Credentialled Diabetes Educator

Nutrition, Dietetics and Diabetes Education

Nurses and Midwives EA 2024-2028 (CNC C) (ZA7-ZA8)

Allied Health Professionals Enterprise Agreement 2021-2026 (EP67-EP70) (VB1-VB8)

Medical Scientists, Pharmacists and Psychologists EA 2021-2025 (AJ1-AJ4)

48 hours per fortnight

Part Time, Permanent

Echuca Regional Health (ERH) proudly serves the Shire of Campaspe and Murray River Council, with Echuca and Moama located side by side on the banks of the iconic Murray River. As the largest employer in the region with over 1,000 staff, ERH offers a wide range of hospital, aged care, and community health services, and is growing as a sub-regional teaching health service.

Whether you're seeking a career change, a lifestyle shift, or both—ERH provides genuine opportunities for growth, development, and making a difference in a welcoming regional community.

About the Role:

Echuca Regional Health currently have a vacancy for a Credentialled Diabetes Educator. This role provides expert advice and support across the health service in diabetes management in both inpatient and outpatient settings. The role is varied in nature and tasks include, but are not limited to, outpatient clinic, inpatient support, assistance in the upskilling of staff as well as participating and running group education programs as required.

Key responsibilities include:

• Conduct assessments of individuals, considering disease type and stage, treatment, social situation, physical function, psychosocial needs and other relevant clinical factors

• Participate in and lead quality improvement activities, while fostering a culture of continuous improvement

• Actively participate in Nutrition and Dietetics and/ or Diabetes Education team meetings, as well as program or unit meetings, as delegated

• Provide client-focused clinical services in collaboration with the multidisciplinary team

• Participate in and contribute to the supervision of students and support ongoing nursing education, as applicable

Qualifications/experience required:

• Post Graduate Certificate in Diabetes Education

• Credentialed with Australian Diabetes Educators Association

Desirable:

• 3+ years’ experience working in Diabetes Education

• Experience with insulin pump therapy (CSII) and continuous glucose monitoring systems (CGMS)

• Experience with complex diabetes management cases, RCP, Patient Flow Manager and BOS

Why Work at ERH?

At ERH we offer a supportive and inclusive culture that offers opportunity for growth and development.  As well as that we have a fantastic range of benefits for our employees, including:

• Generous salary packaging opportunities, to increase your take-home pay each fortnight

• Flexible working arrangements

• Supportive and experienced leadership

• Health and wellbeing programs

• Career progression and skill development opportunities

• Confidential Employee Assistance Program for staff and family

• Free onsite parking

• Free staff vaccinations

Echuca Region – A Great Place to Live and Work

Echuca Moama offers the perfect blend of lifestyle and opportunity. Nestled along the iconic Murray River, the region boasts a relaxed pace, affordable living, and a strong sense of community. With great schools, vibrant local businesses, and easy access to nature and recreation, it’s an ideal place to live, work, and raise a family—all just a few hours from Melbourne.

How to Apply:

All applicants are to apply online via Seek and must include:

• A Cover Letter

• Resume

• Key Selection Criteria**

**Please note: Key Selection Criteria can be located within the position description. Applicants are required to send a separate document detailing response to the ‘key selection criteria’ to recruitment@erh.org.au

For a copy of the Position Description please go here:

0373 – Credentialled Diabetes Educator – Position Description or email recruitment@erh.org.au

Enquiries about this position should be directed to Penny Laughlin, Manager of Nutrition, Dietetics and Diabetes Education on: (03) 5485 5837 or plaughlin@erh.org.au

Applications Close: 28 October 2025 Apply today!

Applications will be reviewed as they are received, and interviews may take place prior to the closing date.

Applications are not accepted from agencies.

Diversity and Inclusion

At ERH, we value and celebrate the diverse backgrounds, experiences, and talents of our people. We encourage applications from all members of the community, including people of Aboriginal and Torres strait Islander descent, culturally, linguistically and gender diverse people and, mature aged people.

We are a child-safe organisation (see Victorian Government Child Safe Standards) and proudly Totally Smoke Free.

Should you require any additional support or reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process they are available upon request. For application support, contact recruitment@erh.org.au  

Pre-Employment Requirements

This position requires completion of a satisfactory National Police Check and (where relevant) provision of a Working with Children Check and check on the Disability Worker Exclusion Scheme prior to appointment. Vaccination status in line with policy and procedure at this time. Applicants must hold Australian Citizenship or hold Australian Work Rights to be eligible. Financial support towards VISAS is not available.