Podiatrist Grade 1

West Wimmera Health Service; Nhill; On-site; AUD 71,000 - 79,000; Full time

Job summary

West Wimmera Health Service in Nhill, Victoria, seeks a newly graduated Podiatrist Grade 1 for a full-time role (80 hours per fortnight) based in Nhill.

You will provide podiatry services across acute hospital inpatients, aged care and community settings; essential: Podiatry Board/AHPRA registration and willingness to work rurally.

Pre-requisites include NDIS/WW Health checks and a valid Australian Driver's Licence; salarys align with Victorian Public Sector Enterprise Agreement 2021-2026.

Qualifications

• Mandatory: Podiatry degree and AHPRA registration.
• Ability to work independently and manage clinical load/time.
• Willingness to work in a rural setting.
• Experience in multidisciplinary teams (desirable).

Responsibilities

• Effectively manage a Podiatry caseload across acute, aged care and community settings.
• Attend regular team meetings to coordinate care.
• Collaborate within WWHS and Community Health Team context.
• Establish and maintain relationships with external agencies for service delivery.

Skills

Independent work

Time management

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Education

Podiatry degree

Tools

MS Word

Excel

Outlook

iCare

OPAL

Uniti

My Aged Care

Job description

We are seeking a newly graduatedPodiatrist Grade 1to work in a full time(80 hours/fortnight)capacity based at Nhill.

We are seeking a newly graduatedPodiatrist Grade 1to work in a full time(80 hours/fortnight)capacity based at Nhill.

RENUMERATION

• Allied Health Professionals (Victorian Public Health Sector) (Single Interest Employers) Enterprise Agreement 2021-2026.
• Estimated salary per hour: CM2 - Grade 1 Year 1 - $33.9375, CM3 - Grade 1 Year 2 - $35.6600 and CM4 - Grade 1 Year 3 - $37.8425

18th September, 2026

We are seeking a newly graduatedPodiatrist Grade 1to work in a full time(80 hours/fortnight)capacity based at Nhill.

We are seeking a newly graduatedPodiatrist Grade 1to work in a full time(80 hours/fortnight)capacity based at Nhill.

RENUMERATION

• Allied Health Professionals (Victorian Public Health Sector) (Single Interest Employers) Enterprise Agreement 2021-2026.
• Estimated salary per hour: CM2 - Grade 1 Year 1 - $33.9375, CM3 - Grade 1 Year 2 - $35.6600 and CM4 - Grade 1 Year 3 - $37.8425

ABOUT THE ROLE

• To provide Podiatry services to acute hospital inpatients, community clients and aged care residents.

KEY SELECTION CRITERIA

Essential:

• Tertiary qualification in Podiatry eligible for registration with Podiatry Board/AHPRA.
• Appropriate skills/experience as a base grade practicing clinician.
• Ability to work independently and to manage clinical load and time effectively.
• Possess effective communication (written and verbal) and interpersonal skills.
• Willingness to work in a rural setting.

Desirable:

• Understand living and working in rural community.
• Experience working as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Competence in using computer programs including Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook and other databases such as iCare, OPAL and Uniti. Experience utilising the My Aged Care portal is also desirable.

PRE-REQUISITES

• NDIS Worker Screening Clearance.
• Working with Children Check.
• Fully vaccinated (including influenza) as per current Department of Health Directives.
• Australian Driver's Licence.

KEY RESPONSBILITIES

• Effectively manage a Podiatry caseload across acute, aged care and community settings.
• Actively contribute as a team member to the effective operation of the Podiatry Department, including attendance at regular team meetings.
• Work effectively and collaboratively within the broader WWHS and Community Health Team context.
• Establish and maintain positive relationships with external agencies and strategic partners in relation to effective delivery of Podiatry services and community development across the Wimmera.

APPLICATIONS CLOSE 16 OCTOBER 2026