Position Statement
Position Title:
Education Officer- Aboriginal Practitioner Pathways Project
Classification:
Part Time – 2 days per week until 30 June 2016
Award
Salary
$77,000 p.a. (incl. superannuation) full time equivalent pro-rata to 2
days per week. Also includes attractive PBI salary sacrificing
arrangements.
Key Objective
To develop an educational and professional pathway in diabetes care
and education for Aboriginal Health Practitioners (AHPs).
This position reports to:
The Manager Professional Services
About ADEA:
The Australian Diabetes Educators Association (ADEA) was formed in 1981 and is the leading Australian
organisation for health care professionals providing diabetes education and care. ADEA introduced the
certification trademark of the Credentialled Diabetes Educator® (CDE) in 1986. At this time, it
also implemented a professional recognition and development program to support diabetes educators
working towards achieving and maintaining status as a CDE.
ADEA actively promotes evidenced-based best practice diabetes education to ensure optimal health and
well being for all people affected by, and at risk of, diabetes. ADEA considers diabetes education a
specialty field of health care practice.
ADEA accredits post-graduate courses in diabetes education and management across Australia. It sets
standards and develops guidelines for the practice of diabetes education. It supports diabetes
educators’ delivery of quality diabetes education by offering and encouraging participation in its
Credentialling and Re-Credentialling Program, a voluntary professional development and recognition
program for full members. ADEA offers professional development events and activities and endorses
those developed by other organisations.
ADEA has initiated this project to assist with building capacity in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander
Communities to improve outcomes in diabetes and diabetes related conditions. The AHPs will not be
eligible to become Credentialled Diabetes Educators (CDEs) through this project, although this role will
establish an area of specialty within the AHPs practice. It is expected that the links and collaborations
will be developed with CDEs.
Vision
'Excellence in diabetes support to all Australians'.
Mission
'To lead and advocate for best practice diabetes education and care'.
Scope of this position:
Work closely with the ADEA CEO and Professional Services Manager to scope and begin the
implementation of a professional and educational pathway in diabetes for Aboriginal Health
Practitioners. The Education Officer - Aboriginal Practitioner Pathway Project will have responsibility for
the day to day progress of the project.
Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander people with appropriate qualifications and experience are
encouraged to apply.
Key responsibilities for the position:
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Scope the project to identify the project framework
Establish an Advisory Committee
Develop a work plan and risk management plan
Develop the pathway in consultation with stakeholders
Write reports and updates
Prepare evaluation and activity reports
Build strong relationships with external providers and identify opportunities that will support
this project.
Individual knowledge and skills for this position
Essential
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Demonstrated knowledge and experience of cultural safety and awareness
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Qualifications in education and learning
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Demonstrated experience in writing educational standards
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Excellent verbal and written communication skills
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High level of interpersonal skills with the ability to develop constructive relationships with a
diverse range of stakeholders
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Demonstrated attention to detail
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Demonstrated ability to develop and maintain electronic and hard copy filing systems
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Good project management and time management skills
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Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
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Strong trouble shooting skills
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Excellent computer skills across the Microsoft suite.
Desirable Skills
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Knowledge of diabetes and diabetes education or other chronic condition.