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About your opportunity

As the Diabetes Nurse Educator, you will play a pivotal role in delivering high-quality, patient-centred diabetes and endocrinology care across a diverse range of clinical settings. Based within the Diabetes and Endocrine Team at Townsville University Hospital, you will provide expert leadership, education and clinical support to patients, families and healthcare professionals, contributing to improved health outcomes across the continuum of care.

Working as part of a highly skilled multidisciplinary team, you will be involved in a broad range of specialist services including inpatient diabetes management, insulin pump therapy, high-risk foot services, adult endocrinology clinics, paediatric diabetes outpatient services, telehealth delivery, and endocrine disorders in pregnancy in partnership with the Obstetric Medicine Unit.

This role offers an exciting opportunity to influence best-practice care through clinical leadership, education, quality improvement initiatives and participation in research activities. You will support the development of diabetes knowledge and capability across the workforce while helping to shape innovative and evidence-based models of care for the North Queensland community.

If you are passionate about improving the lives of people living with diabetes and endocrine conditions, and are committed to excellence in clinical care, education and service development, we encourage you to apply.

About your new employer

Townsville Hospital and Health Service offers a dynamic and supportive environment with access to advanced clinical practice, specialised expertise, and opportunities to work within a leading tertiary service. We are committed to ongoing professional development, providing structured career pathways, education and training programs, and strong partnerships with James Cook University.

Our organisation promotes a collaborative and inclusive workplace culture, where staff are supported to grow, contribute, and thrive. Located in North Queensland, we offer the benefits of a regional lifestyle, including short commutes, affordable living, and access to diverse urban, rural, and coastal communities—supporting a healthy work/life balance.

Competitive salary and benefits:

We offer attractive remuneration packages and generous leave entitlements.

• Base salary range: $4390.00 to $4700.90 p.f. 
• 14%-17.5% recreational leave loading
• 12.75% employer contribution to superannuation
• Professional development and qualification allowances
• Plus a range of salary packaging options to increase take-home pay
• Flexible working arrangements may be available

Requirements:

• Bachelor of Nursing or equivalent certification relevant to the position and registration with AHPRA.
• Experience in the education and support of patients with diabetes is essential, particularly in relation to the use of insulin pump, CGM devices and relevant software.

Please refer to the Role Description for further details.

Take the next step in your career within a supportive team committed to excellence in diabetes and endocrine care.

Enquiries are welcome; please contact: Angela Hubert on (07) 4433 7055.

Apply ONLINE: https://apply-springboard.health.qld.gov.au/jobs/QLD-TV690043

Applications close: Thursday, 27 August 2026.

Unsolicited resumes from recruitment agencies will not be accepted.

Further information

We are committed to building inclusive cultures in the Queensland public sector that respect and promote human rights and diversity.

Documents

Before applying for this vacancy please ensure you read the documents below.

• QH Applicant Information Kit (PDF)
  
  Info Sheet_Document Preparation-new candidates (PDF)
  
  NG6-1 Clinical Nurse (Diabetes Educator) 30463496 (Word)