Lactation Consultant - NICU
Your Expertise. Their First Steps.
Remuneration: 41.22 - $57.88 + 12% Superannuation + Salary Packaging
Employment Type: Permanent Part Time
Position Classification: Registered Nurse
Hours: 20 hours per week
Location: John Hunter Children’s Hospital
Requisition ID: REQ693039
Application close date: Wednesday 14th of October 2026
Make a lasting difference from the very beginning. Join the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) at John Hunter Children’s Hospital, on the lands of the Awabakal people, and play a vital role in supporting newborns and their families.
As a Lactation Consultant, you’ll use your specialist expertise to support mothers and families with breastfeeding and lactation, helping give every baby the best possible start. You’ll provide expert advice, education and practical support across the NICU, John Hunter Children’s Hospital and Paediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU).
Working alongside nursing, midwifery and medical teams, you’ll share your expertise, strengthen clinical practice and contribute to the ongoing development of lactation services.
Bring your neonatal expertise and passion for lactation to a role where you can make a genuine difference to babies, mothers and families.
What You'll Be Doing
In this role, you will:
- Provide specialist lactation assessment, advice and support to mothers and families.
- Promote and support breastfeeding and optimal feeding outcomes for neonates.
- Provide education and guidance to nursing, midwifery and medical staff.
- Deliver individualised, family-centred and culturally safe care.
- Collaborate with the multidisciplinary team to support positive outcomes for babies and families.
- Contribute to the ongoing development of lactation services within the NICU.
About You
You are an experienced Registered Nurse with strong neonatal experience and a passion for breastfeeding and lactation support.
You will have:
- Current AHPRA registration.
- Extensive neonatal nursing experience.
- IBCLC certification or working towards certification.
- Strong clinical, communication and interpersonal skills.
- Commitment to family-centred and culturally safe care.
- A flexible, empathetic and collaborative approach.
Be Part of Something Meaningful
- Make an impact from day one – support mothers, babies and families during their NICU journey.
- Work with experts – join a passionate NICU team alongside experienced Lactation Consultants and multidisciplinary professionals.
- Shape better care – contribute to the development of lactation services within a modern NICU.
- Keep growing – access orientation, education and ongoing professional development.
- Enjoy flexibility – flexible working arrangements, where applicable, including coverage across five days.
What we can offer you:
🌿 Sustainable Healthcare: Together towards zero
🏋️ Fitness Passport for health and well-being - discounted gym options for you and your family
🤝 Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for staff and family members
📚 Access ongoing education, training, and mentorship
💰 Salary packaging – up to $11,600 plus novated leasing
👨👩👧👦 Make a real, lasting difference in the lives of patients and families
If you are an experienced neonatal nurse with a passion for lactation and supporting families, we would love to welcome you to our team at John Hunter Children’s Hospital.
Need more information?
Click here for the Position Description
Find out more about applying for this position. For role related queries or questions contact Megan Young on Megan.Young@health.nsw.gov.au
Additional information:
Hunter New England Health 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.
- 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. If you require any accommodations or adjustments to the recruitment process please let us know when you apply or at any stage of the process. We will work with you to meet your needs and create the best possible experience. Please contact HNELHD-Diversity@health.nsw.gov.au for confidential support.
- To be eligible for permanent employment in this position you must be an Australian Citizen, or a permanent resident of Australia, or a New Zealand citizen with a current New Zealand Passport. Employment of a temporary visa holder may only occur if no suitable local candidate is identified for the position; in this instance, you may only be offered employment 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.
An eligibility list will be created for future permanent part time and temporary part time vacancies.
Additional Information:
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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This is a Category A position. Recommended applicants will be reviewed for compliance with NSW Health policy directive PD2024_015: Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination against Specified Infectious 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 Hunter New England Health 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.
Hunter New England 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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