Podiatrist

cohealth; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging up to $15,900

Meals & entertainment allowance $2,650

Parental leave: 14 weeks

Novated Leasing

EAP counselling and wellbeing programs

Job summary

cohealth in Melbourne is seeking a Podiatrist to deliver specialised podiatry services for high-risk foot conditions within a multidisciplinary team. You will provide holistic, client-centred care and support clients to build confidence and self-management of their health.

Please refer to the Position Description for more details about the role. The appointment is full-time, with consideration for part-time arrangements.

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualification in podiatry and AHPRA registration.
• At least two years’ experience as a Podiatrist.
• Demonstrated clinical competency in biomechanical assessment, nail surgery, diabetes assessment and wound management.

Responsibilities

• Provide high quality Podiatry services in a welcoming environment where consumers can inquire and learn about health topics and engage in self-management.
• Contribute to health education and promotion programs to maximise good health and prevent illness.
• Ensure safety and maintenance of podiatry equipment and adherence to infection control policy.
• Maintain and complete client files and records and have knowledge of funding agreements.

Skills

Biomechanical assessment

Nail surgery

Diabetes assessment

Wound management

Education

Podiatry degree & AHPRA registration

Job description

• Full Time, Ongoing (Part Time also considered)
• Generous salary packaging options to increase your take home pay
• Work for a multidisciplinary team with a diverse range of backgrounds

So why cohealth?

cohealth leads the way in reducing health and social inequity in partnership with people and the communities in which they live. Named Premier's Health Service of the Year (Primary) and the Supporting LGBTIQ+ Health Service at the Victorian Public Healthcare Awards, cohealth's 1000 staff demonstrate courage, leadership, innovation, and agility in their commitment to providing inclusive and culturally safe health services that protect the human rights of all people of all gender identities, sexualities, ages, cultural and linguistic backgrounds, faiths, and abilities.

Our inclusive workplace culture enables staff to bring their whole selves to work, where uniqueness is valued, and people experience a feeling of belonging. Our aim is for everyone to thrive in their role.

About the role

Make a meaningful impact in community health by providing specialised podiatry services for high-risk foot conditions. As part of a multidisciplinary team, you’ll deliver holistic, client-centred care while supporting clients to build confidence, self-manage their health and improve their wellbeing.

Please refer to the Position Description to know more about the role.

• Provide high quality Podiatry services, providing a welcoming environment where the consumers can inquire and learn about a range of health-related matters and engage in self-management
• Contribute to and participate in health education and promotion programs aimed at maximising good health and preventing illness
• Ensure safety and maintenance of podiatry equipment and supplies and adhere to infection control policy
• Maintain and complete client files and statistical/program records and have appropriate knowledge of the funding agreements

What cohealth offers:

• Generous salary packaging of up to $15,900, plus an additional $2,650 for meals and entertainment, to help increase your take-home pay. Find out more on salary packaginghere:https://www.ato.gov.au/Individuals/Jobs-and-employment-types/Working-as-an-employee/Salary-sacrific…
• Novated Leasing is available along with a significantly discounted fitness membership with unlimited access to over 290 facilities for you and your family.
• cohealth offers primary carers 14 weeks paid parental leave upon completion of only 6 months of continuous service
• Eligible co-workers will continue to receive superannuation on unpaid parental leave as well
• Counselling services for you and your immediate family through our EAP-Access provider, along with mindfulness, resilience, and wellbeing programs
• An inclusive workplace where diversity is valued and the work you do makes a meaningful difference
• Tertiary qualification in podiatry and relevant AHPRA registration
• At least two years’ experience as a Podiatrist
• Demonstrated clinical competency in the areas of biomechanical assessment, nail surgery, diabetes assessment and wound management
• Strong belief and personal alignment in cohealth Values and Mission

Application Process

We will be conducting interviews for this role as applications are received.

If you have any questions regarding this role, please contact Jess Eastwood *************@cohealth.org.au

All appointments are made subject to a satisfactory Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check (NCCHC), a Working with Children Check (WWCC), complete a Pre-Employment Declaration Form, evidence of legal rights to work in Australia, and evidence of vaccination.

Successful applicants will be required to provide evidence of immunisation assessment including Influenza within 12 weeks of commencement [B]. This is in accordance with the Victorian Minister of Health Mandatory Vaccination Orders and legislated requirement for influenza vaccination.