Podiatrist

Uniting AgeWell Limited; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 62,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Above award hourly rates

Salary packaging up to $15,900 + $2,65

Annual Leave loading

Family flexible hours

Career pathways, education and训练

Comprehensive Employee Assistance 24/

Enhanced Parental Leave options

Location options - move within our Un

Not for profit, values-based organisat

Job summary

Uniting AgeWell invites a Podiatrist to join our allied health team in South-East metropolitan Melbourne, serving clients in Berwick and Burwood. You will provide customer-centred, evidence-based podiatry and health education under the Support At Home framework.

You will join a large, supportive multidisciplinary team with regular supervision and opportunities for professional development. New graduates are encouraged to apply and will receive structured mentorship within our network.

Qualifications

• Bachelor or above in Podiatry and current AHPRA registration.
• Experience in caring for older people and aged care settings.
• Ability to work autonomously and manage a caseload.
• Strong interpersonal skills within a multidisciplinary team.
• Excellent organisational skills and computer literacy.
• Willingness to learn with dedicated support for new graduates.
• Commitment to the BEST values and customer-centred care.

Responsibilities

• Provide customer-centred, evidence-based podiatry and health education to older clients.
• Work within a multidisciplinary Allied Health team with supervision and team meetings.
• Manage a caseload autonomously and maintain clinical records.
• Participate in education and training opportunities offered by the network.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Caseload management

Autonomous practice

Organisational skills

Computer literacy

Team collaboration

Customer focus

Education

Podiatry degree

AHPRA registration

Australian working rights

Job description

About Us:

At Uniting AgeWell, our focus is on supporting older people to experience a sense of wellbeing, choice and independence in their lives, to feel valued members of their community and to have easy access to the community or residential services they need to live the life they want. With a range of services in many locations in Victoria and Tasmania, our 5000staff and 600volunteer staff are committed to high quality services and care.

Uniting AgeWell provide a workplace culture based on theBEST philosophy –Believe, Excel, Support and Trust– underpinned by our values ofKindness, Respect, Integrity, Innovation and Inclusion, and our customer service charter and promise that shape and inform all that we do. More information can be found on the Uniting AgeWell website - www.unitingagewell.org

Why choose Uniting AgeWell – Allied Health East?

• Easy to access with public transport and free on/off site parking
• Above award hourly rates
• Salary packaging benefit up to $15,900 + $2,650 annually
• Annual Leave loading
• Family flexible hours
• Career pathways, education and training opportunities
• Comprehensive Employee Assistance Program available 24/7 for our staff
• Enhanced Parental Leave options
• Location options - move within our Uniting AgeWell network (Victoria and Tasmania)
• Not for profit, values-based organisation

About the Role:

We have an exciting position for a Podiatrist to work in South-East metropolitan Melbourne servicing our clients in Berwick and Burwood. With a strong focus on enhancing customer well-being, as a passionate Podiatrist your responsibility will be providing customer-centred, evidence-based podiatry and health education to older customers funded through their Support At Home Package.

As a Podiatrist, you will be an integral part of our innovative and enthusiastic multidisciplinary team. Our Allied Health team is a large and supportive team with regular team meetings, clinician supervision and support from our Practice Leads and admin team.

About you:

The ideal candidate will be customer focused, reliable and adaptable, motivated and committed to the provision of customer-centred care and have the capacity to work well autonomously and in a team environment. You are passionate about what you do and want to make a difference in the lives of our customers.

This is the place for you if you:

• Are passionate about caring for older people
• Tertiary qualification in Podiatry (Bachelor or above)
• Current AHPRA registration
• Demonstrated knowledge of clinical practice, to work autonomously, and manage a caseload independently
• Demonstrated interpersonal skills within a multidisciplinary team
• High level organisational skills and computer literacy
• Experience in the Aged Care or Community Sectors (Desirable)
• Thrive in a team and also appreciate the one to one interactions
• Are committed to being part of a workplace culture based on the BEST way of life (Believe, Excel, Support and Trust)

New graduates are encouraged to apply, as this role offers a unique opportunity to refine and expand your skills as a podiatrist, with dedicated support from our podiatrists and team leader, you'll have the perfect environment to learn and grow.

Essentials for working in Aged Care:

• A current Working With Children Check card
• Current and ongoing flu vaccinations
• Australian working rights
• Ability to pass a national police clearance

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples are encouraged to apply for this role.

For more information please contact the Recruitment Team at [e-mail]

For more information, please find attached Position Description here: Podiatrist PD.pdf

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. We look forward to hearing from you!