Lactation Consultant Neonatal Services - Royal Hospital for Women

Employment Type: Temporary Full Time until May 2026
Position Classification: Clinical Midwife Consultant Grade 1
Remuneration: $130,524.69 - $133,191.02 per annum plus superannuation
Hours Per Week: 38
Requisition ID: REQ625580
Location: Randwick, Sydney
Applications Close: Sunday, 21 December 2025

Where you'll be working

The Royal Hospital for Women is a multi-faceted tertiary referral and teaching hospital, internationally recognised as one of the world’s leading centres for the care of mothers, babies, and women with benign gynaecological and gynae-oncology conditions. As the only stand-alone women’s hospital in New South Wales, it offers unique opportunities for innovative clinical practice and is committed to delivering excellence in women’s health care through both practice and ongoing research.

Part of the South Eastern Sydney Local Health District (SESLHD), the hospital is co-located with other major facilities on the Randwick Hospitals Campus—one of the State’s most comprehensive health care precincts. This location supports a rich environment for collaboration and expertise across specialties.

Ideally situated between the University of New South Wales and Coogee Beach, The Royal Hospital for Women is just 15 minutes from Sydney’s Central Business District and harbour. Its proximity to some of Sydney’s best beaches, restaurants, and sporting facilities offers staff the added benefit of a vibrant lifestyle alongside a rewarding and supportive professional environment.

The role

The vision for South Eastern Sydney Local Health District (SESLHD) is ‘exceptional care, healthier lives’. SESLHD is committed to enabling our community to be healthy and well, and to providing the best possible compassionate care when people need it.

All staff are expected to act as an appropriate and effective role model and promote culture and supporting practices that reflect the NSW Health CORE values of Collaboration, Openness, Respect and Empowerment through demonstrated behaviours and interactions with patients, clients, and employees.

The Clinical Nurse/Midwifery Consultant (CNC/CMC) Grade 1 coordinates and delivers high quality clinical care to women and babies in Newborn Care Centre (NCC) or on the Antenatal ward with an expected admission to NCC consistent with SESLHD and Royal Hospital for Women (RHW) policies, clinical business rules and standards. The CNC/CMC develops specific lactation plans in partnership with women and provides expert consultancy and advocacy for women. The CNC/CMC engages in Evidence Based Practice and complies with World Health Organisation, BFHI, National and State policies of the Ministry of Health, RHW and the Nursing and Midwifery Division. The CNC/CMC works collaboratively with Nurse/Midwifery Unit Managers, Neonatal and Obstetric staff and Allied Health to provide excellent care for women and babies. The CNC/CMC works effectively with the CMC2 of Lactation Services to provide leadership in the attainment and maintenance of the RHW accreditation as a Baby Friendly Hospital.

Benefits:

Up to 12 allocated days off each year (for full-time employees) in addition to annual leave.
Salary packaging options that reduce your taxable income and increase your take-home pay! Up to $9K for living expenses and $2.6K meal & entertainment & Novated Leasing.
Discounted gym memberships with a Fitness Passport
Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for employees and family members.
Discounted Private Health Insurance.

Selection Criteria

Current Authority to Practice as a Registered Nurse or Midwife, Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia
Minimum five years full time equivalent post graduate experience and a post graduate qualification in lactation
Proven clinical leadership skills and an ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary framework and a demonstrated commitment to excellence in nursing/midwifery practice
Demonstrated effective communication and inter-personal skills across a variety of mediums and knowledge of the practice development framework to clinical practice
Demonstrated involvement in the development/change of clinical practice underpinned by evidence based research
Demonstrated ability to contribute to strategic and clinical service planning
Proven skills in clinical teaching, the identification of education needs in the clinical area, and competency in the use of contemporary information systems
Ability to apply clinical expertise in client-centred consultancy with the ability to work independently

Need more information?
1) Click here for the Position Description and SESLHD Expected Standards
2) Find out more about applying for this position
For role related queries or questions contact Sally Wise on [email protected]

Our CORE Values are Collaboration, Openness, Respect and Empowerment and have been created by employees for employees and help define how we work and to inspire positive interactions in the workplace.

We embrace diversity as our strength and are committed to maintaining an inclusive and collaborative work environment. Our workplaces are welcoming and safe for all our employees, irrespective of their unique characteristics including age, ethnicity, cultural or spiritual background, gender identity, disability, education and social-economic status. Read about our Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging Strategy for more information.

Reasonable Adjustments

NSW Health recognises everyone is unique, and that you may require some adjustments to ensure you have the best opportunity to apply. If we can make some adjustments to the NSW Health recruitment/interview process, then please email [email protected] and let us know.

Adjustments may include but are not limited to, physical requirements, interview setups and specific interview availability times where required.

Information for applicants:

If you have relevant qualifications or experience, please include any supporting documents with your application.
An eligibility list may be created for future vacancies
Employment of a temporary visa holder may only occur if no suitable permanent resident or citizen of Australia has been identified for this position following suitable labour market testing.
Applicants will be assessed against the essential requirements and selection criteria contained within the position description
Recommended applicants will be reviewed for compliance with NSW Health policy directive Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination against Specific Diseases for all positions prior to offer
SESLHD is committed to creating a workplace that reflects the diversity of our community. This will help ensure our employees, our patients and their carers, feel supported. We invite candidates of all ages, genders, sexual orientation, cultural background, people with disability, neurodiverse individuals, and Indigenous Australians to apply. We do have an Aboriginal Workforce Team that can also provide support ([email protected]) and for additional information please visit our Stepping Up Website

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