About Us

Western Health manages three acute public hospitals: Footscray, Sunshine and Williamstown Hospital. It also operates the Sunbury Day Hospital, Transition Care at Hazeldean and a range of community based services. We care for a culturally diverse population of more than 800,000 people. We have more than 6,700 employees who are driven by our values of ‘Compassion, Accountability, Respect, Excellence and Safety’ (CARES).

Our continued growth will see the completion of a new purpose built, multi-storey Joan Kirner Women's and Children's Hospital.

About the Role

The Western Health Community Services Division has an exciting opportunity for an experienced Diabetes Educator to join the Chronic Diseases and Complex Care Program. The successful applicant will also work in the Diabetic Foot Service to provide Diabetes Education and support to this patient cohort.

In addition to having a recognised Diabetes Educator qualification, the successful applicant will have high level interpersonal and communication skills, experience in health coaching and the ability to work independently and/or within a multidisciplinary team environment.

If you are passionate about improving health outcomes and providing clients with best care, then apply now via the Wester Health e-recruit system.

Benefits

We offer a wide range of benefits such as:

• Work-life balance
• Professional development and career advancement  opportunities
• Salary packaging including novated vehicle leasing
• Onsite fitness clubs
• Culturally safe and respectful environment
• Access to an Employee Assistance Program

Culture

At Western Health, we value our employees and provide them the opportunity to grow and develop.  Our teams are friendly and supportive, ensuring we deliver a safe, person-centred and connected patient experience. Western Health is an equal opportunity employer committed to attracting and retaining diversity in our workforce. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.

Western Health is committed to providing a safe environment for the children and young people who are involved in our services, sites and operations. We follow and abide by all legislative requirements to keep children and young people safe.

All appointments are made subject to a satisfactory Police Record Check, an Immunisation status clearance and (if applicable) a working with children’s check.

Western Health do not accept unsolicited resumes/applications from Recruitment Agencies