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Mothercraft Nurse

ANZSCO 411412

Employed

130

Part-time share

70%

Female share

97%

Median age

57 yrs

Source: Jobs and Skills Australia · ABS 2021 Census of Population and Housing.

Salary and some workforce figures are suppressed for this occupation because Jobs and Skills Australia / the ABS do not publish estimates for small populations (typically fewer than 50 employed people) or because the figures have been perturbed for privacy. They are shown as unavailable rather than zero.

About this career

Mothercraft Nurses provide care to newborn infants, and provide advice and training on infant care to parents of newborn infants.

What they typically do

  • Promotes and assists in health education activities for the prevention of ill health.
  • Bathes, feeds, changes and settles newborn infants.
  • Provides advice and training on infant care to parents of newborn infants.
  • Provides emotional support to parents of newborn infants.

States and territories

Share of workers by location

VIC
45.7%
NSW
30.7%
WA
8.7%
QLD
5.5%
TAS
5.5%
SA
3.9%
NT
0%
ACT
0%

Qualification pathways

These accredited qualifications can lead to a career as a Mothercraft Nurse.

  • Advanced Diploma of Cosmetic Dermal Science

    52923WA · AQF 6 · 1 providers

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  • Advanced Diploma of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Primary Health Care Management

    HLT60121 · AQF 6 · 2 providers

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  • Advanced Diploma of Ayurveda

    HLT62615 · AQF 6 · 6 providers

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