Podiatrist - Grade 1/Grade 2

Western Health; Melbourne; Vor Ort; AUD 65.000 - 90.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Western Health is seeking a Podiatrist (Grade 1/2) to join our Integrated Community Health Services. This full-time, fixed-term position runs until July 2027 and includes 80 hours per fortnight with an Accrued Day Off.

The role covers Bacchus Marsh, Melton, and Caroline Springs campuses and involves multidisciplinary teamwork to deliver podiatry services in community health settings. Applicants must hold AHPRA registration and have experience in community-based care with strong communication

Qualifikationen

• Experience working in community-based settings.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills required.
• Ability to work in a multidisciplinary team.

Aufgaben

• Provide clinical podiatry assessment, treatment, and management.
• Work within a multidisciplinary care team to support clients.

Kenntnisse

Community-based experience

Interpersonal skills

Verbal and written communication

Ausbildung

AHPRA registration

Jobbeschreibung

• Employment Type: Full-Time (with monthly Accrued Day Off), Fixed Term (until July 2027)
• Salary: Grade 1 or 2 + Superannuation + Salary Packaging

About the role:

Western Health is seeking a Grade 1 or Grade 2 Podiatrist to join our Integrated Community Health Services team in a full-time (80 hours per fortnight with an ADO), fixed term position until July 2027.

As a motivated and capable Podiatrist, you will provide client focused assessment, diagnosis, treatment and management for Western Health Podiatry clients within our community outpatient services at Bacchus Marsh, Melton and Caroline Springs campuses.

Our Podiatrists work as a part of the multidisciplinary team to provide support to a broad range of clients in a variety of settings, including community health and subacute services. You will have a varied caseload which will include high risk foot, paediatric, biomechanical and general podiatry clients. You will be a part of a supportive team of Podiatrists, with regular supervision as well as monthly podiatry professional development meetings.

Consideration for this opportunity is open to Grade 1 or Grade 2 applications. New graduates are welcome to apply.

Key responsibilities:

• Providing clinical podiatry services, including assessment, treatment, and management of acute, sub-acute, and chronic podiatric conditions.
• Work in a multidisciplinary approach to care.

About you:

• AHPRA registration.
• Experience working within community-based settings.
• Highly developed interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills.
• Passion for delivering high quality care working collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team.

About Western Health

Western Health is the leading healthcare provider in Melbourne’s West - one of Australia’s fastest-growing and most culturally and socioeconomically diverse regions.

More than 13,000 employees help deliver a comprehensive range of services across our hospitals, community, correctional, and home-based settings. These services include acute tertiary care, emergency and intensive care, medical and surgical specialties, mental health and wellbeing, subacute care, ambulatory care, primary care, home-based services, and residential aged care.

We are committed to driving innovation and sustainability that improves health outcomes for our community. With specialties spanning oncology, renal care, mental health, women’s health and maternity, chronic disease management, geriatrics, and cardiology, Western Health is recognised for its expertise in managing complex and chronic conditions through integrated, patient-centred care.

We foster a collaborative and inclusive culture where you can make a meaningful impact. We support our staff to keep learning and growing through a diverse range of education programs, partnerships with universities in medical research and professional development opportunities.

Compensation and Benefits

• Competitive salaries, flexible work options, and wellbeing programs.
• Scholarships and grants to support ongoing learning.

Learning and Development

• Access personalised pathways through the Western Health Learning Academy.
• Opportunities for postgraduate study, clinical education, and mentorship.

Community Impact and Inclusion

• Make a difference through compassionate care in a diverse, inclusive workforce.
• Contribute to community wellbeing initiatives and healthcare research.

Organisational Culture and Environment

• Work in a collaborative, innovative team focused on continuous improvement and excellence.

Western Health does not accept unsolicited resumes/applications from recruitment agencies.

Closing date: 11:59pm on 18 November 2026.

Enquiries: For further information about this role, contact Tara Delaney (Acting Manager – Community Adult Health Programs) on (03) 9747 7***.

Western Health is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome applications from people of all genders, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, and people with lived experience that strengthens their ability to do this work.

Western Health is committed to providing a safe environment for the children and young people who are involved in our services, sites and operations. We follow and abide by all legislative requirements to keep children and young people safe.

All appointments are made subject to a satisfactory Police Record Check, an Immunisation Status Clearance and a Working with Children Check (if applicable).

Western Health is committed to the psychosocial safety of all applicants and employees.