About the role
Mater Mothers’ Hospital has an exciting opportunity for a Lactation Consultant. This is a permanent part-time position, working 24 hours per week.
The Lactation Consultant is a Clinical Midwife and/or Clinical Nurse who has undertaken specific training to become a credentialed lactation consultant through IBCLE. The role involves educating new mothers and their families, regarding best practices in supporting the establishment of breastfeeding. Lactation Consultants also collaborate with other health professionals when the breastfeeding mother is facing challenges establishing breastfeeding, continuing to breastfeed or ceasing their breastfeeding journey, if need be.
As an integral member of the team, you will be a part of providing a collaborative service across Mater Health Services, including the provision of individual and group breastfeeding support and education for staff and families, with a special focus for those accessing our well-baby service.
Mater Mothers' Hospitals are leaders in the provision of high-quality maternity and newborn services for the people of Queensland and northern New South Wales. Providing exceptional care and support of women and their families, Mater Mothers' Hospitals offer integrated services covering obstetrics, gynaecology, neonatology, and maternal fetal medicine.
Salary range: $54.44 - $58.30 (RN2) per hour plus 12% superannuation and access to not-for-profit salary packaging up to $15,900 + access to many staff benefits!
What you'll be doing
As an integral member of the team you will be a part of providing a collaborative service across Mater Health Services, including the provision of individual and group breastfeeding support and education for staff and families, with a special focus for those accessing our well-baby service.
About you
To be successful in your application for this position it is essential that you have:
- Current Midwifery registration and IBCLC (International Board-Certified Lactation Consultant) qualification
- Your experience in the area of full-term babies and breastfeeding support is desirable
- As well as a demonstrated interest in the area of neonatology and preterm infants
- Excellent time management skills
- Experience and interest providing education whilst in the role of Lactation Consultant
You will be working in a fast-paced environment that requires someone who is enthusiastic, able to show initiative and work well in a team. The ideal candidate for the position will be approachable with a mature and confident attitude.
The successful applicant will join an experienced and supportive team and provides an excellent professional development opportunity to further hone your leadership skills while making a positive contribution.
Why join us?
Mater is Queensland’s largest not-for-profit healthcare provider, delivering exceptional care to nearly 700,000 patients each year across 11 (soon to be 12) hospitals. We’re leaders in healthcare, education, fundraising & philanthropy and research — and it’s our people who make the difference.
We’re looking for passionate individuals to join our team and help shape the future of care. At Mater, you’ll be part of a purpose-driven organisation that values innovation, compassion, and excellence.
- Increase your take-home pay with generous salary packaging options, including meal and entertainment benefits
- Grow your career with access to industry-leading training and professional development through Mater Education
- Wellbeing support through our Employee Assistance Program and on-site pastoral care teams
- Access a range of health and wellbeing services with a corporate discount on private health insurance
- Exclusive discounts across dining, retail, travel, accommodation (just to name a few!)
- Stay active with unlimited access to discounted gyms via the Fitness Passport program
- Convenient, discounted on-site parking
- Enjoy great food with reduced prices at our campus cafés and coffee spots
- Join Queensland’s Largest and Most Innovative Not-for-Profit Healthcare Team.
Be part of something bigger. Make your move with Mater. #MAKEYOURMATERMOVE
For more information please contact Jennifer Timoney on Jennifer.Timoney@mater.org.au.
Applications close on Thursday the 16th of October 2025. Please note, we may contact applicants prior to the closing date, please do not hesitate to APPLY NOW!
Mater is committed to the wellbeing of their staff, and it is underpinned by our flexible and remote working policies.
Please Note: We will not require any support from Recruitment Agencies at this time and kindly request no contact is made. Only direct applications will be considered.
Mater Group is dedicated to creating a workplace that values diversity and inclusion. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds and abilities. We believe in providing equal opportunities for all qualified candidates.
For more information regarding Reconciliation at Mater, please visit our Reconciliation webpage.
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