Diabetes Educator (Grade 4), Public Health

Employment Type -  Permanent Full Time; Permanent Part Time

Hours per fortnight - 80 

Job Category - Nursing - Registered Nurse (Div 1)

Req Id - 7789 

HAVE IT ALL 
JOIN OUR ALLIED HEALTH TEAM NOW! 

• Join our innovative team to provide world class health care to our community
• Ongoing training and professional development in a supported woork environment
• Full time role (80 hours per fortnight) with access to ADO's, five weeks annual leave and salary packaging | Part-time opportunities will also be considered. 

About the  role

We are seeking a passionate Community Health Nurse – Diabetes Educator to join our multidisciplinary Primary Care team based at Corio Community Health Centre. In this role, you will deliver high-quality, client-centred care that supports consumers and carers to achieve optimal health independence and improved diabetes self-management.

Working within a collaborative community setting, you will provide holistic nursing care, contribute to coordinated care planning, and support clients to build their health literacy. You will play a key role in delivering evidence-based diabetes education while contributing to service development and continuous improvement initiatives.

Key responsibilities

• Provide holistic, client-centred nursing care to achieve positive clinical outcomes
• Deliver diabetes education to support self-management and improved health literacy
• Work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team to coordinate care planning and delivery
• Manage an independent clinical caseload within a community health setting
• Contribute to service development, quality improvement, and achievement of KPIs
• Liaise with internal and external stakeholders to ensure appropriate referrals and continuity of care 

What we’re looking for

• Registered Nurse with current AHPRA registration
• Qualification in, or working towards, Credentialed Diabetes Educator (ADEA)
• Demonstrated experience in diabetes care and chronic disease management
• Strong communication skills with the ability to engage diverse community members
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team
• Commitment to continuous professional development and evidence-based practice 

Position Description

Please note Barwon Health will only contact you via our official email and never use unconventional means, such as text messaging or other services.

Barwon Health staff benefits

• Excellent working conditions and a strong sense of job satisfaction
• A vibrant staff wellbeing program and access to our 24/7 Employee Assistance Program
• Extensive professional development opportunities
• Attractive salary packaging benefits
  • Living expenses capped at $9,010
  • Meals and entertainment capped at $2,650

For more information about working at Barwon Health, please click here

Diversity and inclusion

Barwon Health is an inclusive and welcoming employer, committed to reflecting the diverse communities we serve. We value and celebrate people of all genders, sexual orientations, cultural backgrounds, faiths, abilities, family structures, and identities, and encourage applications from Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability, culturally and linguistically diverse communities, and members of the LGBTIQA+ community.

Child safety

We are strongly committed to the safety and wellbeing of all children and young people. Click here for further information on the Victorian Government’s Child Safe Standards

Additional information

If you need adjustments to participate in the recruitment process, please contact us at peopleassist@barwonhealth.org.au

All appointments are subject to:

• Satisfactory Police Record Check
• Immunisation Status Clearance
• Working with Children Check (if applicable)

To apply, you will need a resume and a tailored cover letter outlining your skills, experience, and suitability for the position in line with the requirements of the position description. Please note: We do not accept resumes via email.

Contact person: Tracey Young
Email: tracey.young@barwonhealth.org.au
Phone: (03) 4215 7107

Application closing date: 9, April 2026