Podiatrist - Community - Eastern Suburbs, Melbourne VIC

MediRecruit; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 75,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Permanent position

Build caseload close to home

Weekly supervision

PD budget

Collaborative team

Career progression

Job summary

MediRecruit is seeking an experienced Podiatrist for a permanent community role in Melbourne's Eastern Suburbs. You will provide podiatry care to clients in the community, including skin and nail care, wound prevention, biomechanical assessment and diabetic foot care.

Work with Home Care Packages, NDIS and private clients in a collaborative team. The role offers a permanent position with a supportive admin team, weekly supervision, and a development budget.

Qualifications

• Qualified podiatrist with full AHPRA registration.
• At least 1 year of experience in podiatry.
• Police Check, Level 2 First Aid, professional indemnity insurance, and flu/COVID-19 vaccinations.
• Current driver’s licence and own vehicle.
• Eligible to work permanently in Australia.

Responsibilities

• Provide general skin and nail care and wound prevention and management.
• Complete biomechanical assessments and prescribe orthotics.
• Assess and manage diabetic foot and lower limb health.
• Manage a mixed referral caseload, mainly Home Care Packages, with some NDIS and private clients.
• Educate clients and carers on foot health.
• Work collaboratively with the multidisciplinary team, case managers and referrers.

Skills

Communication

Independent work

Organisational skills

Education

Podiatry qualification

Full AHPRA registration

Job description

Podiatrist - Community - Eastern Suburbs, Melbourne VIC

About the Role: We are seeking an experienced Podiatrist for a permanent community role in Melbourne's Eastern Suburbs, working across a mixed referral caseload. You will provide podiatry care to clients in the community, including general skin and nail care, wound prevention and management, biomechanical assessment and diabetic foot care. Most referrals come through Home Care Packages, with others from NDIS and private clients. You will work alongside highly qualified therapists in a collaborative team and can build your caseload close to home for a genuine work-life balance.

• Provide general skin and nail care and wound prevention and management
• Complete biomechanical assessments and prescribe orthotics
• Assess and manage diabetic foot and lower limb health
• Manage a mixed referral caseload, mainly Home Care Packages, with some NDIS and private clients
• Educate clients and carers on foot health
• Work collaboratively with the multidisciplinary team, case managers and referrers

Benefits:

• $75,000 - $100,000 + super + commission, based on experience
• Permanent position
• Build your caseload close to home
• Weekly supervision and a supportive admin team
• Internal professional development plus an external PD budget
• Collaborative, experienced team
• Career progression, including pathways into leadership

About You:

• Qualification in Podiatry
• Full AHPRA registration
• At least 1 year of experience
• Passion for high-quality, person-centred care
• Excellent communication and organisational skills
• Able to work independently
• Police Check, Level 2 First Aid, professional indemnity insurance, and flu and COVID-19 vaccinations
• Current driver's licence and own vehicle
• Eligible to work permanently in Australia

Additional information

• $75,000 - $100,000 + super + commission
• Permanent position
• Build your caseload close to home