DESMOND Program Facilitator  

• Diabetes support services
• Contractor position
• Regional program delivery

Diabetes SA has been delivering services to people with diabetes and their families since 1953. As a not for profit, member-based Association that is largely self – funded, our mission is to educate, advocate, support and fund research that provides better outcomes for people at risk or living with diabetes. 

Empowering people to live well with diabetes and raising awareness for those at risk is our vision for all South Australians. 

We are now seeking health professionals specialising in diabetes to deliver diabetes support programs in regional locations, in particular the lower South-East of South Australia. 

The health professional will have experience in a clinical or community setting providing education, information and support to people living with diabetes in a group setting as well as experience in the development and delivery of health programs. 

DESMOND (Diabetes Education and Self-Management for Ongoing and Newly Diagnosed) is a group education program designed to support people living with type 2 diabetes. 

Programs will be delivered to the local community in line with the agreed annual plan. Training to be a DESMOND facilitator will be provided and support to achieve accreditation according to the DESMOND Quality Development Framework.  Diabetes SA will provide administrative support with program scheduling, promotion and resources. 

Essential criteria:

  • Tertiary qualifications in relevant field (Nursing or Dietetics).
  • Post graduate studies in the field of diabetes education and management highly desirable.
  • Holds relevant professional registration (AHPRA, DA, ADEA).
  • Experience in diabetes education at a clinical or community level.
  • Demonstrated experience in the delivery of health education in a group setting.
  • Commitment to continuing professional education.
  • Experience in the development, implementation and evaluation of diabetes programs and services.
  • Well-developed planning and organisational skills.
  • Ability to work effectively within a multi-disciplined team while demonstrating flexibility, adaptability and initiative.
  • A sound knowledge of the goals of diabetes management, including dietary and exercise principles.
  • Knowledge of adult learning principles and client focused education.
  • Current SA Driver’s Licence.
  • National Police Clearance.
  • First Aid and CPR certificates. 

To Apply

If you are seeking a new challenge in a supportive and motivational environment, please apply via SEEK website by providing a covering application letter, including your responses to the essential criteria and your current resume. For further information and a copy of the Job and Person Specification please visit our website at www.diabetessa.com.au.

For further enquiries phone Maddie Freeman, Clinical & Program Delivery Manager, 8354 5898 or email [email protected].

Applications close at 5pm, 18 February 2024.

The successful applicants will be required to have a current National Police Clearance, First Aid and CPR certificates, and required certificates of insurance. Due to the high volume of applications we receive, only short-listed candidates will be contacted.