Clinical Midwifery Specialist Grade 2 - Lactation Support - Midwifery Services - Wollongong Hospital

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$116,639.98 - $120,469.88 per annum + 12% super & salary packaging | Permanent Full Time | Wollongong Hospital (TWH) | REQ625764 | Grade: Clinical Midwife Specialist Grade 2 | Applications close: 15 January 2026

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The vision for Illawarra Shoalhaven Local health District (ISLHD) is 'Excellent services, quality partnerships, healthy communities.' ISLHD is committed to provide best practice health care and programs that promote the health and wellbeing of people in the Illawarra Shoalhaven.

Based on the post-natal unit at Wollongong Hospital (WH), the CMS-2 Lactation Support role will support staff in the maternity and neonatal nursery departments with planning and implementing breastfeeding care for inpatients within their scope of practice. They will consult inpatients with complex lactation support needs and develop feeding plans in consultation with the woman. The role will also be expected to provide lactation support and consultation for patients having care in other wards and areas of the hospital as appropriate.

The CMS-2 will develop a regular schedule of inpatient breastfeeding education to improve patient knowledge and autonomy with breastfeeding skills. The CMS- 2 will work with the CMC Lactation Support in establishing compliance with the Ten Steps to Successful Breastfeeding, the WHO Code for Marketing of Breastmilk Substitutes and the NSW Ministry of Health Breastfeeding Policy Directive for the implementation and maintenance of Baby Friendly Health Initiative (BFHI) accreditation. Providing regular staff breastfeeding education, and participating in relevant quality improvement initiatives, the CMS- 2 will report to and update the NUM/MUM on progression of BFHI principles.

The role requires membership of the ISLHD Breastfeeding Reference Group and representation of lactation on other local health district committees as needed. The CMS- 2s will negotiate regular meetings with the CMC Lactation Support and work with a divisional focus. Teamwork is a vital component of this role. It is expected that the successful candidate will contribute to the high standard of care offered across the district with regards to clinical practice, policy development, teaching and research.

For more information and to view the position classification, see the Position Description here.

A little about us.

Wollongong Hospital, located on Dharawal Country, is the Illawarra Shoalhaven’s major referral and teaching hospital and has a bed-base count of more than 500. The campus, which incorporates the Illawarra Regional Cancer Care Centre, provides a comprehensive range of inpatient, outpatient and community-based services.

Wollongong is located an hour’s drive south of Sydney on a narrow coastal strip bordered by the Royal National Park to the north, Lake Illawarra to the south, the Tasman Sea to the east and the Illawarra Escarpment to the west. Learn more about the lifestyle benefits of living and working in Wollongong here.

Benefits of working with ISLHD.

We understand that balancing career aspirations with the demand of the everyday, as well as maintaining a healthy work-life balance, can be a challenge. To help with this, we offer a range of benefits which include:

-          Allocated Days Off (ADO) - once a month take a paid day off (eligible full-time employees)

-          Salary packaging - less tax and more take-home pay

-          Novated leasing - lease a car and pay for all running costs out of your pre-taxed salary (eligible full-time employees)

-          Fitness Passport - discounted gym membership that both you and your family can enjoy (eligible employees)

-          Employee Assistance Program (EAP) - free confidential and professional assistance for staff and their families

-          Career progression, professional development and secondment opportunities

Apply now by reading the Position Description, then, using our online portal, submit a resume and answer the selection criteria within the application. In addition, please note you must have the following essential requirements:

-          Applicable vaccination requirements for a Category A role

-          Working With Children Check (WWCC)

-          Current AHPRA Registration

-          Current International Board-Certified Lactation Consultant (ILBLC) certificate with a minimum 3 years’ experience in relevant field

ISLHD is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

ISLHD 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 wellbeing of children and young people, actively working to protect them from harm and abuse.

Need more information or help applying?

-          Visit the ISLHD website for application tips, to learn more about ISLHD and other important application information.

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-          For role-related queries or help applying, contact ​Amanda Paloff on Amanda.Paloff@health.nsw.gov.au