Lactation Consultant - Incentives Offered

Remuneration: $63.91 - $65.22 Per Hour + Superannuation + Salary Packaging
Location: Armidale Hospital 
Employment Type: Permanent Part Time
Hours per week: 19
Position Classification: Clinical Midwife Consultant Grade 1
Requisition ID: REQ591411
Applications Close: Sunday, 24^th August 2025

About the role:
Based at Armidale Hospital, we are looking for a dynamic, motivated Lactation Consultant to provide expert support to women and their babies that need help feeding. On any given day, you will be developing feeding plans antenatally with the mothers and following through with the plans postnatally up to 10 weeks post-birth; be available for women with complex feeding issues; liaising with speech pathologists and paediatric registered nurses (RN’s) to assist the mothers after 10 weeks; provide breastfeeding classes to expectant mothers in the local area; and so on. To keep your skillset sharp, there is also the opportunity to pick up additional hours within the wards for candidates seeking continuous professional growth across a range of areas in maternity.

You won’t be working alone. The Maternity team at Armidale Hospital are a small but close-knit team that gives a welcoming and supportive feel the moment you come into the wards. You’ll be supported by the Maternity Unit Manager (MUM), Lactation Consultants from other locations within our district as well as the surrounding multi-disciplinary team within maternity. If you’re an experienced Lactation Consultant looking to join a beautiful community where everyone lends each other a hand, look no further – Armidale Hospital is ready to welcome you!

Where you’ll be working:
Armidale is the main hub of the New England High Country and one of Australia’s most elegant regional locations, known for its 19th-century churches and heritage architecture. A graceful city of tree-lined streets, Armidale is a five-and-a-half-hour drive from Sydney and less than 90 minutes from Tamworth, with daily flights between Sydney and Armidale taking under an hour. The area is surrounded by beautiful forests, mountain gorges, national parks, and waterfalls, including Wollomombi Falls, one of the highest waterfalls in Australia.

Requirements: 
- Registered Midwife with current Authority to Practice with AHPRA with at least 5 years full time equivalent post registration experience, and in addition, who has approved post registration nursing / midwifery qualifications relevant to the field in which he / she is appointed, or such other qualifications or experience deemed appropriate by the employer.

Benefits: 
- You may qualify for a $20,000 sign-on bonus if you have moved (evidence required) from MM1-2 (metro) location, interstate or internationally to work in our district before 30th September 2025. If you do not meet this criteria, attraction incentives of up to $10,000 may apply*. Retention incentives of up to $10,000 after 12 months of service may also apply. For eligibility criteria and more information: Midwifery sign-on bonus.
- Collaborative team environment
- Ongoing training and support
- Paid parental leave (for eligible employees) - giving you the opportunity for true Work-Life balance
- 4 weeks annual leave (pro-rata for part time employees)
- Salary packaging options - up to $11,600 plus novated leasing
- Fitness Passport for health and well-being - discounted gym options for you and your family
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for staff and their families
- Sustainable Healthcare: Together towards zero
- Opportunity to work and collaborate with a range of non-clinical and clinical professionals

Additional Information:
-  * Based on a minimum 18-month commitment to the position. All payments made to part time employees will be on a pro-rata basis. Check your eligibility here- Rural Health Workforce Incentive Scheme. If you would like to discuss your eligibility or current circumstances further, please contact HNELHD-RuralIncentives@health.nsw.gov.au 
- An eligibility list will be created for future permanent or temporary part-time vacancies.
- To be eligible for employment in this position you must be an Australian Citizen, or permanent resident of Australia, or a New Zealand citizen with a current New Zealand Passport, or hold an appropriate visa that allows you to live and work in Australia. Employment of a temporary visa holder will only be offered in line with the conditions and expiry date of your visa.
- We are unable to accommodate visa sponsorship for applicants requiring a visa for this position.

Need more information?
1) Click here for the Position Description
2) Find out more about applying for this position

For role-related queries or questions contact Belinda Newcombe | Belinda.Newcombe@health.nsw.gov.au

Applicants will be assessed against the essential requirements and selection criteria contained within the position description (link below). For assistance addressing selection criteria visit: https://bit.ly/3vL5fq2

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At Hunter New England Local Health District, we are an inclusive employer dedicated to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and welcoming workplace.  Our commitment to a workforce that reflects the community we care for is essential for delivering the highest quality healthcare to our community. We encourage people with diverse lived experiences to apply. Please contact Rebecca.Caldwell@health.nsw.gov.au for confidential support to ensure an equitable, barrier-free application process. 

This is a Category A position. Recommended applicants will be reviewed for compliance with NSW Health policy directive PD2023_022: Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination against Specific Diseases for Category A positions prior to offer. All new employees must agree to comply with the requirements outlined in the policy.

Salary Packaging: is beneficial to most HNELHD employees and may increase your take-home pay! Salary package a range of personal expenses including novated motor vehicle leases, relocation expenses, and HECS/HELP debt. Find out more by contacting SalaryPackagingPLUS! via nswhealth@salarypackagingplus.com.au or 1300 40 25 23.

HNE Health employees may be eligible for a range of benefits such as allocated days off (ADO) for full time employees, long service leave, paid maternity leave, and salary packaging options including meal expenses.

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