Podiatrist

Royal Flying Doctor Service; Port Augusta; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Salary packaging

Learning management system

Employee assistance program

Job summary

Royal Flying Doctor Service (RFDS) is seeking an AHPRA-registered Podiatrist to work from Port Augusta, SA. You will deliver podiatry care within a multidisciplinary team, focusing on prevention, diagnosis and treatment of foot problems, including chronic diseases.

The role requires Level 2 podiatry experience, strong documentation, and collaboration with remote community healthcare. RFDS offers relocation assistance, salary packaging, and professional development opportunities.

Qualifications

• AHPRA registered Podiatrist with Level 2 experience in podiatry.
• Proven skills in assessment, treatment, and prevention of podiatric conditions.
• Strong clinical documentation and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Deliver podiatry services as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Prevent, diagnose and treat foot conditions with a focus on chronic disease.
• Ensure culturally safe care and appropriate referrals within the local community.

Skills

Clinical assessment

Team collaboration

Documentation

Education

Podiatry degree

AHPRA registration

Job description

About the RFDS SA/NT

We are trusted leaders in providing aeromedical and primary health care services to people in remote, rural and regional locations across the Northern Territory and South Australia. Our five-year Strategic Plan is focused on growing as an innovative, responsive and better-connected health service provider for all Australians.

Watch stories about our people, patients and the communities we serve at finestcare.com.au

About this Opportunity

Based out of Port Augusta, the Podiatrist works as part of a multidisciplinary team delivering culturally safe podiatry services to outback South Australia. The service includes support in preventing, diagnosing, and treating medical and surgical conditions of the feet, including bone and joint disorders, muscular pathologies, and neurological and circulatory diseases.

The Podiatrist will contribute to the delivery of a comprehensive and integrated range of health services, appropriate to the needs of the local community and utilise a combination of preventative, early intervention, treatment / therapy, and evaluation approaches, with a specific focus on treating patients with or at risk of chronic disease.

About You

As an AHPRA registered Podiatrist, with extensive clinical experience as a Level 2 Podiatrist, you have demonstrated proficient skills and knowledge in the provision of current Podiatry practice.

You are strongly committed to providing an evidence-based service to consumers, carers and families requiring assessment, case management, intervention, and appropriate referral.

You have a sound knowledge of social determinants of rural and remote health. Excellent communication skills, high level clinical documentation skills, and a desire to work collaboratively in a multi-disciplinary team are essential.

Why join us?

As part of our team, you can expect to be provided with challenging, interesting work and be supported to achieve your best. The RFDS offers attractive remuneration including salary packaging benefits, and relocation assistance (conditions apply). We offer a supportive environment where our people are valued, and professional development is encouraged.

We offer:

• Attractive relocation assistance, including settling in accommodation
• Generous annual salary packaging options to reduce your taxable income including:
• o packaging up to $15,899 of your salary towards loans, rent and bills.
• o packaging of an additional $2,650 of your salary via a Meal & Entertainment card.
• Reward and recognition program
• Learning management system
• Employee assistance program
• Employee value awards
• Comprehensive Orientation program for new starters

The RFDS has mandatory vaccination requirements. Please contact us if you would like to know more.

For a confidential discussion in relation to the position, please contact Mandy Smallacombe, Manager Primary Health Care via 0428 833 791.

The Royal Flying Doctor Service is an equal opportunity employer that fosters a positive culture and offers a diverse, safe and supportive work environment. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Applicants are encouraged to apply.