Podiatrist – Community Aged Care & Disability
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Description
Join a Growing Team Passionate About Delivering Exceptional Community Care
Are you a passionate and compassionate Podiatrist looking for flexibility, career growth, and the opportunity to truly make a difference in people’s lives?
At Right at Home Melbourne North, we are a small but rapidly growing team delivering high-quality care across aged care, disability, transitional care, and post-hospital support services. As we continue to expand, we are looking for a dedicated Podiatrist to grow with us and become part of a supportive and forward-thinking workplace.
About the Role
As a Mobile Podiatrist, you will provide person-centred podiatry assessments and treatments to support clients in maintaining mobility, comfort, independence, and overall wellbeing within the community.
Your responsibilities will include:
- General foot and nail care
- Diabetic foot assessments and monitoring
- Corn and callus treatment
- Foot pain and mobility assessments
- Preventative foot care and skin integrity management
- Footwear advice and education
- Developing treatment plans and care goals
- Supporting clients under Home Care Packages, Support at Home, NDIS, and transitional care programs
- Liaising with families, care coordinators, nurses, and other allied health professionals
- Maintaining accurate clinical documentation and client records
Our Team & Culture
At Right at Home Melbourne North, you are not just another employee. As a growing and supportive organisation, we value every team member and create real opportunities for development, leadership, and long-term career progression.
- Flexible work arrangements to provide work life balance
- Career growth opportunities – Be part of a growing organisation where your ideas and skills are valued
- Supportive team culture – Work independently while being backed by an experienced clinical and coordination team
- Professional development support – Ongoing mentoring and opportunities to expand your clinical skills
- Varied and rewarding caseload – Work across community aged care, NDIS, post-hospital support, and wellness programs
- Mobile community role – Enjoy autonomy and flexibility while working in clients’ homes
If you are looking for a role where you can genuinely make an impact while growing professionally in a supportive environment, we would love to hear from you.
Qualifications
- Bachelor qualification in Podiatry or equivalent
- Copy of relevant qualification/certification or degree
- Current AHPRA registration
- Current National Police Check
- Working with Children Check (or willingness to obtain)
- NDIS Worker Screening Check (or willingness to obtain)
- Current driver’s licence and reliable vehicle
- Professional Indemnity Insurance with minimum cover of $5 million
- Full Australian working rights
Preferred Skills
- Experience working within community aged care, NDIS, rehabilitation, or transitional care settings
- Knowledge of Home Care Packages, Support at Home, and NDIS funding models
- Experience providing diabetic foot care and preventative foot health management
- Strong clinical reasoning and problem-solving skills
- Excellent communication and documentation skills
- Ability to work independently and manage schedules effectively
- Strong interpersonal skills and ability to build rapport with clients and families
- Experience using electronic care management systems (preferred)
- Multilingual skills highly regarded
- Passion for person-centred and holistic care