Locum Podiatrist

Change Medical Recruitment; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 83,000 - 96,000; Full time

Job summary

Change Medical Recruitment in Melbourne is seeking an experienced Podiatrist for a locum across two health service sites in Western Melbourne, close to the CBD. Start ASAP with a 3–6 month contract. Hours are Monday to Friday with flexible full-time or part-time options; rate is $60-$70 per hour plus super.

No home visits required. You will work within a multidisciplinary team, delivering coordinated, holistic podiatry care and partnering with medical and nursing staff to support optimal foot

Qualifications

• Qualified Podiatrist with relevant Australian registration.
• Ability to work within a multidisciplinary team.
• Strong communication and client-centred approach.

Responsibilities

• Assess and manage foot conditions, including diabetes-related cases.
• Support clients to maintain foot health and prevent complications.
• Develop individualized care plans with clients, carers and healthcare providers.
• Empower clients with practical self-management strategies.

Skills

Excellent communication

Interpersonal skills

Team collaboration

Education

Grade 1 or Grade 2 Podiatrist

Job description

Change Medical Recruitment - Melbourne VIC

We are currently seeking an experienced Podiatrist for a locum opportunity across two health service sites in Western Melbourne, close to the CBD.

About the role

This is a locum opportunity to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team, partnering with medical and nursing staff to deliver coordinated, holistic and person-centred podiatry care.

• Start: ASAP
• Contract: 3 - 6 months
• Hours: Monday - Friday (Flexible full-time or part-time)
• Rate: $60-$70 per hour + super

Key responsibilities

• Assess and manage a range of foot conditions, including complex and high-risk presentations associated with diabetes, peripheral vascular disease and other underlying health conditions.
• Support clients to maintain foot health and prevent complications through tailored health education, preventative interventions and ongoing chronic disease management.
• Develop individualised care plans in partnership with clients, their carers and relevant healthcare providers, taking a strengths-based approach that prioritises each client's needs, preferences and personal goals.
• Empower clients to take an active role in managing their own health by providing practical advice and promoting effective self-management strategies.

About you

• Qualified Podiatrist.
• Grade 1 or Grade 2 Podiatrist.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• The ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team.

What's on offer

• Convenient Western Melbourne location, close to the CBD.
• Supportive multidisciplinary team environment.
• No home visits or driving required.
• Dedicated support from our recruitment team throughout your locum placement.