Are you a passionate and compassionate professional with a special interest in diabetes education?

An exciting opportunity is now available at BRHS, the largest employer and healthcare provider in East Gippsland, to join our Community Nursing Team as a Diabetes Educator. This rewarding role offers you the chance to make a meaningful impact by empowering clients to better manage their diabetes and improve their overall health outcomes. You'll be part of a supportive, friendly environment where close connections with our valued community are at the heart of what we do.

Contract: Ongoing Part Time | 32 hours per fortnight

The Position:

In this role at BRHS you will place the person with diabetes at the centre of their care, performing individual health assessments, monitoring and education on a variety of issues pertaining to diabetes management. Your care will support and empower people to become informed of issues affecting their health, enabling them to accept and share responsibility in recognising their own health needs and make choices that are relevant/appropriate to their life situation. You will work in partnership with community General Practitioners and allied health care providers. The role requires flexibility to provide outreach services as required.

Skills & Experience:

- A Registered Nurse or Allied Health Qualified with current AHPRA registration.
- Minimum Graduate Certificate in Diabetes Education and Management, along with Credentialled Diabetes Educator status (or currently working towards accreditation).




- Advanced knowledge of diabetes management with the ability to deliver effective client education to individuals and groups.
- An understanding of community and cultural health challenges.
- Excellent communication, including with low health literacy clients and diverse professionals.

Please view the full key selection criteria in the Position Description here.

Why Join Us?

- Enjoy flexibility with negotiable hours and a weekday schedule to suit your lifestyle
- Join a supportive multidisciplinary team committed to person-centred care
- Increase your take-home pay with generous salary packaging
- Access to BRHS annual scholarship opportunities to pursue further graduate studies
- Benefit from a diverse range of health and wellbeing initiatives

Applications close: Wednesday 25th November

Ready to make a difference? For more information contact:

Kim Turner, Diabetes Manager on 03 5152 0230 or [email protected]

Applications are to include:

- A cover letter outlining your suitability for the role in line with the key selection criteria within the position description
- A resume (including two recent referees)

All appointments are subject to the below requirements. Successful applicants are unable to commence until these have been provided:

- Satisfactory Police Record Check




- Immunisation Status Clearance
- Working with Children Check

Bairnsdale Regional Health Service (BRHS) is East Gippsland’s largest employer, delivering a comprehensive range of hospital and community-based health services to our region. Located in the beautiful East Gippsland region of Victoria, enjoy a truly balanced lifestyle — from living on the Gippsland Lakes to easy access to pristine beaches, the high country and alpine snowfields. At BRHS, you’ll find a rewarding and supportive work environment that offers challenge, variety and genuine opportunities to grow your career. You’ll join a committed team of health professionals and support staff who share a common purpose: Best Care Experience. Every Person, Every Time. Be bold. Make the change and build your future with BRHS.

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At BRHS, we recognise that diversity strengthens our workforce, enhances our services and enriches the communities we serve. We are committed to fostering an inclusive, respectful, and equitable environment where everyone, regardless of background, identity or ability, feels safe, valued and supported. Should you require any reasonable adjustments or support during the recruitment process, please contact us at [email protected]

Bairnsdale Regional Health Service is deeply committed to an environment that supports the safety and wellbeing of all people including children. Read our full values and commitments here.

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