Reference Number: 893 Job Title: Lactation Consultant Employment Type: Fixed-Term Part-Time Hours per Fortnight: 56 Location: Graham Street Closing date: 07/05/2024 About GV Health: At Goulburn Valley Health we pride ourselves on delivering person-centred care. We aim to enhance patient experience through improved service access, developing partnerships, meeting growth in demand, implementing innovative service models and ensuring workforce flexibility. Click HERE to find out more information about GV Health and our services. Click HERE to find out more from our staff about a career and lifestyle at GV Health. Our Region Great things happen here! Follow the link to find out what its like to live, work and play in our wonderful region: Greater Shepparton: Great Things Happen Here Maternity Services – Lactation Consultant GV Health is an evolving healthcare provider offering Antenatal, Intrapartum and Postnatal, domiciliary and Lactation Services, with a commitment to making women the number one priority. We have a multicultural team of specialists, midwives, health professionals and support staff with a common mission: to deliver high-level, personalised care to empower and support women on their health journey for life. We are a family focused service. GV Health has a range of Women's Health services including; Maternity (antenatal/birth/postnatal) Lactation Services Domiciliary Public IVF Mental Health Within our organisation, we prioritise the importance of our staff, foster collaboration and offer support for education, growth and professional development. We are a teaching hospital supporting students to become qualified Health practitioners. Our team instils a culture of care dedicated to continuous improvement. We focus on positive communication, problem solving and are committed to providing the best in terms of clinical excellence. Lactation Services forms a part of our outpatient services for postnatal women wanting support to establish and maintain breast feeding post discharge. Women are able to self-refer at any time up to the baby's age of 7 months. The role also supports women and staff on the postnatal and Special Care Nursery, Child and Adolescent and Emergency Department, for women who need assistance with breast feeding. The Lactation Consultant also provides education to staff on the ward. Position Description: HERE Why work at GV Health? Free Community Connector Program to personally welcome and connect you to our wonderful community Generous salary packaging, subsidised staff parking and discounted leisure memberships Flexible work practices and options to purchase additional leave to support work/life balance Paid parental leave Professional development and study leave to help reach your learning and career goals A confidential employee assistance program (EAP) for you and your loved ones Social club membership offering a range of events, functions and local community discounts Our CREATE Outstanding monthly, bi-monthly and annual reward and recognition program GV Health is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, as well as applicants who are LGBTIQ+, who have different abilities, or are from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds are encouraged. Three (3) COVID-19 vaccination doses are a mandatory requirement for all roles and seasonal Influenza vaccination (where mandated). Further pre-employment screening checks may be required, including but not limited to; Working with Children's Check (WWCC), National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) Worker Screening, International and National Police Checks, Aged Care Statutory Declaration, Visas and valid working rights in Australia, further immunisations. Further details of pre-employment requirements are provided in the Position Description and to successful candidates, or upon request. GV Health reserves the right to vary pre-employment screening from time to time and as directed by legislation and operational requirements. Recruitment agencies should note that GV Health does not accept agency resumes. GV Health is not responsible for any fees related to any unsolicited resumes submitted by Recruitment Agencies.