Credentialled Diabetes Educator

Job Description:

• Excellent Career Progression
• Full time, 12-month fixed term position with scope for extension to contract
• Work for one of Australia’s leading hospital groups

About the Role

• You will work within the department of Endocrinology & Diabetes Research (Dept of Medicine) to co-ordinate research for people with type 1 and type 2 diabetes. A major part of the role is the management of type 1 and type 2 diabetes clinical trials, both investigator initiated and commercial sponsored studies within the department. 
• You will also provide support for patients living with type 1 and type 2 diabetes, including education and advice about management of the condition in conjunction with Medical Officers and Endocrinologists.

Your duties will include:

• You will provide comprehensive diabetes self-management education to support participants to meet goals of the research projects
• You will use a systematic approach to assess an individual’s mental, physical, functional and cognitive status to inform their clinical care planning.
• You will monitor progress towards desired goals and the outcomes of all interventions.
• You will refer (or recommending referral where appropriate) to other specialist nursing, medical or allied health professionals as required.
• You will provide direct clinical care and interventions
• You may assume or be delegated case management roles in designated programs or for specific aspects of diabetes care, such as insulin initiation and stabilisation, insulin pump therapy, Continuous Glucose monitoring

• Bachelor of Nursing or equivalent
• Registered as a Division 1 with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) and current Practicing Certificate
• Graduate Certificate in Diabetes Education
• Current National criminal history check, or willing to obtain

What we Offer
• A focus on wellbeing initiatives, with regular events and programs
• Confidential, solutions-focused employee counselling
• A healthy work/life balance encouraged. Full time employment comes with a monthly Accrued Day Off (additional day off per month!)
• Ability to join Fitness Passport - Your pass to an extensive choice of fitness facilities
• Salary Packaging – Increase your take home pay!
• In the heart of Fitzroy, CBD at our doorstep, close to some of Melbourne’s best cafes, public transport and lots of carparks
• Discounts and Promotions always available through our Foundation
• Regular opportunities for professional development to assist you to reach your career goals
• Culture of continuous improvement

About Diabetes Technology and Research Group:
Located at St Vincent's Hospital in the Department of Medicine (DoM), Faculty of Medicine, Dentistry and Health Sciences, the appointee will be responsible for the effective protocol implementation of diabetes clinical research at St Vincent’s Hospital and collaborating centres. This research will primarily focus on technology and its interface with people living with diabetes.

Working at St Vincent’s
St Vincent’s Hospital Melbourne (SVHM) is a leading teaching, research and tertiary health service. SVHM provides a diverse range of adult clinical services and is driven by values of Compassion, Justice, Integrity and Excellence.

Application

Please attach your resume and cover letter to your application.

Shortlisting for this position will commence immediately. We encourage you to apply promptly as the advertisement may close early should a suitable applicant be sourced.
We encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and abilities. Inclusion is essential to our mission and diversity reflects the community we serve.
Please visit our website, for further information regarding our Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Employment at SVHM.
SVHA has a duty of care under work health and safety legislation to eliminate and/or control the risk of transmission of vaccine preventable diseases in healthcare settings. You may therefore be required to undergo mandatory immunisations/vaccinations (including flu vaccinations).
This position is subject to a Victorian government direction regarding vaccination against COVID-19. Successful applicants must meet these vaccination requirements. Please contact us if you would like to know more.

Closing Date:

29 July 2026 11:59pm

Reconciliation Action Plan:

At St Vincent's we acknowledge the importance of creating a work environment that is welcoming, safe, equitable and inclusive for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Employees. As part of our Commitment to Reconciliation and Closing the Gap in employment related outcomes, we encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples.

For further information, visit https://www.svha.org.au/about-us/reconciliation or get in contact at indigenouscareers@svha.org.au

View Reconciliation Action Plan

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