Clinical Midwife Specialist
- Lactation Consultant
- Yass District Hospital Employment Type:TemporaryFull Time until 30 June 2028

Location:
Yass Position Classification:Clinical Midwife Specialist Grade 2 Remuneration:$64.71
- $66.84 per hour Hours Per Week:38 Requisition ID:REQ700875 ApplicationClose: 23 October 2026 Interviews Details: Interviews will be scheduled within 10 days of closing date About the Service We’re excited to announce the opening of a brand-new Mothers and Babies Centre in Yass, and we are currently recruiting for a Clinical Midwife Specialist position. Our services will include:
- A postnatal clinic offering trauma-informed postnatal debriefing and lactation support
- Health and Wellbeing benefits including Fitness Passport, and annual Influenza vaccinations
- A team that values your expertise, invests in your development and supports your lifestyle What you’ll be doing The Clinical Midwifery Specialist Lactation Midwife provides high‑quality, individualised, woman‑centred lactation and breastfeeding care within a supportive multidisciplinary team, exercising extended clinical autonomy and sound clinical decision‑making. Delivers direct clinical care as required to maintain safe and effective service delivery and respond to clinical priorities across the maternity service. Work collaboratively as an advocate for women and families and as a role model, resource, and mentor to, midwifery staff. Contribute to the ongoing development of lactation services by implementing, maintaining, and evaluating policies, standards, and clinical practice guidelines relating to lactation and infant feeding including Baby friendly health Initiative (BFHI) accreditation. Selection Criteria
- Current midwifery registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA)



with a minimum of three (3) years full time equivalent post midwifery qualification experience.
- Current International Board‑Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC) certification, or actively working towards IBCLC certification, with a demonstrated willingness and commitment to maintaining IBCLC certification, including meeting ongoing professional development and recertification requirements.
- Demonstrated clinical knowledge and recent clinical experience in midwifery care, including the assessment and management of complex breastfeeding and lactation issues for women and babies within a multidisciplinary healthcare setting.
- Demonstrated application of evidence‑based practice and critical thinking to advocate for and implement individualised, woman‑centred care, with a strong commitment to continuous quality improvement, service development, and risk management.
- Demonstrated ability to provide safe, high‑quality midwifery care in accordance with relevant legislation, organisational policies, procedures, and clinical practice guidelines, with accountability for professional practice.
- Highly developed written, verbal and digital communication skills, including effective use of information technology, with the ability to build rapport and communicate clearly, respectfully, and professionally with women, families, and members of the multidisciplinary team.
- Demonstrated ability to supervise, delegate,



and negotiate with others to deliver high‑quality midwifery care, show leadership in clinical practice, and positively contribute to change management initiatives that improve care delivery and outcomes.
- Demonstrated ability to provide high quality breastfeeding support while managing workload effectively, upholding professional values, and maintaining clinical competence and accountability in lactation and breastfeeding practice. We look forward to learning more about you and what you can bring to our team Information for applicants Southern NSW Local Health District is committed to closing the gap in health outcomes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. As part of this commitment, the Stepping Up website has been developed to support Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander job applicants through the NSW Health recruitment process. The site provides guidance, resources, and tools to help applicants confidently apply for roles and build meaningful careers in health. This is a Category A position. Recommended applicants will be reviewed for compliance with NSW Health policy directive PD2026_004: 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. Southern NSW Local Health District is dedicated to fostering a child-safe workplace 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

📌 Clinical Midwife Specialist (Newcastle)
🏢 NSW Health
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