Registered Nurse/Midwife Lactation Consultant

Registered Midwife – Acute Services & Lactation Consultant

Permanent Part Time Opportunity Available

Make a difference for women, babies and families

Yarrawonga Health is seeking a compassionate and experienced Registered Nurse/Midwife to join our Acute Services team. We are also seeking applicants with Lactation Consultant expertise who are passionate about supporting breastfeeding mothers and infants through evidence-based education, assessment and clinical care.

Working within our multidisciplinary team, you will provide high-quality, person-centred care to pregnant and postnatal women, newborns and acute patients, while contributing to a collaborative and supportive

About the Role

As a Registered Midwife, you will:

• Deliver safe, evidence-based nursing and midwifery care.
• Assess, plan, implement and evaluate patient care in partnership with patients and the multidisciplinary team.
• Provide education, support and advocacy for women and their families.
• Participate in quality improvement activities and ongoing professional development.
• Support and mentor graduate nurses, students and enrolled nurses.

For the Lactation Consultant role, you will also:

• Provide specialist breastfeeding assessment, education and clinical support to women and families.
• Develop individualised breastfeeding management plans.
• Work collaboratively with medical, nursing and allied health teams to optimise maternal and infant outcomes.
• Promote best practice in lactation management across the organisation.

About You

You will have:

• Current registration as a Registered Midwife with AHPRA.
• Demonstrated clinical experience in acute nursing and/or midwifery.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• The ability to work both independently and collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team.
• A commitment to evidence-based practice, continuous improvement and person-centred care.

For the Lactation Consultant position, you will also require:

• International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC) accreditation (or equivalent recognised lactation consultant qualification).
• Demonstrated experience providing specialist lactation and breastfeeding support within a maternity or postnatal setting.
• Extensive knowledge of contemporary breastfeeding and infant feeding practices.

Why Join Us?

At Yarrawonga Health, our people are our strength. We are committed to supporting our team through:

• A supportive and inclusive workplace culture
• Ongoing professional development opportunities
• Employee assistance program and wellness initiatives
• A beautiful regional location with a strong community focus
• We proudly embrace diversity and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people from culturally diverse backgrounds, members of the LGBTQIA+ community, and people with disabilities.

Diversity & Inclusion

Yarrawonga Health is committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce that reflects the community we serve. We welcome applications from people of all cultures, abilities, backgrounds, identities and experiences — including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, LGBTQIA+ individuals, people with disability and those from culturally and linguistically diverse communities. We strive to create a workplace where everyone feels safe, respected and empowered to contribute.

Registered Midwives, and experienced Lactation Consultants who meet the essential qualifications.

More Information:

For more information regarding the role contact: Amy Jury, Maternity Services Coordinator via email Amy.Jury@yh.org.au

All employment with Yarrawonga Health is subject to and conditional upon a satisfactory Police Check, NDIS Worker Screening Check and Victorian 'Employee' Working with Children's Check if required.

All healthcare workers are required to have mandatory evidence of vaccination will be required prior to commencement.

Application Close: 28th August 2026

All applications are to be submitted via Yarrawonga Health's website Yarrawonga Health Careers.

Please submit your application including a cover letter, resume, and responses to the key selection criteria found in the position description.

Please refer to the attached position description for full details of the role.