Podiatrist- Grade 1

Peninsula Health; City of Frankston; On-site; AUD 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging & novated leasing

Exclusive retailer discounts

Fitness Passport access

Employee Assistance Program

Education & training opportunities

Job summary

Bayside Health in Frankston, Victoria, is seeking a Rotational Grade 1 Podiatrist for a fixed-term part-time role (64 hours per fortnight) until August 2027. The position offers exposure across High Risk Foot Clinic, Acute, Subacute, Residential, Community Health and Paediatrics.

Join a multidisciplinary team delivering client-centred care with emphasis on self-management and positive outcomes. Applicants must hold Podiatry registration and be willing to obtain a Working with Children Check,

Qualifications

• Registration with the Podiatry Board of Australia.
• Tertiary qualification in Podiatry.
• Ability to work in a multidisciplinary team, be self-motivated and autonomous.
• Hold or be willing to apply for Working with Children’s Check.

Responsibilities

• Provide client-centred assessments, treatment and education across settings.
• Work as part of a multidisciplinary team in rotation across services.
• Contribute to safe, high-quality patient care.
• Develop broad clinical skills through varied placements.

Skills

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Self-motivation

Autonomous practice

Working with Children’s Check

Education

Tertiary qualification in Podiatry

Job description

• Fixed Term Part Time until August 2027 (64 hours per fortnight)
• Located in: Frankston, Victoria

Bayside Health is a public health service delivering high-quality care across every stage of life for close to 1.2 million people living in metropolitan Melbourne, the Mornington Peninsula, Koo Wee Rup, Bass Coast and Southern Gippsland.

We have more than 15 main sites, including hospitals, centres and clinics that provide comprehensive care from welcoming newborns to supporting older people and a full range of services in between.

More than 22,000 dedicated staff are focused on providing exceptional, equitable, and locally connected care through shared expertise, compassion, and a commitment to continuous growth. Education and training are central to staff development as we encourage all employees to strive and thrive.

Bayside Health was formed following the merger of Alfred Health, Bass Coast Health, Gippsland Southern Health Service, Kooweerup Regional Health Service and Peninsula Health on 1 January 2026.

The Team & Role

Join our Podiatry team and play a key role in delivering high-quality, evidence-based care across a variety of healthcare settings. Working as part of a multidisciplinary team, you will provide client-centred assessments, treatment, and education with a focus on self-management and positive health outcomes. This rotational Grade 1 position offers valuable experience across High Risk Foot Clinic, Acute, Subacute, Residential, Community Health, and Paediatrics, making it an excellent opportunity to develop a broad range of clinical skills while contributing to safe, high-quality patient care.

Skills & Experience Required

• Registration with the Podiatry Board of Australia
• Tertiary qualification in Podiatry
• Ability to work in a multidisciplinary team, be self-motivated and be autonomous in service delivery
• Ability to be self-motivated and ability to work independently
• Hold or be willing to apply for Working with Children’s Check
• Take advantage of low-cost onsite parking
• Boost your take-home pay with generous salary packaging & novated leasing
• Unlock exclusive discounts at top retailers and dining spots
• Stay fit with access to premium gyms via Fitness Passport
• Feel supported with our holistic Employee Assistance Program
• Grow your skills through top-tier education and training partners
• Join a vibrant, collaborative team led by passionate leaders

Next Steps

The role ceases advertising on 4 October 2026: Please note that applications will be considered upon receipt and that this job posting may close early if a sufficient number of applications are received, so we encourage you to apply as soon as possible.

Thank you for your interest in this role. Bayside Health (Peninsula Health Care Group) is regularly advertising positions across the health service so please take the time to review other relevant opportunities by going to https://www.peninsulahealth.org.au/careers/

Additional Information

Bayside Health is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer that is committed to inclusion and diversity. We encourage applications from individuals from all cultural backgrounds including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. We also provide a safe and supportive workplace for people with all abilities.

To find out more about our recruitment processes, compliance obligations and to prepare your application to join our team please visit: https://www.peninsulahealth.org.au/careers/working-preparing-employment/

*Please refer to Allied Health Professionals (Victorian Public Sector) (Single Interest Employers) Enterprise Agreement 2021 – 2026 salary circular for salary range. Sub-grading will be based on years of experience. For further information on salary range classifications and grading please refer to the following page: https://www.peninsulahealth.org.au/careers/working-with-us/salary-rates/

It is strongly recommended that individuals in this role remain up to date with their COVID-19 vaccinations.

Join Bayside Health and help us to deliver healthy lives for everyone, through sustainable, innovative, compassionate care.

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