Podiatrist (Chronic Disease Management)

Royal Flying Doctor Service; Sydney; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

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Fitness Passport membership

Job summary

Royal Flying Doctor Service in Sydney CBD NSW seeks a dedicated Podiatrist to deliver evidence based podiatric care across the Broken Hill and Far West network. The role focuses on chronic foot conditions, aiming to prevent amputations in high-risk diabetic populations, with a maximum-term contract until 30 June 2027.

Flexible working arrangements are welcomed, with options for full-time, part-time, and Fly-In Fly-Out (FIFO) models to suit the successful candidate.

Qualifications

• Qualified podiatrist with current registration and clinical skills.
• Experience in chronic disease management and wound care.
• Willingness to travel across the region and work with Aboriginal communities.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high quality podiatry assessment, treatment and wound care.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary team to support holistic outcomes.
• Develop and implement care plans for clients with chronic conditions.

Skills

Podiatry

Wound care

Chronic disease management

Interdisciplinary teamwork

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor of Podiatry

Tools

MS Office

Outlook

Job description

Royal Flying Doctor Service – Sydney CBD NSW

The Royal Flying Doctor Service South Eastern Section(RFDSSE) delivers high quality, accessible healthcare to people living in ruraland remote communities. As the contracted provider for the Western NSW PrimaryHealth Network (PHN), RFDSSE delivers the Keeping Healthy Puura Manti Program(KHPMP)—a time limited initiative designed to improve chronic disease outcomesacross the region.

The program integrates allied health and care coordinationservices to improve Chronic Disease Management (CDM) outcomes for people acrossthe region. As part of this program, our team works collaboratively to support selfmanagement, improve clinical outcomes, and enhance the wellbeing of high riskand underserved populations.

About the Opportunity:

We are seeking a dedicated Podiatrist to deliver high quality,evidence based podiatric care across Broken Hill and the Far West network. Thisrole is dedicated to the assessment, diagnosis, and management of chronic footconditions, with a specialised focus on preventing amputations and severedisability within high-risk diabetic populations. The position is offered on amaximum-term contract until 30 June 2027, subject to ongoing funding. Wewelcome flexible working arrangements and can accommodate full-time, part-timeand Fly-In Fly-Out (FIFO) models to support the successful candidate.

Key Responsibilities:

• Deliverhigh quality podiatry assessment, treatment, and wound care
• Work collaborativelywithin a multidisciplinary team to support holistic health outcomes
• Develop andimplement care plans, particularly for clients with chronic conditions
• Liaise with internalstaff, external providers, and community services
• Maintain accurateclinical records and ensure continuity of care through follow-ups and referrals
• Provide culturallysafe and respectful care, supporting Aboriginal clients and their families
• Participate incommunity engagement, health promotion, and prevention programs
• Ensure infectioncontrol standards and safe maintenance of equipment
• Uphold professionalstandards, confidentiality, and compliance with AHPRA and organisationalpolicies
• Contribute toquality improvement, safety, and service development activities
• Engage in ongoing professional development andrepresent the organisation positively
• Registeredor eligible for registration with AHPRA.
• Demonstratedunderstanding of chronic disease management and multidisciplinary care.
• Abilityto work both independently and collaboratively with diverse client groups.
• Strongcommunication and interpersonal skills.
• Willingnessand ability to travel across the region.
• Proficiencyin MS Office and Outlook.
• Genuineinterest in improving health outcomes for rural and remote communities.

Mandatory Requirements:

• NSWWorking with Children Check (or ability to obtain).
• NationalPolice Check.
• Evidenceof COVID‑19 and Category A vaccinations.
• CurrentAHPRA registration.

Why Join RFDSSE?

• Make ameaningful impact by improving access to culturally safe, coordinated-healthcare for underserved communities
• Bepart of a respected, values-driven organisation committed to high-quality care
• Contributeto an innovative program focused on improving health outcomes
• Workwithin a supportive multidisciplinary team while empowering clients andfamilies
• Enjoybenefits including salary packaging and Fitness Passport membership
• Weoffer flexible work arrangements to suit individual circumstances, includingpart-time and FIFO opportunities

Our Values:Our Values of Reliability, Care, Trust andSafety shape the way we work as individuals, as team members and with thecommunities we serve.

The RFDS (South Eastern Section) is an Equal OpportunityEmployer. All qualified applicants will receive considerationforemploymentwithout regard to race, colour, religion, sex, national origin,disability, or protected Veteran status.

The RFDSSE aim to fill vacancies as quickly aspossible.This means that we will close advert as soon as we have found theright candidate and this may be before the published closing date. We wouldtherefore advise interested applicants to submit an application as early aspossible.