’s health. The role provides advanced clinical care, education and specialist guidance to midwifery, nursing and medical staff, supporting evidence-based practice, safe and person-centered care, and positive breastfeeding outcomes. Working with a high degree of professional autonomy the CMS2 to the maintenance of Baby Friendly Health Initiative (BFHI) accreditation through staff education, promotion of BFHI principles, quality improvement initiatives and the integration of best practice breastfeeding and infant feeding practices across the organisation.
Employment of a temporary visa holder may only occur if no suitable permanent resident or citizen of Australia has been identified for this position following suitable labour market testing. Please note we are not offering sponsorship for work rights for this position.
The ideal candidate will have:
- Current registration with the Nursing & Midwifery Board of Australia (AHPRA) and current NSW Driver's License (if required by service).
- At least 3 years recent experience working in as a registered midwife with relevant Post graduate qualifications in lactation and or current enrolled in IBCLE Lactation course.
- Demonstrated ability to manage complex clinical care and service delivery issues and problem solve through the development and use of clinical management plans
- Demonstrated ability to exercise extended autonomy of decision making while working as part of a multidisciplinary team and apply professional and ethical boundaries when dealing with complex situations.
- Demonstrated skills in the development & facilitation of patient and carer education [and staff as required]
- Demonstrated high level written and verbal communication, interpersonal skills and the ability to identify key messages, issues and concerns when communicating with others.
- Detailed knowledge and understanding of harm minimisation and evidence of leadership in safety and quality innovation.
- Demonstrated competence in the use of health-related information technology.
Need more information?
1) Click here for the Position Description and SESLHD Expected Standards
2) Find out more about applying for this position
For role related queries or questions contact Sarah Young on Sarah.Young3@health.nsw.gov.au
Our CORE Values are Collaboration, Openness, Respect and Empowerment and have been created by employees for employees and help define how we work and to inspire positive interactions in the workplace
We embrace diversity as our strength and are committed to maintaining an inclusive and collaborative work environment. Our workplaces are welcoming and safe for all our employees, irrespective of their unique characteristics including age, ethnicity, cultural or spiritual background, gender identity, disability, education and social-economic status. Read about our Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging Strategy for more information.
NSW Health recognises everyone is unique, and that you may require some adjustments to ensure you have the best opportunity to apply. If we can make some adjustments to the NSW Health recruitment/interview process, then please email SESLHD-Recruitment-TSH-Garrawarra@health.nsw.gov.au and let us know.
Adjustments may include but are not limited to, physical requirements, interview setups and specific interview availability times where required. Please visit the SESLHD Disability Recruitment page for more information.
Information for applicants:
· If you have relevant qualifications or experience, please include any supporting documents with your application.
· An eligibility list may be created for future vacancies
· Employment of a temporary visa holder may only occur if no suitable permanent resident or citizen of Australia has been identified for this position following suitable labour market testing.
· Applicants will be assessed against the essential requirements and selection criteria contained within the position description
· Recommended applicants will be reviewed for compliance with NSW Health policy directive Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination against Specific Diseases for all positions prior to offer.
SESLHD is committed to creating a workplace that reflects the diversity of our community. This will help ensure our employees, our patients and their carers, feel supported. We invite candidates of all ages, genders, sexual orientation, cultural background, people with disability, neurodiverse individuals, and Indigenous Australians to apply. We do have an Aboriginal Workforce Team that can also provide support (SESLHD-AboriginalWorkforce@health.nsw.gov.au) and for additional information please visit our Stepping Up Website
