Sports & Exercise Podiatrist - Canberra

Peak Performance Podiatry; Canberra; On-site; AUD 75,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual CPD package

Regular in-house CPD sessions

4- or 5-day week with admin time

Mentoring and professional development

Access to gait analysis and rehab casfl

Collaborative multidisciplinary team

Job summary

Peak Performance Podiatry in Canberra is seeking an Early Career Musculoskeletal Podiatrist (new graduate or 1–2 years) to join our sports-focused team. Immediate start with a 4- or 5-day week and flexible admin time, plus mentoring and structured professional development.

Remuneration ranges from $75,000 to $85,000 per annum plus super, with a clear path to growth. You’ll work in a CBD clinic with gait analysis, access to multidisciplinary colleagues, and a supportive culture.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Podiatry with current AHPRA registration.
• Interest in sports, biomechanics and rehabilitation.
• Membership with SEPA, SMA or similar is highly regarded.
• Willingness to provide a 1-page summary explaining your passion for podiatry.

Responsibilities

• Provide sports and exercise podiatry and rehabilitation care.
• Engage in a 4‑week onboarding with mentoring and system training.
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team and contribute to patient outcomes.

Skills

Sports podiatry

Biomechanics

Rehabilitation

Education

Bachelor of Podiatry

Job description

Peak Performance Podiatry

Early Career Musculoskeletal Podiatrist

(New Graduates and 1–2 Years’ Experience)

Choose a 4 or 5 Day Working Week (30–38 Hours)

Immediate Start Available

(Start date ASAP)

About Us

Peak Performance Podiatry is a leading Sports & Exercise Podiatry clinic located in Canberra — in the CBD. We believe that health is whole-body, and we integrate the principle that exercise is medicine into every aspect of care. With access to cutting-edge lower limb testing technology and some of the most highly qualified practitioners in Canberra, we provide comprehensive, evidence-based musculoskeletal care.

Our CBD City Centre location features a full rehabilitation gym and gait analysis, and our team includes Accredited Sports Scientists and Professional Strength & Conditioning Coaches, enabling a truly multidisciplinary approach.

Whats on offer?

As a valued team member, you will receive:

• Annual paid CPD package including flights, accommodation, and tickets to SMA & SEPA Conferences
• Regular in-house and external CPD sessions
• Your choice of a 4- or 5-day working week with flexibility in scheduling admin and rest breaks
• A competitive base salary of $75,000–$85,000 + Super (Level 1 Podiatrist – see remuneration table below)
• Structured mentoring and a tailored professional development plan
• Supportive and efficient admin systems
• Access to musculoskeletal and sports podiatry caseloads
• Opportunities to develop a niche caseload aligned with your clinical interests
• A collaborative, team-first culture with an open-door policy
• Future career progression within a growing practice
• Optional support to pursue ASCA Strength & Conditioning accreditation

OUR MISSION & VISION

Vision & Purpose:

Good People Providing quality, Innovative and sustainable excellence in Sports & Exercise Medicine.

Staying true to our core values in business has helped us create a company we’re proud to run and work for.

Mission:

To be the centre of excellence for bridging the gap between science and practical application of Sports & Exercise Podiatry

Core Values:

Create The Best Service

Our criteria for the best service rests on functional, sustainable and personalised to the individual and is backed by evidence using tried and tested processes.

To Grow Our Profession

The challenges we face as a podiatry profession require leadership. We create and innovate our skills and improve our service to be at the forefront of podiatry.

Challenge The Convention

Our success depends on embracing critical thinking and questioning to develop new ways.

Sustainable Impact & Balanced Life

Creating sustainable interventions that last and building a culture of collaboration with our patients. But concurrently our clinicians embrace a positive approach to work life balance to ensure patients get the optimal outcomes!

YOUR ROLE:

The Role

This is a Grade 1 Podiatrist position, ideal for a new graduate or early-career podiatrist seeking experience in sports & exercise podiatry and rehabilitation. However more experienced clinicians are welcome to apply

Work Hours:

• 4-day week (inclusive of admin time), or
• Option to work 5 days/38 hours if preferred

Mentoring Structure:

• 4-week onboarding program with a blend of consulting, clinical observation, reflection, and system training
• Monthly mentoring for the first 6 months
• Quarterly reviews during the second half of the first year

YOUR RENUMERATION:

Remuneration (Based on 5-Day Week, Pro-Rata for 4 Days):

• Grade 1 - Podiatrist – $75,000 - $85,000 p/a ($37.96 - $43.01 p/h) + Super
• Grade 2 - Associate Podiatrist - $86,000 - $95,000 p/a ($43.50 - $48.08 p/h) Retainer or 42% Commission + Super
• Grade 3 - Senior Podiatrist - $96,000 - $105,000 p/a ($48.59 - $53.14 p/h) Retainer or 45% Commission + Super
• Grade 4 - Managing Podiatrist - $106,000 - $115,000+ p/a ($53.64 - $58.20 p/h) Retainer or 48% Commission + Super
• *There is a possible option to have S&C mentoring as well if you would like to develop and acquire an ASCA S&C Coaching certification.

YOUR REQUIREMENTS + QUALIFICATIONS:

Requirements

Bachelor of Podiatry (or equivalent) with current AHPRA registration

Professional indemnity and public liability insurance

Interest in sports, biomechanics, and rehabilitation

Membership with SEPA, SMA or similar will be highly regarded

Willingness to provide a 1-page A4 summary explaining your passion for podiatry and interest in this role