• Are you passionate about assisting others in optimising their health outcomes?
• Join a leading community, non-profit, primary health care services provider
• Enjoy an attractive starting salary up to $85,078 PLUS super and up to $15,900 salary sacrificing!
• Excellent additional benefits including a flexible working environment, 17.5% leave loading, 5 weeks annual leave, paid professional development up to $10,000 and relocation assistance!

About NWRH

NWRH is a vibrant, leading not-for-profit provider of community and outreach-based allied health, mental health, aged care, wellbeing and disability services. We’ve been providing services to more than 50 communities throughout regional, rural and remote Australia since 1993.

NWRH harnesses the diversity, energy and professionalism of a large team of multidisciplinary healthcare professionals. We share a commitment to cultural competency, providing a comprehensive and robust model of healthcare service delivery.

At NWRH, you’ll have the opportunity to work in rural, remote and regional locations, be part of a supportive, multidisciplinary team and feel rewarded by the real difference we make in people’s lives. Grow, both personally and professionally, and set yourself up for success throughout your career!

Come for the life experience, stay for the lifestyle

An exciting opportunity now exists for a Diabetes Educator to join the North and West Remote Health team in Townsville.

As part of a supportive, diverse, and multidisciplinary team, promote optimal health and wellbeing outcomes for individuals and communities at risk of or affected by diabetes. Working with non-acute clients, you will liaise with other Health Professionals to oversee the overall case management of clients.

You will work with a diverse range of clients, set your schedule and have the chance to see the real difference your work makes as you enable rural communities to live and receive high-quality holistic care.

Core duties

• Integrate diabetes self-management education with clinical care;
• Utilise group education to assist with meeting individual needs;
• Determine comprehensive self-management plans to maximise health outcomes; and
• Raise the awareness of healthy lifestyles, disease and disability and other health-related issues.

For further information on the role or the requirements please click Position Description or contact David Stringini on 07 4781 9300 or [email protected] using the subject line: Diabetes Educator - Townsville enquiry via EthicalJobs.

Skills and experience

The right candidate will possess a degree or equivalent qualification in a health-related discipline and be able to provide high-quality diabetes assessment and to develop an effective ongoing management plan.

In addition, you will need:

• A combined blue card & NDIS worker screening;
• A current, unrestricted ‘C’ class Australian Driver’s Licence; 
• The right to live and work in Australia; and
• Credentialing or ability to be credentialed with the Australian Diabetes Educators Association is essential.

Why join our team?

• The clinical caseload is varied, giving great exposure to a range of different clinical presentations, allowing you to explore all areas of your discipline early on in your career;
• We provide genuine community and not-for-profit primary health care services where there is no cost to the client;
• We have a great team culture with many early career professionals across our business; this allows for strong friendships to be formed and a wealth of peer support to be provided; and
• Working with a large multidisciplinary team, you will learn about other health disciplines, holistic health care and referral pathways, allowing a wraparound service for your clients.

We pride ourselves on growing our clinicians to be the best versions of themselves and providing career progression opportunities. At whatever level you join, you'll have ongoing mentorship and support and the ability to choose your own external mentor. Plus, you will receive up to 10 days of paid professional development leave per year, and, up to $10,000 for outside professional development (including flights and accommodation if required)!

Whether you are looking for a change of scenery or a new adventure, this is an opportunity to make a real and valuable contribution. 

Have a fantastic lifestyle and work-life-balance whilst making a real difference to those living in the community - Apply Now!

Please note

• You must have the right to live and work in Australia to be considered for this role;
• All final applicants for this position will be asked to consent to a criminal record check; and
• Have or be willing to obtain annual influenza and be fully vaccinated against Covid-19.