Podiatrist

Mecwacare; Ballarat; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Laptop

Phone

Tool of Trade vehicle

Salary packaging benefits

Meals card

Discounted health insurance

Job summary

Mecwacare in Ballan, Victoria, seeks a Podiatrist to join our recently refurbished medical clinic, working with a multidisciplinary team to support the Ballan community. You will manage a diverse caseload in a friendly, rural health setting with mentoring for graduates.

Required: B.App.Sci (Podiatry) or equivalent with AHPRA registration, WWC and NDIS Worker Screening, driver’s license; minimum one year in community settings.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Applied Science (Podiatry) or qualification recognised by AHPRA.
• Current registration with Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA).
• Current Working with Children Check - Employee.
• NDIS Worker Screening Check and Orientation Module.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct podiatry care within the allied health service.
• Work with a multidisciplinary team to manage a diverse caseload.

Education

Bachelor of Applied Science (Podiatry)

AHPRA registration

Job description

• Laptop, Phone and Tool of Trade vehicle provided
• Based in Ballan
• Not-For-Profit Salary packaging - up to $15,900 tax free plus a meals card of up to $2,700
• Access to discounted Health Insurance

Join mecwacare as a Podiatrist. This position will work with a team of nursing and allied health staff in our recently refurbished medical clinic which forms a major component of Ballan’s broader Health and Care Services. The role will manage a diverse case load all in the beautiful country town of Ballan, halfway between Ballarat and Melbourne on the Western Freeway. There is already an established team of Podiatrists, that would be more than happy to mentor any graduates!

What you bring:

• Bachelor of Applied Science (Podiatry) or qualification recognised by the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency.
• Provision of direct care to clients within the allied health service.
• Current registration with Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA).
• Current Working with Children Check - Employee
• Current NDIS Worker Screening Check and Orientation Module
• Valid Driver’s license.
• Minimum of one year experience in a community-based setting.
• Understanding of podiatry and its needs.

Desirable:

• Minimum of one year experience in a community-based setting.
• Understanding of podiatry and its needs.

Why work for us? Be part of work that truly makes a meaningful difference.

mecwacareis a leading not-for-profit organisation that has been supporting Victorians for more than 65+ years. We are a values-based, care-driven organisation that provides residential, community and in-home nursing, care and support services for the elderly and people living with a disability. mecwacare supports more than 20,000 people each week across greater Melbourne and regional Victoria. We are a rapidly growing organisation with a diverse workforce of more than 4000 employees and 500 volunteers, representing 89 nationalities and speaking 100 languages.

We strongly encourage applications from individuals of all ages, genders, abilities, cultural and linguisticbackgrounds, as well as Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders.

All successful candidates must possess or be willing to undergo and pass a National Police Check and other relevant checks.

Additional information

• Access to Not-For-Profit benefits | Flexibility
• Working with the Community | Make an impact on someone's life
• Open to Full Time, Part Time or Casual |