Community Podiatrist - Melbourne East, Vic

Encara; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 83,000 - 124,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Supportive Team

Above Award Wages

Annual CPD valued at over $4000

Job summary

Encara is seeking a Community Podiatrist to provide home-based podiatry services across Melbourne's south and southeast under a flexible, contractor model.

The role involves one-hour visits, assessments, basic treatment, education, and thorough clinical documentation, with scheduling managed by the contractor. You will join a supportive team delivering high-quality care to participants in their homes.

Qualifications

• Registered Podiatrist with appropriate Australian registration.
• Clinically capable with podiatry assessments and basic treatment.
• Strong communication and ability to work with participants and families.

Responsibilities

• Conduct one-hour home visits with participants who opt in to receive podiatry services.
• Complete podiatry assessments and provide basic treatment as clinically indicated.
• Deliver participant education using the program handbook.
• Complete clinical documentation and provide reports or referrals as required.
• Contact participants directly to arrange and schedule appointments (for contractors).

Skills

Communication

Clinical documentation

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor of Podiatry or equivalent

Job description

Community Podiatrist - Melbourne East, Vic

• Supportive Team
• Above Award Wages
• Annual CPD valued at over $4000

About the Opportunity We are very excited that the Encara family is growing, and we have a flexible opportunity available for a Community Podiatrist in Melbourne, VIC, supporting participants in our SEMPHN program. We are ideally seeking an independent contractor to provide services on a flexible, as‑needed basis as participant referrals arise. The role involves community‑based home visits across Melbourne's south and southeast. Podiatry is an opt‑in component of the program, so referral numbers and workload may vary.

The duties and responsibilities of this role include:

• Conduct one‑hour home visits with participants who opt in to receive podiatry services.
• Complete podiatry assessments and provide basic treatment as clinically indicated.
• Deliver participant education using the program handbook.
• Complete clinical documentation and provide reports or referrals as required.
• Contact participants directly to arrange and schedule appointments (for contractors).

The successful candidate will be a suitably qualified and registered Podiatrist with strong communication, clinical documentation and organizational skills. They will be comfortable providing community‑based care through home visits, managing appointment scheduling and working flexibly in response to participant referrals. Most importantly, they will be committed to delivering safe, high‑quality care that supports positive outcomes for participants.

Benefits of Working at Encara:

• Flexible, contractor‑based work to complement your existing commitments.
• Opportunity to provide community‑based care and support participants in their homes.
• Support from Encara's broader allied health team.

About Us: Encara (encompassing care) specialise in the provision of allied health services to the Aged Care, Home Care & NDIS sectors. Since 2004 Encara have specialised in providing allied health services to some of Australia's most vulnerable people. We are dedicated to optimizing the quality of life of the people in our care.