Role: Casual
Location: Position available in either Ipswich, Brisbane or a combination of both
Closing Date: The position will be filled with the first suitable applicant
Salary: $40.00 – 60.00 per hour, depending on qualifications and experience
Please note: The successful applicant will be stepping into an existing workload with high demand for a Credentialled Diabetes Educator
About us:
Healthy Lifestyles Australia (HLA) has provided Dietetic/Nutrition, Sports Dietitian, Exercise Physiology and Diabetes Education services in Queensland for the past 17 years, currently servicing more than 120 rural and metropolitan medical centres and facilities including our head office facilities. We specialize in chronic disease management and prevention, however, can assist in a wide variety of cases (e.g. bariatric nutrition, disability nutrition, sports performance, aged care consultation, insurance work, public speaking, group education classes, etc). Our mission is to promote healthy lifestyles in the Australian population and to prevent and manage chronic disease through physical activity and nutrition.
Why join us:
Friendly team – enjoy working with a close-knit and supportive team with main management personnel contactable 24/7.
Career development – pathways into senior positions for the right candidate, as well as monthly business & professional development meetings with senior clinical leads.
Great culture – we value our staff and host yearly team getaways for networking and learning.
Existing caseload – you will be kept busy with an existing patient list that is booked in for you by our dedicated reception team.
Company allowances – laptop, printer, ink, internet dongle and scales are provided as a part of your role.
Great location – various locations to explore with many activities and amazing landscape.
$1,000 starters bonus. Terms and conditions apply.
About the role:
An exciting opportunity exists for a motivated and enthusiastic Credentialed Diabetes Educator (ADEA) to become a part of a proactive company and work collaboratively with our other Dietitians, Exercise Physiologist, and Diabetes Educator along with other allied health and medical staff.
You will be working across medical centres, and allied health facilities within the Ipswich and Brisbane regions. The successful applicant will be working on a casual basis and will be servicing medical centres and allied health facilities which have an established referral base.
New graduates are welcome to apply however experience will be of value.
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
Providing one-on-one consultation with the patient where you will offer evidence-based education and assistance to improve diabetes management. Cases will cover pre-diabetes, gestational diabetes, Type 1 diabetes and Type 2 diabetes.
Facilitating and instructing community diabetes education sessions if required.
Travel to the required service delivery location and provide exemplary service to your clients. Drivers License and access to a vehicle is required.
Skills and experience:
Credentialled Diabetes Educator through the Australian Diabetes Educators Association (ADEA) This credentialling is ESSENTIAL.
Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to build and maintain rapport.
Possess and apply knowledge of evidence-based treatment, management, and research about all types of diabetes.
To apply:
To apply, please email your cover letter and resume addressed to Lea McFadzen (HR Advisor) at hr@hla.au
Alternatively, you can contact the office via phone on (07) 3088 2323 to follow up or ask any questions.