Diabetes Educator
Job No:
WDHS1798
Location:
Hamilton
Permanent Part Time – 32 hours per fortnight
Classification: ZJ1
Hourly Rate: $55.9789 per hour plus 12% Superannuation.
About Us
At Western District Health Service (WDHS) we pride ourselves on our strong teamwork and our shared commitment to providing person-centred high-quality healthcare to the Southern Grampians community. We encourage and celebrate diversity, inclusion and accessibility for our staff and visitors to our services and we are dedicated to living our values of: Integrity, Innovation, Collaboration, Accountability, Respect and Empathy.
With a population of approximately 10,000 and a catchment of 16,500, Hamilton is the regional centre of Victoria's Southern Grampians region and WDHS is the largest employer in the region. WDHS provides a comprehensive range of acute inpatient services, residential aged care and primary and community health services. To find our more information about WDHS you can visit https://wdhs.net/v2/about-us/.
The Greater Hamilton region is rich with lifestyle opportunities and facilities. Working for WDHS will enable you to pursue your profession, build your career and enjoy a great work/life balance. With the Grampians National Park and stunning beaches on your doorstep in Warrnambool, Port Fairy and Portland and wineries dotted in-between, a better lifestyle is waiting for you! To find our more information about the Greater Hamilton region you can visit https://wdhs.net/v2/home/careers/community-information/
Be Yourself - We value the unique backgrounds, experiences, and contributions that our staff and visitors bring to our service. We are an inclusive organisation and encourage you to apply and become a part of our team at WDHS.
About the role
Western District Health Service is seeking a motivated and enthusiastic Diabetes Educator who can provide comprehensive education services in a multi-disciplinary environment.
The ideal candidate will have experience and qualifications in diabetes education and a passion for providing comprehensive care in both acute and community settings. This role involves working in acute and community settings with Type 1 & 2 diabetes and gestational diabetes.
A credentialled Diabetes Educator is preferred, or an educator actively working towards credentialling. The responsibilities and duties of this role include identifying and implementing opportunities for quality improvement and service development to achieve a multi-disciplinary approach to diabetes management.
You will bring:
- AHPRA registration
- 5 years post grad experience
- Strong clinical leadership
- Dedication to professional development
- Advanced communication skills
For further details about this position please refer to the Position Description.
Closing date: Sunday 24 August 2025
Proposed Interview Date: Wednesday 3 September 2025
The successful candidate must have or obtain a National Criminal Police Check. Depending on the role, a Working with Children Check Clearance, Disability Worker Exclusion Scheme check, and/or NDIS Worker Screening Check may also be required. All employees must comply with WDHS vaccination requirements.
Western District Health Service is an Equal Opportunity Employer that has a commitment to cultural safety, inclusion and empowerment of Indigenous, Torres Strait Islander, their families and communities and encourages them to apply. This organisation promotes the safety and wellbeing of children from culturally, linguistically diverse and aboriginal backgrounds and those with a disability.