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 ****, 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 **********). 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 ($***** 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 setting 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 **** (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 benefits 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