Breastfeeding Counsellor (Helpline)

Would you like to be part of the incredible Australia-wide team of breastfeeding counsellors who staff the National Breastfeeding Helpline? The ABA Breastfeeding Helpline is available to mums and families 24/7, and provides essential support to parents during some of life's most vulnerable moments.

Breastfeeding counsellors help mums reach their individual breastfeeding goals by:offering phone counselling on the National Breastfeeding Helpline 

Find out more about the role of the ABA Breastfeeding Counsellor by listening to our podcast episode all about these incredible women.

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• A minimum of 8 hours per month during the first 2 years of service after qualifying
• 2 hours per month thereafter

Essential

• Current member of ABA
• Agree to abide by ABA’s Code of Ethics and policies
• Working with Children's check or equivalent

Skills and experience

• Experience of breastfeeding at least one infant for at least 6 months, unless an exemption has been approved
• Ability to provide breastfeeding support in accordance with ABA’s policies, procedures and guidelines.
• Able to self-manage workload to meet ABA volunteering commitments.
• Basic IT skills and ability to access and use the internet.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Ability to work as part of team and contribute to the motivation and encouragement of team goals and team development.

• A sponsored traineeship including a Certificate IV in Breastfeeding Education
• Ongoing professional education
• Online and in-person peer support
• Recognition and acknowledgement of your contribution
• The deep sense of satisfaction that comes from making a difference

This remote volunteering role can be performed anywhere in Australia.

Expression of interest is open to those who have breastfed an infant for 6-months or more.

The position description is available below:

Helpline Breastfeeding Counsellor

To find out more, email training@breastfeeding.asn.au