Senior Podiatrist, High Risk Foot Service

Northern Sydney Local Health District; St Leonards; On-site; AUD 115,000 - 118,000; Full time

Job summary

Northern Sydney Local Health District invites applications for a Team Leader role in the High-Risk Foot Service at Royal North Shore Hospital. The position provides senior clinical leadership, coordinating multidisciplinary clinics and driving advanced care for limb-threatening foot conditions.

You will oversee clinical practice, support research and innovation, and mentor podiatry staff across RNSH and Ryde Hospitals.

Qualifications

• Hold qualifications recognised for registration with the Podiatry Board of Australia.
• Provide advanced, autonomous clinical care for complex high-risk foot conditions.
• Demonstrate leadership in clinical service improvement or research.

Responsibilities

• Lead operational, clinical and professional activities within Podiatry and High-Risk Foot Services across RNSH and Ryde Hospitals.
• Coordinate multidisciplinary clinics and supervise staff.
• Drive service innovation and evidence-based practice.

Skills

Clinical leadership

Autonomous care

Team collaboration

Job description

An exciting opportunity to join the High-Risk Foot Service at Royal North Shore Hospital, delivering advanced, top-of-scope clinical practice in complex limb-threatening conditions, while contributing to innovative clinical research, multidisciplinary leadership and the advancement of evidence-based, patient-centred care.

Employment Type: Temporary Full Time until 6 November 2027 (with possibility of ongoing employment)

Position Classification: Podiatrist Level 4

Remuneration: $2,521.82 - $2,582.96 per week

Hours Per Week: 38

Requisition ID: REQ706105

Who we are: We are a health service that touches thousands of lives across the Northern Sydney Local Health District, together as a team of like-minded people. We are passionate, driven and have the skills and knowledge to care for our patients whilst creating the best services possible. Our teams have meaningful, interesting and rewarding work everyday. We challenge and nurture each other, sharing our knowledge and experience so that we can deliver better care for everyone There’s a real sense of belonging here because we value and respect our patients, employees, and teams’ voices. You’ll feel a real privilege being a trusted caregiver in our patients, their families, their carers, and our communities’ lives.

• Innovation is at our core, with opportunities for research driven evidence based practice, ensuring our work remains engaging and fulfilling.
• Clear pathways for career progression, supported by training secondments, recognition and mentorship, empower employee and leaders alike to reach their professional goals.
• Join us on a journey to a place where every achievement is celebrated and every opportunity is embraced.

NSLHD is proud of our diverse and inclusive workplaces, a place where health care professionals can thrive and feel they belong. We are committed to ensure that all our people feel respected and participate safely within a work environment without aggression, sexual harassment, discrimination and racism.

Where you'll be working

Royal North Shore Hospital, Podiarity and High-Risk Foot Service

What You'll Be Doing

The Team Leader works in collaboration with the Head of Department to provide operational, clinical, and professional leadership within Podiatry and High Risk Foot Services across RNSH and Ryde Hospitals. This role is responsible for delivering advanced clinical care, coordinating multidisciplinary clinics, supervising staff, and driving service innovation.

People of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander background are encouraged to apply.

Candidates Will Need To Meet The Following Criteria

• Do you hold qualifications recognised for registration with the Podiatry Board of Australia? Please outline your recent postgraduate clinical experience at Level 2 Podiatrist or above.
• Describe your experience delivering advanced, autonomous clinical care for patients with complex high-risk foot conditions, including your clinical decision-making, multidisciplinary collaboration and management of limb-threatening complications.
• Provide an example of your contribution to clinical leadership, service improvement, or research and innovation. Describe your role in translating evidence into practice, improving clinical services or influencing patient outcomes.

For role related queries or questions contact Saja Qasem on [e-mail]

This is a NSW Health Category A position which requires immunisation and screening for certain diseases. The full list of requirements are outlined in theNSW Health OASV Policy (Page 11). You will be required to complete the OASV Undertaking/ Declaration Form and TB Assessment Tool during the recruitment process. Please upload this with your application along with any other vaccination evidence that you may have.

The team enriching health in millions of ways every day.

Applications Close: 10 November 2026

Tentative Interview Date: 16 November 2026