Podiatrist - Physiotherapy Department

Mackay Hospital and Health Service; Mackay Regional; On-site; AUD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive wages

Salary packaging

Flexible working arrangements

Career development

Professional development opportunities

Education opportunities

Paid parental leave

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Discounted Private Health Insurance

Fitness Passport

Job summary

Mackay Hospital and Health Service is seeking a Podiatrist to join the Mackay Base Hospital Podiatry Service on a permanent basis. The role involves delivering clinical podiatry care within inpatient and outpatient settings as part of a multidisciplinary team, focusing on active foot disease, chronic conditions and high-risk feet.

Our team emphasises wound care, diabetic foot complications and evidence-based practice, supporting referrals from hospital and community settings across the Mackay

Job description

Mackay Hospital and Health Service is dedicated to delivering quality health care across the Mackay, Isaac, and Whitsunday regions.

Join our growing Health Service and be part of a culture built on collaboration, trust, respect, and teamwork.

Whether you’re working in regional, rural or remote settings, we offer unique opportunities and experiences you won’t find in a metropolitan hospital.

Role details

The Physiotherapy Department at the Mackay Base Hospital is seeking applications for a Podiatrist to join their team on a permanent basis.

Your opportunity

To provide competent Podiatry services as part of a multidisciplinary team to consumers of the Mackay Hospital and Health Service.

The role delivers clinical podiatry services based on current best practice guidelines and evidence, primarily consumers with active foot disease, chronic disease and ‘high' risk feet including amputations, foot ulcerations, peripheral neuropathy, peripheral vascular disease, gross foot deformities and other conditions in an inpatient and outpatient setting.

About The Team

Our Podiatry Service provides specialist assessment, treatment and advice for acute presentations, especially in relation to wound care and acute diabetic foot complications. Referrals are accepted from medical, nursing and allied health staff both from the hospital and community settings.

About Our Hospital And Health Service

Mackay Hospital and Health Service has 6 hospitals, 2 multi-purpose health services and 4 community health centres that employ more than 3,500 staff. The district covers an area of approximately 90,000km2 and provides services to patients and their families in Bowen, Cannonvale, Clermont, Collinsville, Dysart, Glenden, Mackay, Middlemount, Moranbah, Proserpine and Sarina.

Some Of Our Great Benefits On Offer

• Competitive wages, salary packaging and leave entitlements


• Flexible working arrangements


• A diverse work culture


• Career development


• Professional development opportunities


• Education opportunities, Study and Research


• Paid parental leave


• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)


• Discounted Private Health Insurance


• Fitness Passport

Occupational group Health - Allied Health/Clinical Support