Senior Podiatrist

Townsville Hospital and Health Service; Townsville City; On-site; AUD 128,000 - 138,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary range: $128,169–$137,918 p.a.

4 to 6 weeks annual leave with 14%-17.

12.75% employer superannuation

Salary Sacrificing options may be used

Job summary

Townsville Hospital and Health Service in Townsville, QLD seeks a Senior Podiatrist to deliver high level clinical podiatry services for high risk feet, including amputations, ulcers, neuropathy and vascular disease, across hospital and community settings. Mandatory qualifications and proof of registration apply.

Travel to facilities across Townsville and possibly outside Townsville may be required; weekend and public holiday rosters may occur; a vaccine preventable disease risk role is noted.

Qualifications

• Mandatory qualifications and proof of registration (if applicable).
• There may be travel to facilities across and outside Townsville and HHS, and weekend/public holidays on rostered basis.
• This is a Vaccine Preventable Disease (VPD) risk role.
• Probation period may apply.
• Pre-employment checks will be conducted.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high level clinical podiatry services based on Best Practice Guidelines to consumers of Townsville Hospital and Health Service, including clients of the Townsville Aboriginal and Islander Health Service, with chronic disease and high-risk feet including amputations, ulcers, neuropathy, peripheral vascular disease and deformities.
• Complete comprehensive assessments, develop care plans, and contribute to multidisciplinary teams.

Education

Podiatry registration/qualification

Job description

Townsville Hospital and Health Service – Townsville QLD

Townsville Hospital and Health Service Podiatry Department services include:

• Acute In-patient & Emergency Department High Risk Foot services.
• Allied Health Out-patient High Risk Foot Podiatry services.
• Multidisciplinary High Risk Foot services with Vascular and Endocrinology teams.
• Post-acute and hospital avoidance community based High Risk Foot services.
• Multidisciplinary Foot care collaborative hub servicing Townsville, North-west and Mackay Hospital and Health Services.

About your new employer:

Clinical Excellence

The Townsville Hospital and Health Service (HHS) organisation offers a diverse and dynamic healthcare environment, providing access to cutting-edge medical practices, advanced research, and specialised clinical expertise. As a leading tertiary and referral service, we foster continuous professional development, allowing staff to work on complex cases, engage with multidisciplinary teams, and contribute to innovative healthcare solutions.

Career Growth and Development

We support career progression with structured pathways, secondment opportunities, and access to education and training programs. Whether specialising in a clinical field, upskilling in Digital Health, or transitioning to leadership roles, employees benefit from mentorship, professional development initiatives, and strong institutional partnerships with James Cook University (JCU).

Supportive Workplace Culture and Regional Advantage

A strong community-driven culture makes our organisation an attractive workplace, fostering collaboration, inclusion, and professional support. We balance metro-level healthcare opportunities with a regional feel, offering short commutes, access to rural and urban facilities, and a close-knit professional network. Employees experience a unique blend of career growth and lifestyle flexibility without the hustle of larger cities.

Competitive salary and benefits:

We offer attractive remuneration packages and generous leave entitlements.

• Salary range: $128,169 to $137,918 p.a. (HP3)
• 4 to 6 weeks annual leave with 14%-17.5% loading
• 12.75% employer contribution to superannuation
• Plus Salary Sacrificing options may be available

About your opportunity:

The Podiatrist Senior role will be required to deliver high level clinical Podiatry services based on current Best Practice Guidelines to consumers of The Townsville Hospital and Health Service, including clients of Townsville Aboriginal and Islander Health Service, with chronic disease and ‘high risk' feet including amputations, foot ulcerations, peripheral neuropathy, peripheral vascular disease and gross foot deformities.

Requirements:

• Mandatory qualifications and proof of registration (if applicable).
• There may be a requirement to travel and deliver services at facilities across and outside Townsville and Hospital Health Service, and work weekends and public holidays on a rostered basis.
• This is a Vaccine Preventable Disease (VPD) risk role.
• Probation period may apply.
• Pre-employment checks will be conducted.

Please refer to the Role Description for further details.

Interested?

Unsolicited resumes from recruitment agencies will not be accepted.