Podiatrist

Plena Healthcare; Caloundra; On-site; AUD 83,000 - 124,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive hourly rate

APodA membership including Special-IG

Professional Development Program

Flexible working hours

Fitness budget 150 AUD

Refer-a-friend bonus 1000 AUD

Novated car leasing options

Job summary

Plena Healthcare in Australia is seeking a Podiatrist to deliver routine podiatry assessments and treatments in residential aged care on a permanent 6-week rostering cycle. You’ll work with residents, families, and care teams to provide high-quality, personalised podiatry care.

We welcome new graduates and experienced clinicians, offering tailored opportunities, clinical support from senior podiatrists, and flexibility to suit your career goals.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Podiatry.
• Current AHPRA registration.
• Willingness to obtain NDIS worker screening and National Police Check.
• Driver's license and car.

Responsibilities

• Conduct thorough podiatry assessments and diagnoses.
• Develop, implement, and review treatment plans.
• Apply best practice in disease and wound care management.
• Foster strong relationships with clients, families, and healthcare teams.
• Provide ongoing support and education to clients in their care journey.

Skills

Podiatry

Clinical assessment

Patient care

Communication

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Podiatry

Job description

At Plena Healthcare, we’re proud to be Australia’s leading provider of mobile allied health services, bringing over 20 years of experience across the aged care and community sectors. Our purpose is clear and powerful: to enrich lives through compassionate, evidence-based care. That purpose is felt across Australia, where your work truly changes lives.

Plena Healthcare, together with Remedy Healthcare, is part of the Australian Unity Group – supporting careers with scale, purpose and impact.

The Opportunity:

As a Podiatrist at Plena Healthcare, you’ll provide routine assessments and treatments in the residential aged care setting, across a permanent 6-week roster. You will be joining a supportive team dedicated to improving the health, mobility and quality of life of older adults.

Working closely with residents, their families, our care teams and other healthcare professionals to deliver high-quality podiatry care. Your role will involve conducting podiatry assessments, diagnosing and treating a range of conditions, developing and reviewing individualised treatment plans, and applying best practice in disease and wound care management.

Building strong, ongoing relationships with your clients and the wider care team will be at the heart of what you do, ensuring residents receive consistent, personalised care.

Whether you're a new graduate or an experienced Podiatrist, we encourage you to apply! We’re passionate about supporting clinicians at every stage of their career and will tailor the opportunity to suit your experience, skills and career goals.

Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct thorough podiatry assessments and diagnoses
• Develop, implement, and review treatment plans
• Apply best practice in disease and wound care management
• Foster strong relationships with clients, families, and healthcare teams
• Provide ongoing support and education to clients in their care journey

What You’ll Need to Succeed:

• A Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Podiatry
• Current AHPRA registration
• Willingness to obtain NDIS worker screening and National Police Check
• Driver's license and car

Why Plena Healthcare?

At Plena Healthcare, we believe in the importance of work-life balance and flexibility. Thriving in an environment that is supportive and positive. The Leadership team are also Podiatrists and provide ongoing clinical and professional support. Plena are committed to providing their team with the resources needed to succeed including travel and equipment costs, with extensive administration support so you can focus on what you do best!

• Competitive hourly rate, reviewed yearly
• Full membership in the Australian Podiatry Association (APodA), including the Podiatry Aged Care Special-Interest Group
• Professional Development Program
• Flexible working hours and work-life balance
• $150 annual budget for fitness and well-being
• $1000 refer-a-friend bonus
• Novated car leasing options

Plena Healthcare is committed to providing an inclusive environment for all employees and clients. We encourage applicants from all backgrounds and experiences.

“We pride ourselves on being an equal opportunity employer, committed to supporting an inclusive & diverse workplace. We encourage and welcome applications from Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability, people of all ages, cultural identities, gender identities and expressions & LGBTIQA+ people.”