Job Description

Position overview

• Employment Type: Part time (32 hours per fortnight), On going position
• Location: Warrnambool Campus
• Classification: Clinical Nurse Consultant A
• Salary Range: $118,149.20 pro rata, plus superannuation

About the role

South West Healthcare (SWH) is seeking an experienced Diabetes Nurse Educator to join our Community Health Team within the Primary and Community Services Division.

This role supports clients across the full continuum of care, from inpatient settings through to community-based services. The Community Health Team delivers services across all SWH campuses, as well as contracted services outside the organisation.

As a Diabetes Nurse Educator, you will provide specialist clinical expertise in diabetes management, supporting patients, carers, and staff. You will act as a key resource for best-practice diabetes care and work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams and community partners to ensure coordinated, high-quality care.

This is an excellent opportunity to make a meaningful impact on patient outcomes through education, clinical leadership, and integrated care delivery.

What you bring

• A minimum of five years' post‑graduate nursing experience in a relevant specialty
• A Graduate Certificate in Diabetes Education (or equivalent qualification)
• Credentialed Diabetes Educator with the Australian Diabetes Educators Association (ADEA), or willingness to work towards credentialing
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team
• Strong communication, organisational, and computer skills, with a commitment to delivering high‑quality, person‑centred care

What we offer

You will enjoy benefits such as:

• Excellent salary packaging options including meals & entertainment, novated leasing and additional superannuation contributions
• Internal and external professional development opportunities
• Ongoing clinical supervision
• A range of internal development opportunities focusing on personal development such as resilience and mentoring workshops and comprehensive leadership programs
• Excellent terms and conditions of employment

Who we are

As an organisation SWH prides themselves on their values; Care, Respect, Excellence, Integrity and Leadership and their overall dedication to the local community. Learn more about SWH here.

SWH is the largest health service in South West Victoria, providing acute, mental health, rehabilitation, and aged care together with an extensive range of primary and community health services across the South West catchment. SWH is the lead agency for the South West Local Health Service Network, presenting an exciting opportunity for SWH to provide strong leadership and support across the entire region. With a population of 39,000 and a catchment of 100,000 Warrnambool is the regional centre to Victoria's Great South Coast.

To learn about the vibrant town and region please visit: http://www.warrnambool.com/

How to apply

Submit your application by selecting the Apply button below and include a cover letter and resume by Sunday 31 May 2026. Please ensure you address the selection criteria as outlined in the position description.

Employment Terms and Conditions will be in line with the Nurses and Midwives (Victorian Public Sector) Single Interest Employer Agreement 2024-2028.

The successful applicant will be required to be eligible for and undergo the following:

• Police Record Check
• Employee Working with Children's Check, where required
• Current Immunisation status

South West Healthcare is an Equal Opportunities employer and commits to Inclusion, Diversity & Equity by providing a trusting workplace that are safe, respectful and inclusive of all individuals, and that our workplaces reflect the diversity of the communities in which we operate. We strongly encourage applications from people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent, culturally diverse backgrounds, disability, all genders, and LGBTQI+ community. We are committed to The Child Safe Standards, which aim to protect children and young people.

Note: If you experience any difficulties using this website or require assistance at any stage of the recruitment process, please email: humanresources@swh.net.au