Podiatrist (Chronic Disease Management) - Full Time, Part Time & FIFO available

Royal Flying Doctor Service; Broken Hill; On-site; AUD 85,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

FIFO opportunities

Salary packaging

Fitness Passport membership

Job summary

The Royal Flying Doctor Service is seeking a Podiatrist (Chronic Disease Management) to deliver evidence-based podiatric care across Broken Hill and the Far West network. The role focuses on assessing, diagnosing and managing chronic foot conditions with a special emphasis on preventing amputations in high-risk diabetic populations.

Flexible working arrangements are offered, including full-time, part-time, and Fly-In Fly-Out (FIFO) models, with a maximum-term contract until 30 June 2027, subject

Qualifications

• Current registration with AHPRA and eligibility to practise podiatry.
• Experience in chronic disease management and wound care.
• Ability to travel across the region.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and in a multidisciplinary team.

Responsibilities

• Deliver podiatry assessment, treatment, and wound care.
• Develop and implement care plans for chronic conditions.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary team to improve outcomes.
• Maintain accurate clinical records and ensure continuity of care.
• Engage in community health promotion and prevention programs.
• Uphold infection control standards and equipment safety.
• Travel across the region as required.
• Represent RFDSSE professionally and comply with policies.

Skills

Podiatry clinical skills

Chronic disease management

Multidisciplinary collaboration

Communication and interpersonal skills

Travel flexibility

Education

Podiatry degree

Current AHPRA registration

Tools

MS Office

Outlook

Job description

Podiatrist (Chronic Disease Management) - Full Time, Part Time & FIFO available

Royal Flying Doctor Service – Broken Hill 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, coordinatedhealthcare 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.