Lactation Consultant

Employment type: Part time, Permanent

Hours per week: 30:24

Remuneration: Salary $114,198.59 per annum (pro-rata) plus superannuation

Location: Werribee based. This role may be required to work across multiple locations throughout the Wyndham Municipality

About the role

As one of the Lactation Consultants in our Breastfeeding Support Service team, you'll provide specialist breastfeeding education, guidance and support to women and families, empowering them to achieve their infant feeding goals with confidence. Using your clinical expertise, you'll deliver evidence-based care while promoting best practice and continuously developing your own knowledge and skills.

Working with a diverse community is one of the most rewarding aspects of this role. Every day you'll have the opportunity to make a meaningful difference to the health and wellbeing of infants, children and their families by providing compassionate, family-centred support during an important stage of their parenting journey.

Working within a breastfeeding support service team, you'll be part of a wider, multidisciplinary team of Maternal and Child Health Nurses, Immunisation Nurses, Child and Family Resource Officers and Family Violence practitioners, supported by an experienced leadership team that values collaboration, learning and professional growth.

This is a varied and rewarding role in a fast-paced community health environment where you'll use your clinical judgement, initiative and teamwork to deliver high-quality care. You'll also have access to ongoing professional development, opportunities to expand your expertise, and the support of your Team Leader when navigating complex situations.

What your day will look like

• Provide evidence-based breastfeeding education, guidance and support to women and families through a variety of settings, but not limited to home visits, centre appointments, telephone and virtual consultations.
• Provide input and support into referrals and bookings to help ensure families can access timely breastfeeding support.
• Work alongside Maternal and Child Health Nurses and other professionals to provide coordinated support for families.
• Share practical, evidence-based information and resources to help women overcome breastfeeding challenges and achieve their feeding goals.
• Build trusted relationships with families and community partners while promoting the benefits of breastfeeding across the Wyndham community.
• Maintain accurate client records and contribute to service reporting to support the ongoing delivery and improvement of the program.

What you will bring

• Current Lactation consultant IBCLC qualification; current registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) either as a registered nurse division 1 or registered midwife.
• Sound knowledge of evidence-based practice in the area of lactation.
• Demonstrated experience in supporting mothers to breastfeed and providing accurate evidence-based information to families regarding breastfeeding.
• Ability to develop and maintain effective relationships with parents Maternal and Child Health Nurses, community agencies and services.
• A current valid Victorian Drivers Licence and a privately owned motor vehicle.
• A current employee Working with Children Check is required

If you progress past the interview stage, you may be required to complete pre-employment screening, which may include police checks, a medical, qualification verification, and an Australian work rights check.

Why join Wyndham

We are one of Australia’s fastest growing and most diverse cities.

By 2040, we will have more than 500,000 residents and our people are hard at work designing the precincts, building the infrastructure, developing the policies and delivering the programs that will ensure the City is prepared.

Look at our job opportunities and you may be surprised at what you discover: a future-focused culture, a sense of purpose and possibility, and real opportunities to strengthen our diverse community. It all adds up to make Wyndham City a great place to belong.

Our people are our most valued asset. We are focused on building a culture that empowers every person to do their best work. Flexibility is built right into our DNA and we are committed to cultivating an inclusive workplace that celebrates a diverse workforce.

How to apply

Please apply online by submitting your resume and cover letter outlining your suitability for the role via the provided link.

Applications close at 11:59PM on Sunday, 30 August 2026.

If you have further role-specific questions, please contact Wendy Coulson, Coordinator Maternal Child Family Health & Wellbeing or Ruth McKinnon, Service Lead Enhanced MCH Program & Partnerships on 03 9742 8***.

Wyndham City Council is committed to providing a recruitment experience that is fair, inclusive, and accessible. If you have specific accessibility needs or general recruitment enquiries, please contact our Careers team via *******@wyndham.vic.gov.au or 03 9394 6***.

Child Safe Organisation

Wyndham City Council has zero tolerance to any form of child abuse and is committed to the safety, wellbeing and empowerment of children. We create and maintain a child safe organisation which is embedded in the everyday thinking and practice of all employees, volunteers and contractors. Additionally, we are committed to fostering a culture of safety within the Council, which includes the inclusion and empowerment of Aboriginal children, their families, and communities. Our recruitment practices reflect this.

Diversity and Inclusion

At Wyndham City Council we value workforce diversity and inclusion and embrace individual uniqueness. We value diverse life experiences and the perspectives of our people, while providing high-quality services to all members of our community, regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, religion, cultural background, disability, or sexuality.

Wyndham has one of the largest Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities in the Western Region, with a rich and diverse history. We are committed to providing positive employment opportunities for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and welcome applications from candidates of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander background. To read more about Wyndham City’s Innovate Reconciliation Action Plan, please see our website.