Podiatrist

Hunter New England Local Health District; Tamworth; On-site; AUD 79,000 - 113,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging

Superannuation

Job summary

Hunter New England Local Health District – Tamworth NSW is seeking a Podiatrist Level 1/2 for a Temporary Full Time role until May 2028. The position, based at Tamworth Community Health Service, offers 38 hours per week with salary in the range of $79,419 to $113,301 per annum plus Super and Salary Packaging.

Join the New England Podiatry team and work in regional NSW focusing on high-risk foot care, Aboriginal health, and Closing the Gap, with mentorship and a varied clinical caseload.

Qualifications

• Qualified Podiatrist with Authority to Practice with AHPRA.
• Willingness to travel within the Local Health District (LHD).
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills across multidisciplinary teams.
• Experience in high-risk foot care and diabetes-related foot complications preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality clinical podiatry services to patients and their families.
• Perform neurovascular assessments and toe brachial indices.
• Deliver wound care, Charcot-neuroarthropathy management, and general podiatry care.
• Support telehealth and inter-disciplinary care with other specialists.
• Participate in on-the-job supervision and professional development.

Skills

Podiatry

High-risk foot care

Communication skills

Travel willingness

Education

Podiatry degree

Job description

Hunter New England Local Health District – Tamworth NSW

Employment Type:TemporaryFull Time until May 2028
Position Classification:Podiatrist Level 1/2
Remuneration:$79,419 - $113,301 Per Annum + Super + Salary Packaging
Hours Per Week:38
Requisition ID:REQ699710
Location: Tamworth Community Health Service
Closing Date: Sunday 08 November 2026

Join the New England Podiatry team in regional NSW and build your expertise in high-risk foot care while making a meaningful difference in Aboriginal health and your community. With hands-on mentorship, diverse clinical experiences and a strong commitment to Closing the Gap, this is your opportunity to grow your skills, embrace rural practice and help prevent life-changing complications. Make your next career move one that truly matters!

About the Team

The New England region of NSW is known for its impressive landscape and historic small country towns. It is a large farming region with incredible bushwalking tracks, beautiful National Parks and spectacular waterfalls. If you love country music, you’ll love Tamworth, with museums and memorabilia on all aspects of the genre.

You can take a trip to Armidale and explore the many small towns along the way. Popular spots to visit include the Moonbi Ranges, the museum and craft shops in Uralla, and the nearby fossicking area. The New England region is the beating heart of country NSW, and offers everything that the city life offers, without the traffic and queues.

The New England Podiatry service provides Podiatry care to a number of key sites in the New England region with the support of the Royal Flying Doctors Service. The team has a strong commitment to Closing the Gap and, together with their Aboriginal Health Practitioner, received an award for the Healthy Deadly Feet Program.

This program was rolled out by the Ministry of Health in 2019 and aims to reduce preventable amputations in the community through providing high risk foot care to patients with acute foot pathologies. Tamworth is one of only two sites in New South Wales who were successful in kicking off the Healthy Deadly Feet Program - we are proud of the part we have played in having a purposeful impact on Aboriginal communities.

About the Role

This position is suitable for a motivated Podiatrist looking to develop their high-risk foot clinical skills. The role covers all aspects of Podiatry and includes seeing patients for neurovascular assessments (including toe brachial indices on every patient), wound care, Charcot-neuroarthropathy management, critical limb ischemia, general care and nail surgery. You will enjoy an exciting and varied workload, with a high level of clinical complexity.

The team works with multiple specialities both face to face and via telehealth to provide better outcomes for our patients. This position will be well supported by our passionate team, which includes a Level 4 Senior podiatrist and a Level 1/2 podiatrist, through regular group and individual supervision. You will be introduced to the case load on a graded basis and will be provided on the job support and mentorship as required. Support will be provided based on the needs of the most suitable candidate. Monthly team meetings include professional development opportunities, as well as annual professional development with the tertiary hospital podiatry team.

Part time and casual opportunities are welcome for applicants that meet the criteria.

About you

This position is suitable for a Podiatrist who enjoys a fast-paced environment. Support and mentorship will allow you to develop your skills in the management of high-risk foot complications.This is an ideal role for a Podiatrist who is looking for experience in rural and regional practice as well as inter-disciplinary care

Podiatrist with current Authority to Practice with AHPRA

Eligibility to drive in NSW and willingness to travel within the LHD.

Demonstrated effective verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills including the ability to adapt communication style to suit different audiences.

Demonstrated knowledge regarding the issues associated with managing clients with diabetes related foot complications.

What you'll be doing

Provide a high quality clinical service to patients and their families/carers, to ensure the provision of optimal health outcomes for patients of the service.

Information for Applicants:

Applicants will be assessed against the essential requirements and selection criteria contained within the position description (link below). For assistance addressing selection criteria visit:https://bit.ly/3vL5fq2

Stepping Up Website is a resource designed to help indigenous job applicants apply for positions in NSW Health. For more information, please visit:https://bit.ly/HNEHealthSteppingUp

This is a Category A position. Recommended applicants will be reviewed for compliance with NSW Health policy directive PD2024_015: Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination against Specified Infectious Diseases for Category A positions prior to offer. All new employees must agree to comply with the requirements outlined in the policy.

Salary Packaging: is beneficial to most Hunter New England Health employees and may increase your take-home pay! Salary package a range of personal expenses including novated motor vehicle leases, relocation expenses, and HECS/HELP debt. Find out more by contactingSalaryPackagingPLUS!via*********@salarypackagingplus.com.auor 1300 40 25 23.

To be eligible for permanent employment in this position you must be an Australian Citizen, or a permanent resident of Australia, or a New Zealand citizen with a current New Zealand Passport. Employment of a temporary visa holder may only occur if no suitable local candidate is identified for the position; in this instance, you may only be offered employment in line with the conditions and expiry date of your visa.

We are unable to accommodate visa sponsorship for applicants requiring a visa for this position.

At Hunter New England Local Health District, we are an inclusive employer dedicated to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and welcoming workplace. Our commitment to a workforce that reflects the community we care for is essential for delivering the highest quality healthcare to our community. We encourage people with diverse lived experiences to apply. If you require any accommodations or adjustments to the recruitment process please let us know when you apply or at any stage of the process. We will work with you to meet your needs and create the best possible experience. Please contact***************@health.nsw.gov.aufor confidential support to ensure an equitable, barrier-free application process.

Hunter New England Health employees may be eligible for a range ofbenefitssuch as allocated days off (ADO) for full time employees, long service leave, paid maternity leave, and salary packaging options including meal expenses.

Hunter New England Health is dedicated to fostering a child-safe environment that respects and upholds the rights of children and young people, aligned with NSW Health’s commitment to implementing the Child Safe Standards. We aim to ensure that children and young people feel safe, supported, and included in their care. All current and prospective staff are expected to prioritise the safety, welfare, and well-being of children and young people, actively working to protect them from harm and abuse.

An eligibility list will be created for future temporary full or part time vacancies.

This position is full time; however, part time/job share arrangements may also be considered.