Podiatrist

WA Country Health Service; Shire Of Kellerberrin; On-site; AUD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Superannuation 12%

Salary packaging

Professional development

Flexible working arrangements

Flexible leave arrangements

Other location-based allowances

Job summary

WA Country Health Service seeks a podiatrist to provide comprehensive podiatry services for outpatient, community and inpatient clients in regional Western Australia. You will contribute to planning, delivery and evaluation of care within the podiatry team.

This permanent and fixed-term role offers flexible appointments across full-time, part-time and casual arrangements to meet service demands in the south west communities of WA.

Qualifications

• Clinical delivery of podiatry services across diverse settings with outcomes-focused evaluation.
• Strong communication to support coordinated, patient-centred care with documentation.
• Delivery of culturally responsive podiatry care in regional communities, including Aboriginal health considerations.
• Professional accountability, sound judgement and ability to work autonomously in regional settings.

Responsibilities

• Provide podiatry assessment, treatment and evaluation to outpatient, community and inpatient caseloads.
• Assist with planning, implementing, monitoring and evaluating podiatry service delivery.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure timely and culturally appropriate care.
• Contribute to continuous service improvement within regional WA health services.

Skills

Clinical service delivery

Communication

Culturally responsive practice

Autonomy & accountability

Job description

Position Profile:

Provides a podiatry service including assessment, treatment and evaluation to a designated caseload of outpatient, community clients and inpatients (acceptable to service criteria and clinician availability). As a member of the podiatry team, assists with planning, implementing, monitoring and evaluating the delivery of timely and culturally appropriate podiatry services for the south west communities of Western Australia.

This is a Permanent Full Time, Permanent Part Time, Fixed Term Full Time, Fixed Term Part Time or Casual appointment, with the possibility of extension(s) and/or permanency.

Area Profile:

The WA Country Health Service (WACHS) is the largest country health system in Australia and one of the biggest in the world, providing health services to approximately half a million people, including 45,000 Aboriginal people, over a vast two and a half million square kilometre area. The organisation comprises seven regions, with a strong network of public hospitals, health services and health centres located across rural and remote Western Australia. Our core business is the provision of quality, accessible health services to country WA residents and visitors.

Suitability Criteria

Suitability recognises that a range of factors contribute to merit, including skills, knowledge, abilities, behaviours, ethical alignment and relevant operational requirements. The suitability requirements below are derived from the Job Description Form and define what will be assessed to determine your suitability for the role:

• Clinical service delivery and evaluation - Demonstrates the ability to provide safe, evidence-based podiatry services across a range of clinical settings, including assessment, treatment planning, outcome evaluation and continuous improvement of service delivery.
• Communication and collaborative relationships - Builds effective relationships and contributes to coordinated patient-centred care through strong communication, accurate documentation and collaborative engagement with multidisciplinary teams and stakeholders.
• Primary health care and culturally responsive practice - Applies primary health care principles and delivers culturally responsive services that recognise the impact of social determinants of health, particularly for Aboriginal people and regional communities.
• Professional accountability, autonomy and regional service delivery - Demonstrates professional accountability, sound judgement and the ability to work autonomously while adapting to changing service demands and supporting accessible service delivery across regional locations.

Employee Benefits:

In addition to the great salary our employees enjoy an amazing range of benefits which may include (in line with operational requirements):

• 12% employer contributed superannuation into a fund of your choice. For further information on superannuation click here
• Access to generous salary packaging arrangements
• Professional Development Opportunities and Study Leave/assistance
• Flexible working arrangements
• Flexible leave arrangements
• Other professional and location based allowances

For Further Job Related Information:

We encourage you to contact Nick Murray on 0460 404 566.

Applicants Are Required To Provide

• A statement addressing the suitability criteria, (maximum 3 pages) outlining your skills, experience, knowledge and what you will bring to the role
• A detailed curriculum vitae (CV) summarising your relevant experience and ability to meet the position requirements
• The names and contact details of two (2) professional referees, preferably including your current or most recent manager

These documents should be complete and ready to attach prior to applying online. Please ensure you allow sufficient time to complete the online application process as you will be required to answer various questions and attach your documentation.

Further information about the role, including key duties please see the Job Description Form (available online at www.jobs.health.wa.gov.au).

Eligibility to Apply:

To be eligible for appointment, applicants must have valid Australian work rights. This includes visa holders. Permanent appointments may be made to individuals who hold citizenship, permanent residency, or visas that enable ongoing employment in Australia.

WA Health is committed to eliminating all forms of discrimination in the provision of our service. We are committed to the National Principles for Child Safe Organisations. We embrace diversity and strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people from culturally diverse backgrounds and people with disabilities.

WA Health supports flexible working practices within the context of a quality health service. WA Health is committed to a smoke free environment across all buildings, grounds and vehicles.

Other Conditions:

WA Health engages staff in positions of trust and responsibility. WA Health policies require applicants to undertake a criminal records screening and integrity checking as part of the appointment process. As well as undertaking a criminal record screening and integrity checking, you may also be required to undertake a working with children check (if required for the role) and a pre-employment health assessment. We may ask referees to comment on your integrity and past demonstration of ethical behaviour. Please note that adverse information does not necessarily disqualify an applicant but will be considered as part of the appointment process.

This vacancy is subject to a Western Australian Working With Children (WWC) Check. For further information please refer to the WWC website at: https://workingwithchildren.wa.gov.au

Please note this recruitment process requires completion of satisfactory Pre-Employment Health Assessment (PEHA). Any offer of employment with WA Country Health Service (WACHS) is conditional on satisfactory PEHA to ensure you are able to perform the inherent requirements of the position. An unsatisfactory PEHA will result in the offer of employment being withdrawn. Please see the attached WACHS PEHA Policy for further information.

Whilst this selection process will initially be used to fill the above vacancy, applicants found suitable for this position may be considered for other ‘similar’ vacancies within WACHS and/or the wider WA public sector. In addition to this, should the successful applicant decline or vacate the advertised vacancy, then the next most suitable applicant may also be selected from this process. Both of these options remain valid for a period of twelve (12) months from when the authorised delegate endorses the recruitment decision.

We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workforce where every employee feels valued and empowered. We believe that a diverse team brings unique perspectives and drives innovation to meet our community’s needs. We welcome applicants of all backgrounds and experiences to join us in shaping a more equitable future and as a measure to achieve equality, under sections 51, 66R and 66ZP of the Equal Opportunity Act 1984, encourage applications from people living with a disability, Aboriginal people, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, women and youth (24 years of age and under).

If you experience difficulties while applying online, please contact Employee Services on 13 44 77 for immediate assistance during business hours.