Podiatrist - Port Pirie

SA Health; Adelaide; On-site; AUD 74,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation support

Accommodation included

Professional supervision

Career development support

Annual professional development grant

Orientation and buddy system

Salary sacrifice

Job summary

SA Health’s Yorke and Northern Local Health Network invites applications for Podiatrists in Port Pirie. The positions offer AHP1 or AHP2 salary bands under the Enterprise Agreement, with a two-year temporary full-time graduate program and regional incentives.

You will join a vibrant Allied Health team, supported by supervision and professional development to handle diverse clinical caseloads across paediatrics, inpatient, outpatient, NDIS, high risk foot care, biomechanics, and telehealth.

Qualifications

• Must hold a recognised qualification within the Podiatry profession and be eligible for full practising membership of the relevant Professional Association.
• For those disciplines requiring Registration, all requirements to maintain current registration must be fulfilled.
• For self regulated professions it is desirable to participate in the professional associations' accredited continuous professional development program.

Responsibilities

• See the sites across the YNLHN area, through providing regional outreach clinics.
• Work within a multi-disciplinary team to find solutions to complex clinical needs, supporting positive consumer outcomes.
• Develop skills across all aspects of podiatry including high risk foot care, paediatrics, biomechanics, residential care, outpatient clinics and inpatients.
• Participate in ongoing service provision and improvement projects.
• Contribute to the profession through student placements and projects, and work experience opportunities.
• Opportunities to engage in ongoing professional development.

Skills

Podiatry

Education

Podiatry qualification

Job description

• Yorke and Northern Local Health Network, Allied Health, Port Pirie
• Salary: AHP1 - $73,710 to $89,981 p.a. | AHP2 - $94,997 to $110,052 p.a.* + Super + Salary Sacrifice Benefits
• Employment: Temporary Full Time Contract (2 year new graduate program)
• Multiple Positions: Flexible Options Available
• Eligibility: Open to Everyone

*Regional incentives may apply, subject to the terms in the Enterprise Agreement.

Join our dynamic team and expand your Podiatry skills across diverse clinical settings with full support!

Join our vibrant and enthusiastic Allied Health Team and broaden your experience as you provide podiatry services in wide range of clinical settings.

As a Podiatrist at Yorke and Northern Local Health Network (YNLHN), you will get the opportunity to work with a clinically diverse caseload from paediatrics through to inpatient, outpatient, NDIS, high risk, biomechanics, telehealth and residential care, broadening your experience as you provide podiatry services in wide range of clinical settings.

We value peer support and clinical supervision and ensure this is embedded in practice for all our staff. YNLHN Podiatrists are given the opportunity to develop independent working skills as well as being connected to a team with wide ranging interests and experience.

You will get opportunities to:

• See the sites across the YNLHN area, through providing regional outreach clinics
• Work within a multi-disciplinary team to find solutions to complex clinical needs, supporting positive consumer outcomes.
• Develop skills across all aspects of podiatry including high risk foot care, paediatrics, biomechanics, residential care, outpatient clinics and inpatients.
• Participate in ongoing service provision and improvement projects
• Contribute to the profession through student placements and projects, and work experience opportunities.
• Opportunities to engage in ongoing professional development

Essential Criteria

• Must hold a recognised qualification within the Podiatry profession and be eligible for full practising membership of the relevant Professional Association.
• For those disciplines requiring Registration, all requirements to maintain current registration must be fulfilled.
• For self regulated professions it is desirable to participate in the professional associations' accredited continuous professional development program.

Incentives and Support

The successful candidate will have the benefit of the following (subject to availability and eligibility):

• Up to $13,000 reimbursement for relocation costs (e.g. for travel, removalists) For information about the eligibility for the Relocation Support working for SA Health can be found .
• 24 months accommodation included.
• Professional supervision within your discipline to support professional and clinical development
• Support in developing your career journey - whether you are an early career clinician or experienced leader, we will help
• Minimum of $2000 per year for professional development and training (can include registrations, travel and accommodation where required)
• A thorough orientation and buddy system to support relocation and transition
• Ability to salary sacrifice, watch a short video about what salary packaging is .

About the Region

Set against a dramatic backdrop of the Southern Flinders Ranges on the shores of Spencer Gulf lies Port Pirie. This historic seaport town is home to beautiful heritage buildings, fascinating industrial history and a blossoming cultural precinct. The Mid North region is renowned for its superb rural panoramas, culturally unique townships and is South Australia’s gateway to the outback and Southern Flinders Ranges. The area is made up of ancient and dramatic landscapes, peaceful tree lined gorges and a wealth of native wildlife. This is a place to explore fishing, outback camping, bush walking, four-wheel driving, cycling, photography and much more.

Port Pirie has the largest case-mix funded health service in the YNLHN and provides outreach to 8 regional sites including Port Broughton, Crystal Brook, Gladstone, Jamestown, Laura, Booleroo, Orroroo and Peterborough (max 1.5hrs drive from Pirie).

Allied health services are based at Port Pirie GP Plus, which has fit for purpose clinical areas, group rooms and resources.

Yorke and Northern Local Health Network (YNLHN) is committed to an inclusive and diverse workplace and encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, culturally diverse backgrounds, LGBTIQA+SB communities, and people living with disability and/or neurodivergence. We support workplace adjustments and welcome you to share any access or support needs during recruitment and employment. Flexible working arrangements, including part-time options, may be available and can be discussed for this role.

A career in YNLHN offers diverse opportunities, strong career development, and the chance to live and work across a unique landscape including farming regions, coastline, vineyards, and the Southern Flinders Ranges. View the video below to learn more about working with us

Application Information

Please note that these positions are multi-classed as either an AHP1 or AHP2, and the classification will be determined by qualifications and experience.

SA Health Services are required to implement the in the workplace. Appointment will be subject to a satisfactory Criminal History Check and appropriate immunisation requirements:

• DHS Working With Children Check (WWCC)
• DHS National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) Worker Check
• National Police Certificate (NPC) for employment involving unsupervised contact with vulnerable groups required for this position (E.g. aged care employment or work involving vulnerable clients)
• Immunisation Risk for this position is - Category A

Enquiries

Melanie Prior
Healthy Living Team Leader
Phone: [phone]
E-mail:

Application Closing Date

21 October 2026 - 11.55PM

Refer to the SA Health Career Website - for further information. Job ref: 945693