About the role
Mater Health is seeking an experienced Clinical Nurse – Diabetes Educator to join the Queensland Diabetes and Endocrine Centre (QDEC) at our South Brisbane campus on a casual basis.
This is a rewarding opportunity to provide high-quality, specialist diabetes education and clinical support within a leading multidisciplinary service, while offering flexible work that supports service continuity, staff wellbeing, and excellent patient outcomes.
Salary range: $54.45 - $58.30 + casual loading per hour plus superannuation and access to not-for-profit salary packaging up to $15,900 + access to many staff benefits!
What you’ll be doing
In this specialist clinical role, you’ll provide expert diabetes nursing care and education while supporting service delivery across QDEC. Key responsibilities include:
- Delivering advanced, evidence-based diabetes education and clinical care to patients and families
- Supporting coordination of care within a multidisciplinary endocrine and diabetes team
- Providing clinical expertise to support service capacity during planned and unplanned leave
- Promoting safe, patient-centred care aligned with professional standards and best practice
- Supporting continuity of care while reducing fatigue and workload pressures on permanent staff
- Contributing to quality improvement, clinical governance, and professional practice standards
About you
You are a confident and experienced Diabetes Nurse Educator who brings specialist knowledge, clinical leadership, and a collaborative approach to care. You will have:
- Current registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia (AHPRA)
- Postgraduate certification in Diabetes Education (essential)
- Demonstrated experience working as a Diabetes Nurse Educator in an acute or specialist setting
- Strong clinical assessment, education, and patient engagement skills
- Ability to work autonomously while collaborating effectively within a multidisciplinary team
- A commitment to delivering compassionate, high-quality care aligned with Mater’s Mission and Values
Why join us?
Mater is Queensland’s largest not-for-profit healthcare provider, delivering exceptional care to nearly 700,000 patients each year across 11 (soon to be 12) hospitals. We’re leaders in healthcare, education, fundraising & philanthropy and research — and it’s our people who make the difference.
We’re looking for passionate individuals to join our team and help shape the future of care. At Mater, you’ll be part of a purpose-driven organisation that values innovation, compassion, and excellence.
- Increase your take-home pay with generous salary packaging options, including meal and entertainment benefits
- Grow your career with access to industry-leading training and professional development through Mater Education
- Wellbeing support through our Employee Assistance Program and on-site pastoral care teams
- Access a range of health and wellbeing services with a corporate discount on private health insurance
- Exclusive discounts across dining, retail, travel, accommodation (just to name a few!)
- Stay active with unlimited access to discounted gyms via the Fitness Passport program
- Convenient, discounted on-site parking
- Enjoy great food with reduced prices at our campus cafés and coffee spots
- Join Queensland’s Largest and Most Innovative Not-for-Profit Healthcare Team
Be part of something bigger. Make your move with Mater. #GETBETTERWITHMATER
Applications close on Wednesday 11th February 2026. Please note, we may contact applicants prior to the closing date, please do not hesitate to APPLY NOW!
Mater is committed to the wellbeing of their staff, and it is underpinned by our flexible and remote working policies.
Please Note: We will not require any support from Recruitment Agencies at this time and kindly request no contact is made. Only direct applications will be considered.
Mater Group is dedicated to creating a workplace that values diversity and inclusion. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds and abilities. We believe in providing equal opportunities for all qualified candidates.
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