Podiatrist - Healthcarelink Support

Healthcarelink Support; Goonellabah; Vor Ort; AUD 160.000 - 180.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Flexible working arrangements

Supportive team environment

Professional development support

Established relationships with aged‑ca

Quality patient outcomes focus

Zusammenfassung

Healthcarelink Support is recruiting an Aged Care Podiatrist to provide comprehensive foot care across residential facilities in Goonellabah, NSW. The role offers a permanent path with full- or part-time options and a salary of AUD 160,000–180,000 plus super.

You will assess, diagnose, treat, and educate residents, collaborating with nursing and allied health teams to enhance mobility, comfort, and independence for elderly residents.

Qualifikationen

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Podiatry.
• Current AHPRA registration as a Podiatrist.
• Strong clinical assessment and treatment skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage your own schedule.
• Current driver's licence and reliable vehicle (preferred).
• National Police Check (or willingness to obtain).

Aufgaben

• Conduct routine podiatry assessments for aged care residents.
• Diagnose, treat, and manage foot and lower limb conditions.
• Provide ongoing podiatric care for corns, calluses, fungal infections, and toenails.
• Develop preventative care to reduce falls and foot complications.
• Recommend footwear and orthotic solutions.
• Educate residents and care staff on foot health practices.
• Deliver foot exercises and mobility support recommendations.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to create care plans.
• Support wound care management and advise on assistive devices.

Kenntnisse

Clinical assessment

Treatment skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Independent work

Time management

Ausbildung

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Podiatry

Jobbeschreibung

Job titile: Aged Care Podiatrist

Job type: Permanent FT or PT

Work setting: Residential aged care facilities

Salary offer: $160k - $180k annually + super

Location: Goonellabah

About the company:

Our client is a leading provider of results-focused residential aged care therapy services, dedicated to delivering exceptional, resident-centred care across aged care facilities. As a family-owned organisation, they pride themselves on building strong partnerships with aged care providers while maintaining a commitment to quality care, clinical excellence, and positive resident outcomes.

Through a collaborative approach with facility staff and management, the organisation delivers high-quality allied health services that enhance residents' wellbeing, mobility, independence, and overall quality of life. Their multidisciplinary services include physiotherapy, podiatry, training and education programs, all designed to support residents in living healthier and more comfortable lives.

About the role:

An exciting opportunity is available for a Podiatrist to join a growing aged care team and provide comprehensive foot care services to elderly residents across residential aged care facilities.

In this role, you will play a vital part in promoting foot health, mobility, comfort, and independence among residents. You will work closely with residents, carers, nursing staff, and other healthcare professionals to deliver holistic, person-centred care.

Key responsibilities:

• Conduct routine foot assessments for aged care residents
• Diagnose, treat, and manage a wide range of foot and lower limb conditions
• Provide ongoing podiatric care, including treatment of:
  • Corns and calluses
  • Fungal infections
  • Ingrown toenails
  • Foot pain and mobility-related concerns
• Develop and implement preventative care strategies to reduce the risk of falls and foot-related complications
• Recommend appropriate footwear and orthotic solutions
• Educate residents and care staff on foot care and foot health practices
• Deliver foot exercises and mobility support recommendations
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary healthcare teams to develop individualised care plans
• Support wound care management and provide advice on assistive devices where appropriate

Benefits:

• Flexible working arrangements
• Supportive and collaborative team environment
• Opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the lives of elderly residents
• Ongoing professional development and clinical support
• Established relationships with aged care facilities
• Rewarding role focused on holistic, resident-centred care
• Growing organisation with strong values and a commitment to quality outcomes

Requirements:

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Podiatry
• Current AHPRA registration as a Podiatrist
• Strong clinical assessment and treatment skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work independently and manage your own schedule
• Passion for working with older adults and improving their quality of life
• Current driver's licence and reliable vehicle (preferred)
• National Police Check (or willingness to obtain)

If you are a compassionate Podiatrist looking to build a rewarding career in aged care and make a genuine difference in the lives of older Australians, we'd love to hear from you.