Lactation Consultant

Employment Type: Fixed Term contracts availableHours: Rotating rosterLocation: Werribee Mercy HospitalUpload with Application: Resume, cover letter, and all relevant qualificationsContact: Jen McLeod, Divisional Director Women's & Children's Services *******@mercy.com.au Where there's life, there's Mercy. Where there's care, there's You. Through the battles and the breakthroughs, we're there. Where will you be? For over a century, our incredible teams have provided care for people when they need it most. Our people feel great pride in this, and they value the security and stability we offer. But it also means so much opportunity - to build on all that's gone before, to grow your impact and gain experience that's hard to find elsewhere. As a for-purpose organisation with over 10,000 dedicated, compassionate people, we continue to offer more services and deeper care than ever before. With Mercy, you'll have the chance to make an impact and gain experience that's hard to find elsewhere. About the opportunity An exciting opportunity at Werribee Mercy Hospital for fixed term contracts throughout 2026. Seeking Lactation Consultant Midwives or Midwives working towards IBCLC, to work through our Maternity Service and Breastfeeding Support Service supporting the Women's and Children's Division. Provide breastfeeding education to women through the antenatal and postnatal period. Provide education and support to the multidisciplinary Women's and Children's team. Opportunities to work as a Midwife and Lactation Consultant. Opportunities for Midwives working towards LC certification to gain experience working in our Breastfeeding Service. Opportunity for qualified IBCLC also (non-midwife). What you'll bring You're resilient, compassionate and have a whole lot of heart. Most importantly, you are committed to delivering exceptional patient-centred care. To thrive in this role, you will have: RM & IBCLC qualifications (highly desirable) or working towards. Excellent clinical, time management, organisational and communication skills, with the ability to adapt and problem solve. A compassionate, flexible and positive approach to effective patient care and management. The ability to nurture friendly, respectful relationships and contribute to a collaborative team environment. A passion for providing education and support to consumers and colleagues. You will also be required to provide evidence of, or in the process of obtaining: A current Police Record Check and Working with Children Check. Proof of current influenza vaccination and other vaccination status consistent with public health orders. Ready to help us shape the future of healthcare? Join us and make a meaningful difference in people's lives - and your career. Are you ready to apply for this role? Click Apply now Please contact us if you would like to find out more or communicate any requirements to ensure we provide you with a fair and equitable interview and selection process. We acknowledge the Wurundjeri Woi-wurrung peoples, traditional Custodians of the Land in which our Head Office is based, on traditional lands of the Kulin Nation and recognise their deep connections to the land, sea, and culture. We extend this acknowledgment to the many Traditional Lands that we operate across Australia and pay our respects to Elders past and present. The team at Mercy Health is as wonderfully diverse as the patients, residents, clients and communities we support. We're proud to be recognised as an Employer of Choice for Gender Equality by the Workplace Gender Equality Agency (WGEA). Mercy Health strongly encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, and people of all ages, sexualities, genders, abilities and cultural backgrounds. #J-18808-Ljbffr