About the Role:

This is a Fixed Term, full-time position at 76 hours per fortnight (80 hours per fortnight with ADO banking is optional) available within the Diabetes Allied Health Team until 12/12/2027.

You will be responsible for providing self-management education to children and young people living with diabetes, and their families. In conjunction with your multidisciplinary colleagues, you will provide a holistic approach to diabetes management for the young person and their family, helping to ensure that they and their family are well supported to effectively manage their condition.

Internally, this position will also be known and/or referred to as: Diabetes Nurse Educator (CNC A/B) - Division of Medicine, Clinical Nurse Consultant A/B.

Classification for this position is in accordance with Award 22 - Registered Nurses.

Depending on experience, this will range from ZF4 (CNC A) to ZJ4 (CNC B), $121,695.60 to $128,102.00 per annum, plus superannuation.

What you’ll achieve:

- Provision of education and support for children and young people living with diabetes and their families
- Attend medical and joint nursing and allied health clinics
- Assist in the coordination, education and initiation of Continuous Glucose Monitoring systems for families
- Educational support pertaining to transitioning insulin modality from injections to CSII (pump therapy)
- Coordinate multidisciplinary review of young people as required
- Identify young people at risk of presenting to Emergency Department because of destabilisation of their diabetes management. Implement an action plan to reduce likelihood of such presentation and provide appropriate support and education

Your skills and experience:

- Graduate Certificate in Diabetes Education
- Credentialled Diabetes Educator with ADEA or working towards
- Current registration as a Registered Nurse through APHRA
- Experience working in Paediatrics or as a Diabetes Nurse Educator
- Excellent communication skills
- Experience working within a Multidisciplinary Team

If this sounds like you, or if you require more information, please click here to view the position description.

About the Department:





The Department of Endocrinology and Diabetes at the RCH cares for over 1100 children and adolescents with diabetes from metropolitan Melbourne and a further 200 children from regional Victoria with 2-5 new patients diagnosed per week. The RCH diabetes service is involved in active primary care, education, family support, research and advocacy for children and adolescents with living with diabetes.

What we offer:

- Salary packaging option with our partner, SmartSalary – Increase your take home pay by up to $11,500 per annum (and other additional salary-enhancing options!)
- Workplace culture of continuous improvement, growth, support and training
- Clinical Education Hub in office to support continued training and professional development
- Hybrid work model, if applicable to role
- Convenient location & close to public transport
- Staff immunisation drives
- Special events
- Discounted Private Health Insurance
- Support for working mothers including two on-site Early Learning Centres, flexible working arrangements, breast feeding and pumping facilities
- Help when you need it most! Staff counselling, financial coaching, legal support, nutritional support and specialist helpline services, and more through our EAP partner, Converge
- Unlimited access to select fitness facilities in your local area via Fitness Passport
- Enjoy the convenience of an on-site retail precinct, featuring a range of shops, cafés, and food outlets (retail discounts & more)

Other requirements:

- Current National Criminal Record Check, or willing to obtain
- Valid Working with Children Check
- Compliance with RCHs “Staff Immunisation - Prevention of Vaccine Preventable Diseases” procedure

Application process:

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.

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.

For more information about this position please contact Katie Williams, Manager Diabetes Allied Health Team, via ph: 03 9345 5***, OR email: ***************@rch.org.au

Why work at the RCH?

RCH enjoys high employee engagement and is committed to staff safety and a positive culture through enactment of our Compact. We offer the opportunity to work in world-class facilities, surrounded by Royal Park and only a short tram trip from the heart of Melbourne city.

We also offer staff benefits such as discounted staff parking, salary packaging, and an award-winning health and wellbeing program.

The RCH is committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people from culturally and/or linguistically diverse background, all members of the LGBTQI community and people with disability.

It is a requirement of your employment that you be vaccinated against Influenza annually for Category A and B roles, in compliance with any public health orders in place at the relevant time, unless you have a medical exception in line with those public health orders, which has been accepted by The Royal Children’s Hospital. Applicants will be required to provide their Australian Government Immunisation History Statement, it is a requirement of the RCH to collect, record and hold vaccination information.

It is also a requirement of your employment that you comply with any direction given by The Royal Children’s Hospital that you be vaccinated against, or prove immunity to, any other disease, unless you have a relevant exemption, and offers of employment are conditional on successful completion of background checks including reference checks.

Are you ready to join our team?

Apply online by clicking on the “Apply” button

Applications close: 21 August 2026.

📌 Diabetes Nurse Educator (Melbourne)
🏢 Royal Children's Hospital
📍 Melbourne