Podiatrist Level 1/2

Hunter New England Local Health District; Tamworth Regional Council; On-site; AUD 79,000 - 113,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging options

Superannuation

Relocation support

Job summary

Hunter New England Health District in Tamworth is seeking a Podiatrist Level 1/2 for a temporary full-time position until May 2028. The role involves high-risk foot care, neurovascular assessments, wound care and nail surgery.

Work with a supportive team at the New England Podiatry service to deliver care across key sites in the region, including telehealth support and mentorship from senior colleagues.

Qualifications

• Podiatrist with current Authority to Practice with AHPRA.
• Eligibility to drive in NSW and willingness to travel within the Local Health District.

Responsibilities

• Develop high-risk foot clinical skills and manage neurovascular assessments.
• Provide wound care, Charcot-neuroarthropathy management and general podiatry services.
• Collaborate with multiple specialties and telehealth to improve patient outcomes.
• Receive mentorship and structured supervision within a supportive team.

Skills

Authority to Practice (AHPRA)

Driver's license NSW

Willingness to travel

Job description

Join our team and make a lasting difference in the lives of our patients, one step at a time

Employment Type

Temporary Full Time until May 2028

Position Classification

Podiatrist Level 1/2

Remuneration

$79,419 - $113,301 + Superannuation + Salary Packaging

Hours Per Week

38

Requisition ID

REQ691043

Location

Tamworth

Applications Close

Wednesday, 30th September 2026

Where you'll be working

The New England region of NSW is known for its impressive landscape and historic small country towns. It is a large farming region with incredible bushwalking tracks, beautiful National Parks and spectacular waterfalls. If you love country music, you’ll love Tamworth, with museums and memorabilia on all aspects of the genre.

You can take a trip to Armidale and explore the many small towns along the way. Popular spots to visit include the Moonbi Ranges, the museum and craft shops in Uralla, and the nearby fossicking area. The New England region is the beating heart of country NSW, and offers everything that the city life offers, without the traffic and queues.

The New England Podiatry service provides Podiatry care to a number of key sites in the New England region with the support of the Royal Flying Doctors Service. The team has a strong commitment to Closing the Gap and, together with their Aboriginal Health Practitioner, received an award for the Healthy Deadly Feet Program.

This program was rolled out by the Ministry of Health in 2019 and aims to reduce preventable amputations in the community through providing high risk foot care to patients with acute foot pathologies. Tamworth is one of only two sites in New South Wales who were successful in kicking off the Healthy Deadly Feet Program - we are proud of the part we have played in having a purposeful impact on Aboriginal communities.

The Opportunity

This position is suitable for a motivated Podiatrist looking to develop their high-risk foot clinical skills. The role covers all aspects of Podiatry and includes seeing patients for neurovascular assessments (including toe brachial indices on every patient), wound care, Charcot-neuroarthropathy management, critical limb ischemia, general care and nail surgery. You will enjoy an exciting and varied workload, with a high level of clinical complexity.

The team works with multiple specialities both face to face and via telehealth to provide better outcomes for our patients. This position will be well supported by our passionate team, which includes a Level 4 Senior podiatrist and a Level 1/2 podiatrist, through regular group and individual supervision. You will be introduced to the case load on a graded basis and will be provided on the job support and mentorship as required. Support will be provided based on the needs of the most suitable candidate. Monthly team meetings include professional development opportunities, as well as annual professional development with the tertiary hospital podiatry team.

About You

This position is suitable for a Podiatrist who enjoys a fast-paced environment. Support and mentorship will allow you to develop your skills in the management of high-risk foot complications. This is an ideal role for a Podiatrist who is looking for experience in rural and regional practice as well as inter-disciplinary care

Requirements

• Podiatrist with current Authority to Practice with AHPRA
• Eligibility to drive in NSW and willingness to travel within the Local Health District.

What We Can Offer You

• Sustainable Healthcare: Together towards zero
• Relocating? The Welcome Experience offers free support to help you and your family settle into your new community.
• Proximity to shopping and other services
• Monthly Allocated Days Off (for full-time employees)
• 4 weeks annual leave (pro-rata for part time employees)
• 6 weeks annual leave (for eligible full time nurses)
• Paid parental leave (for eligible employees) - giving you the opportunity for true Worklife balance
• Salary packaging options - up to $11,600 plus novated leasing
• Fitness Passport for health and well-being - discounted gym options for you and your family
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for staff and family members

Salary Packaging: is beneficial to most Hunter New England Health employees and may increase your take-home pay! Salary package a range of personal expenses including novated motor vehicle leases, relocation expenses, and HECS/HELP debt. Find out more by contacting SalaryPackagingPLUS! via [e-mail] or 1300 40 25 23.

Additional information

• An eligibility list will be created for future temporary full or part time vacancies.
• This position is full time; however, part time/job share arrangements may also be considered.
• To be eligible for employment in this position you must be an Australian Citizen, or permanent resident of Australia, or a New Zealand citizen with a current New Zealand Passport, or hold an appropriate visa that allows you to live and work in Australia. Employment of a temporary visa holder will only be offered in line with the conditions and expiry date of your visa.
• We are unable to accommodate visa sponsorship for applicants requiring a visa for this position.

Information For Applicants

Applicants will be assessed against the essential requirements and selection criteria contained within the position description (link below). For assistance addressing selection criteria visit: https://bit.ly/3vL5fq2

Stepping Up Website is a resource designed to help indigenous job applicants apply for positions in NSW Health. For more information, please visit: https://bit.ly/HNEHealthSteppingUp

This is a Category A position. Recommended applicants will be reviewed for compliance with NSW Health policy directive PD2024_015: Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination against Specified Infectious Diseases for Category A positions prior to offer. All new employees must agree to comply with the requirements outlined in the policy.

Hunter New England Health employees may be eligible for a range of benefits such as allocated days off (ADO) for full time employees, long service leave, paid maternity leave, and salary packaging options including meal expenses.