Antenatal Education Facilitator - Labour and Birthing Parent education

Rainbow Families – Sydney NSW

Casual/Temporary

Hybrid

5d ago , from Illawarra Mercury Job Board

Rainbow Families Australia is the leading voice for LGBTQ+ families in Australia. Founded in 2015, we are a proudly community led organisation governed by a Board comprised entirely of LGBTQ+ community members.

We connect, support, and empower LGBTQ+ families through community programs, peer support, advocacy, and education. Our work is grounded in the belief that every LGBTQ+ family deserves to live fully, safely, and with access to the services and support they need.

About the Program

The LGBTQ+ Antenatal Education and Support Program is funded by the NSW Ministry of Health over three years (2026–2029). It builds on ten years of antenatal education delivered in partnership with Sydney Local Health District, and has been expanded to reach LGBTQ+ families across NSW through a hybrid delivery model.

The program delivers four half day antenatal education classes per year (up to 20 participants each). All content is developed specifically for LGBTQ+ families and uses inclusive, affirming language that reflects diverse family structures, bodies, and identities.

Each antenatal class covers pregnancy, labour and birth, postnatal care specific to LGBTQ+ families, peer support and mental health, and navigating the healthcare system as an LGBTQ+ family.

Purpose of the Position

This role is responsible for the preparation and delivery of Rainbow Families' antenatal education classes. Drawing on clinical expertise and LGBTQ+ cultural competency, the Facilitator creates a safe, affirming, and evidence based learning environment for LGBTQ+ expecting families.

The Facilitator works closely with the Executive Officer and Community Engagement Coordinator to ensure classes are delivered to a consistently high standard, that content is current and clinically accurate, and that all participants leave feeling informed, prepared, and connected.

Employment Type

Casual

Hours of Work

Four half day antenatal education classes per year (approximately 4 hours per class, plus preparation time). Classes are scheduled on Saturdays.

Rate of Pay

SCHADS Award, Level 4 — casual Saturday rate ($87.94 per hour)

Location

Sydney

Key Responsibilities

1. Class Preparation

Review and update class content prior to each session to ensure alignment with current NSW Health policies, clinical guidelines,



and relevant legislative changes

Prepare all presentation materials, handouts, and physical props (e.g. training dolls, feeding demonstration materials) in coordination with the Community Engagement Coordinator

Review participant registration information in advance of each class to understand the specific family structures, pathways to parenthood, and any accessibility needs represented in the group

Brief the cofacilitator prior to each class on content, participant needs, and facilitation approach

Set up the hybrid delivery environment (in person room and Zoom)

2. Class Delivery

Facilitate class content creating an inclusive, participatory, and psychologically safe environment for all attendees

Manage hybrid delivery to ensure online participants are fully included and engaged throughout the session

Respond sensitively to participant disclosures, questions, and needs as they arise during class, including escalating any clinical, mental health, or family violence concerns

Ensure inclusive language is used throughout including correct use of pronouns, gender neutral terminology, and language that reflects diverse family structures

Lead the delivery of four half day antenatal education classes per year (approximately 4 hours each), covering the following curriculum areas:

- Labour and birth
- Postnatal care specific to LGBTQ+ families
- Peer support and mental health
- Navigating healthcare systems
- Referrals to inclusive local health district services

3. Post-Class

Complete a brief post class debrief with the Community Engagement Coordinator, noting any participant needs, content gaps, or delivery issues for follow up

Contribute to the administration of post class participant feedback surveys as required

Flag any updates required to class content, resources, or materials to the Executive Officer

Maintain confidentiality of all participant information in accordance with Rainbow Families' Privacy Policy and the Privacy and Personal Information Protection Act 1998 (NSW)

Essential Qualifications, Skills and Experience

Registered qualification in midwifery





Current individual Professional Indemnity Insurance (PII) covering all aspects of clinical practice including education and facilitation roles outside primary employment

Demonstrated experience facilitating antenatal or perinatal education programs

Demonstrated cultural competency in LGBTQ+ health, including working with trans and gender diverse people, same sex parents, and families formed through surrogacy or donor conception

Strong knowledge of the NSW maternity health system, including local health district services and relevant clinical guidelines

Excellent facilitation skills — ability to deliver evidence based content in an engaging, inclusive, and participatory manner to groups of up to 20 people

Experience with hybrid (in person and online) program delivery

Highly Desirable

Lived experience of LGBTQ+ family formation (e.g. same sex parenting, surrogacy, donor conception, trans parenthood)

Specific knowledge of chest feeding, induced lactation, and infant feeding for diverse family structures

Experience working with families in the perinatal period, including postnatal depression and perinatal mental health

Familiarity with LGBTQ+ affirming services and referral pathways across NSW

Core Competencies

Clinical expertise and commitment to evidence based practice

Warmth, empathy, and genuine commitment to LGBTQ+ community wellbeing

Cultural competency and inclusive practice — using affirming language and adapting content to reflect diverse family structures and identities

Confident, engaging facilitation with groups of varying sizes and experience levels

Ability to respond calmly and appropriately to sensitive disclosures or unexpected situations during class

Reliability and professionalism in a casual, self directed engagement model

Equity and Diversity

Rainbow Families is dedicated to equitable and inclusive hiring practices and understands the perks of a diverse workforce. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability, parents and carers, and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply. Candidates from the LGBTQ+ community or with a strong personal connection to the LGBTQ+ community are strongly encouraged to apply.

Applications will be assessed on the basis of demonstrated capacity and commitment to perform the role, rather than on formal qualification alone.

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📌 Antenatal Education Facilitator - Labour and Birthing Parent education (New South Wales)
🏢 Rainbow Families
📍 New South Wales