Clinical Nurse Consultant - Lactation Consultant (504494)
The Team
Women’s and Children’s Services (WACS) at the Launceston General Hospital is a supportive, collaborative and family‑centred service committed to delivering high‑quality care for mothers, babies and families. The team works closely with statewide partners to ensure accessible, evidence‑based services and to maintain excellence in breastfeeding support, education and outcomes.
The Role
The Clinical Nurse Consultant – Lactation Consultant provides expert leadership in contemporary lactation care across WACS at the LGH. This senior role delivers specialist clinical support to staff, patients and families, while driving service improvement and evidence‑based practice.
Key responsibilities include:
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Providing advanced clinical leadership and specialist lactation consultancy within professional and legislative scope.
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Supporting staff, mothers and families with complex breastfeeding needs across WACS.
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Building strong relationships with service providers across Tasmania to enhance access and continuity of care.
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Leading innovation, research and quality improvement in lactation services.
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Developing and implementing clinical protocols and guidelines for the Lactation Service.
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Delivering education to nursing and midwifery staff to achieve and maintain Baby Friendly Hospital Initiative (BFHI) accreditation at the LGH.
Why Tasmania:
The Department of Health Tasmania oversees various hospitals across the state, including the Royal Hobart Hospital, Launceston General Hospital, Northwest Regional Hospital, and Mersey Community Hospital, as well as district hospitals and ambulance services. Additionally, it provides community health, mental health, and primary healthcare services to the Tasmanian community through more than 300 sites.
Tasmania, Australia's only island state, offers unparalleled natural beauty and a luxurious lifestyle. Pursuing your health career in Tasmania’s public health system means building strong connections with colleagues and patients. It also means embracing a lifestyle where you can enjoy extraordinary experiences outside of work while making a significant impact on the community during work.
Details of appointment
Permanent, part time, day worker position, working up to 64 hours per fortnight commencing from the 17 July 2026.
*notwithstanding hours to be negotiated with the successful applicant.
Applicants should note that, for a period of twelve months from the date of publication, this selection process may be used to fill subsequent or similar full time, part time, and casual vacancies.
Salary
$118,297 to $125,543 per annum (Pro rata). Our Employer 12% superannuation contribution is on top of this amount.
- Salary range is in accordance with Nurses and Midwives (Tasmania State Service) Agreement 2023.
In addition, the following allowances calculated on the salaried incremental point may be available:
- Post Graduate Allowance of up to 10% based on qualification type.
Salary Packaging:
You’ll have access to salary package a range of benefits including living expenses up to $9,010 + $2,650 in meal entertainment each FBT year + other benefits if eligible.
Benefits available to eligible candidates:
- Travel and relocation assistance support available up to $10,000 for appointees from interstate.
- Professional development and accelerated pathways.
- A range of leave entitlements, including study leave and Professional Development Support.
- Fitness Passport – You, and your family can access 40+ fitness facilities across Tasmania for just $14.50 per week per person, or $28.05 for a family.
- Department of Health has achieved the “Carer Accredited Employer Status” providing support to employees with caring responsibilities. (Find out more under the Carer Recognition Act 2023).
More information about our Employee Benefits can be found here
Eligibility
Successful applicants will be required to meet the essential criteria.
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Registered with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia as a Registered Nurse.
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Accreditation with the International Board of Lactation Consultants.
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Current Working with Children Registration.
Applicants should note the following criteria are desirable:
- Holds or working towards relevant postgraduate tertiary qualifications.
Note: - Please refer to the Application Guide for more information of pre-employment check.
Download the Statement of Duties and any Associated Documents
We encourage you to review the Statement of Duties, Applicant Guide, prior to applying for an overview of the duties, program, selection process and application guidance.
Statement of Duties:
Application Guide:
How to apply:
Apply Online. Please click the "Apply" button on this screen to ensure that important questions about you are answered.
You will be prompted to complete a 1-2 page application detailing your experience, skills and knowledge as they relate to the attached Statement of Duties. A separate statement addressing the selection criteria in the Statement of Duties is not required.
*applications from Recruitment Agencies will not be accepted for this role.
*only Recruitment Agencies specifically contracted are invited to provide applicants to this role.
For more information:
Applicants who require further information are encouraged to contact the Contact person for detailed information about the vacancy.
Name: Jenny Pople
Position: Acting Nursing and Midwifery Director - Women's and Children's Services
Phone number: 6777 8976
Email address: jennifer.pople@ths.tas.gov.au
What it is like working at the Department of Health?
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Department of Health has achieved the “Carer Accredited Employer Status” providing support to employees with caring responsibilities. (Find out more under the Carer Recognition Act 2023).
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