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Make a meaningful difference – support families in their breastfeeding journey.
We’re seeking a passionate and experienced Lactation Consultant to join our midwifery and maternity services team in a regional, rural, or remote healthcare setting. This is a permanent full-time opportunity for a clinician who thrives on collaboration, community connection, and clinical excellence.
- Permanent Full-Time
- $107,960 – $115,604 p.a. + super + rural incentives
About the role
As a Lactation Consultant, you will deliver advanced clinical support and education to promote and protect breastfeeding across the continuum of care. Working in partnership with women, families, and health professionals, this role plays a critical part in improving maternal and infant health outcomes.
You’ll offer specialised lactation advice, facilitate group education sessions, contribute to policy development, and collaborate across disciplines to enhance service delivery in maternity and child health.
About you
We are looking for someone who is compassionate, confident, and committed to evidence-based practice, with a strong understanding of the challenges and opportunities in regional maternal health.
You will need:
- A relevant tertiary degree qualification
- Current AHPRA registration as a Registered Nurse and/or Midwife
- International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC) credential
- Experience supporting breastfeeding in clinical and community settings
- A current C Class Driver’s Licence
- Pre-employment checks, including criminal history screening and vaccination evidence, will apply.
What the role offers:
- Base salary $107,960 – $115,604 p.a.
- 12.75% employer superannuation contribution
- Isolation bonuses: up to $10,500 over 2 years
- 2 return airfares per year for you and your dependents
- 5 weeks annual leave + 17.5% loading
- Staff accommodation (if eligible) or $82.50/week rental subsidy
- Ongoing training, development, and conference support
Join a welcoming team in a unique health service where you’ll experience variety, autonomy, and the reward of providing care where it’s needed most.
About Skilled Nursing
Skilled Nursing is a nursing division within Skilled Medical Pty Ltd, a leader in international health and Medical Recruitment placement for short-term and permanent roles.
Skilled Medical is a doctor-led company with 15 years of industry experience, and is an international Medical Recruitment agency that helps qualified medical professionals with their career in Australia, New Zealand, the United Kingdom and Ireland.
With local offices located in Melbourne and London, we provide a personalised service to assist Nurses like yourself in finding their next role within the healthcare industry.
To Apply
By clicking on 'Apply Now' you will register your interest to work. Once your CV/Resume has been received, a Recruitment Consultant will be in touch.
To speak to our Nursing Team directly and discuss this opportunity, please email your enquiry/CV to the Nursing Team at [email protected] or call us on 1300 444 100.