Diabetes Educator

Clinical Nurse Consultant - Diabetes Educator

Community Health Services

• Permanent Part-Time up to 64 hours per fortnight
• Casual opportunities also available
• Nurses and Midwives (VPS) Single Interest EA 2024-2028, Clinical Nurse Consultant C Year 1 - Year 2 (ZA7 - ZA8)
• Community-based role with a focus on person-centred care

Are you passionate about empowering people to live well with diabetes? We are seeking an experienced and motivated Clinical Nurse Consultant - Diabetes Educator to join our Community Health team.

In this rewarding role, you will work as an independent practitioner with overall responsibility for the delivery of individualised diabetes care within the community. You will provide expert education, support and clinical guidance to clients, health professionals and the broader community, helping people achieve better health outcomes through evidence-based diabetes management.

About the Role

As a Clinical Nurse Consultant - Diabetes Educator, you will:

• Deliver high-quality, individualised diabetes education and clinical care within community settings.
• Provide education and resources to clients, carers, health professionals and community groups.
• Support self-management and promote positive health outcomes for people living with diabetes.
• Work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team while practising autonomously.
• Contribute to service development, quality improvement and clinical excellence.

Our preferred candidate will have:

• Current registration as a Registered Nurse with AHPRA.
• Tertiary qualification in Diabetes Education.
• Demonstrated experience working as a Diabetes Educator.

The following experience/qualifications would be considered advantageous:

• Credentialed Diabetes Educator or actively working towards ADEA credentialing.
• Experience in clinical teaching and staff education.
• Experience using Flash Glucose Monitoring (FGM) and Continuous Glucose Monitoring (CGM) systems.
• Experience with insulin titration.
• Sound computer skills across a range of software applications.
• Current Driver's Licence.

IMPORTANT: Some roles in the healthcare sector are required to be vaccinated annually for Influenza (unless a valid exemption applies). Evidence of vaccination (or exemption) will be required to be provided prior to commencement.

About our organisation 

“Did you know …Warragul hospital is located only 30 minutes drive from Pakenham along the freeway against traffic, and that The Baw Baw Shire is one of the fastest growing Local Government Areas (LGAs) within the country!

We are well aware our hospital is aging but our most precious commodity isn’t a building, it’s the quality of care that’s delivered at the bedside by our incredible staff. You won’t find a more friendly, and welcoming team than the West Gippsland Healthcare Group! We care for our community because we are the community!

West Gippsland Healthcare Group staff benefits include: 

• Flexible working arrangements
• Professional development
• Access to employee assistance program
• Salary packaging
• Free Parking

Working with us 

All appointments with the West Gippsland Healthcare Group are subject to the satisfactory return of professional reference checks, a NDIS worker screening clearance and a current Employee Working with Children Check. All employees must hold current entitlement to work within Australia. A six month probationary period applies to all new appointments.

Further details and how to apply

Further information is contained in the Position Description. Applications are to be submitted by selecting 'Apply Now' and should include a current CV and cover letter. Responses to the selection criteria are recommended. Shortlisted applicants will be asked to provide at least 2 (for external) professional referees. Please note, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. If you have any further queries, please contact Kate Palmer or Sally Wilson, Community Health Managers, (03) 562 43553,  Kate.Palmer@wghg.com.au; Sally.Wilson@wghg.com.au

Applications close: 26 November 2026* (applications may close earlier)

* Applications will be reviewed as they are received. This position will remain open for a minimum of fourteen (14) days for externally advertised positions from the date of advertisement and may close earlier than the listed closing date if a suitable candidate/s are identified.

As an inclusive employer, committed to improving diversity and equity in our workforce, we encourage applications from all parts of our community, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people from culturally diverse backgrounds, LGBTI people, and people with lived experience of disability.

As a Child Safe organisation, West Gippsland Healthcare Group promotes the safety, wellbeing and inclusion of all children, including those with disability.