Support diverse families with expert lactation care
Lead culturally safe breastfeeding support programs
Grow skills in a leading Western Sydney maternity unit
Manage specialised lactation care, build culturally safe maternity support and improve outcomes for CALD families in a energetic hospital setting.
Employment Type:
Temporary Part Time (up to 22/2/27)
Position Classification:
Registered Midwife
Remuneration:
$***** - $***** per hour
Hours Per Week:
20
Location:
Blacktown Hospital
Where you'll be working
You will join a supportive maternity team at Blacktown Hospital, part of Western Sydney Local Health District, delivering high quality care to one of the most culturally diverse communities in Australia.
We value respect, inclusion and professional growth.
• Work within a collaborative multidisciplinary maternity service
• Deliver care to culturally and linguistically diverse families
• Access education, mentoring and career development pathways
• Be part of a values driven, patient focused culture
• Contribute to innovative models of maternity and lactation care
What you'll be doing
The CALD Registered Midwife - Lactation Consultant is part of the CALD MAPS Continuity model of care at Blacktown Maternity Services.
The role is to provide targeted interventions and support to increase engagement and reduce risks for women and babies.
• Deliver person centred midwifery and lactation care to CALD families
• Assess feeding needs, provide education and make appropriate referrals
• Supervise and mentor staff and students in culturally safe practice
• Respond to clinical changes and coordinate care within the team
• Advocate for patients while managing resources and service priorities
How to Apply




Apply online by submitting your resume and addressing the criteria listed below by providing examples that demonstrate your ability before the closing date.
Essential Criteria
Registration: Current Registration with AHPRA as a Registered Midwife
Selection Criteria
Previous relevant clinical experience in speciality.
Demonstrated ability to organise and prioritise work.
Demonstrated effective communication skills both written and verbal.
Ability to work as a member of a multidisciplinary team.
Commitment to continuing professional development.
Effective interpersonal skills showing initiative and leadership to junior members of the team .
Requisition ID:
REQ******
Applications Close:
11th March ****
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People with disabilities who meet the selection criteria are encouraged to apply; and where required, WSLHD will implement reasonable adjustment consistent with industry standard.
Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply.
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There is a managed waitlist for parking for new staff commencing at Blacktown Hospital.
This does not apply to staff with a disability parking permit.
Please note: A person who is not an Australian citizen or a permanent resident is only eligible for temporary employment for a period not longer than the duration of their current visa or a period not shorter than the duration of the advertised position.

📌 Registered Midwife - Cald Lactation Consultant (Australia)
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