Podiatrists Grade 1

Grade 1 Podiatrist

Visa sponsorship is available for this role.

Employment Type: Permanent Part time and Full Time

Working hours : Flexible 0.8 -1.0 FTE (64-80 hours per fortnight) with ADO for full-time

Classification: Grade 1, Year 2-7 dependant on experience

Salary range: from $67,849 to $82,524 per year

Location: based in Hamilton, Victoria with ability to work across all sites  

Closing Date: Sunday 30 June 2024

Proposed Interview Date: Upon receipt of suitable applications

About the role

As a Grade 1 Podiatrist within our dynamic team, you will report directly and be well supported by the Podiatry Manager. You will have the opportunity to consolidate and improve your clinical skills by working in a variety of clinical areas including acute, sub-acute, community health and aged care.

This role is suitable for either a new graduate or early career experience podiatrist looking to have greater autonomy and responsibility to reach your full potential and broaden your scope, you will also be supported to pursue personal and professional development programs, complete discipline-specific competency training, and explore other development opportunities and progression to Grade 2 position.

You have the opportunity to deliver high quality podiatry services and to contribute to creating Australia’s healthiest rural community. You will engage in all aspects of podiatry including neurovascular assessments, diabetes assessment and education, wound management, general footcare, biomechanical assessment and management, nail surgery and footwear assessment and education.

About us:

At Western District Health Service (WDHS) we pride ourselves on our strong teamwork and our shared commitment to providing person-centred high-quality healthcare to the Southern Grampians community.

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The Greater Hamilton region is rich with lifestyle opportunities and facilities. Working for WDHS will enable you to pursue your profession, build your career and enjoy a great work/life balance. Find out more at visit Hamilton.

You will be working alongside experienced, passionate leadership peers who are true to our values of Integrity, Innovation, Collaboration, Accountability, Respect and Empathy

  You will bring:

• Bachelor of Science (Podiatry)
• National registration under the Podiatry of Board of Australia
• Strong clinical leadership
• Dedication to professional development
• Advanced communication skills

You will enjoy benefits such as:

• Flexible working arrangements (full and part time, contract) and option to purchase additional leave to support work/life balance
• Relocation consultant support (housing, partner employment, childcare/education, social groups etc)
• Cash payment for relocation costs (up to $2,000) and other financial support for covering relocation costs through salary packaging
• Accommodation and housing support (up to 6 months)
• External professional development funding support in the first 12 months (up to $2,000)
• Internal training and development opportunities to support professional and personal growth
• Enterprise Bargaining Agreement Based remuneration
• Generous Salary packaging options ($9010) including meals and entertainment ($2650.00)
• Novated vehicle leasing 
• Free on-site car parking 
• Social club membership offering a range of events, functions and local community discounts
• Excellent employment conditions and staff health and wellbeing supportive culture
• Access to the Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

For more details please see the Position Description - Podiatrist Grade 1 

 The successful applicant will hold, or be able to obtain, a current National Criminal Police Check. Dependant on your position you may be required to obtain a Working with Children Check Clearance, Disability Worker Exclusion Scheme check and / or NDIS Worker Screening Check. All successful applicants are to comply with WDHS immunisation and vaccination requirements, including COVID and Booster

At WDHS we are proud to be smoke free.

Western District Health Service is an Equal Opportunity Employer that has a commitment to cultural safety, inclusion and empowerment of Indigenous, Torres Strait Islander, their families and communities and encourages them to apply. This organisation promotes the safety and wellbeing of children from culturally, linguistically diverse and aboriginal backgrounds and those with a disability.