Position Title: Podiatrist (Grade 2)

Classification: AHP1

Salary per hour: $42.53 to $48.89 per hour + superannuation + generous salary packaging options

Employment Type: Ongoing (flexible hours available from 40 hours up to full time)  

Award: Allied Health Professionals (Victorian Public Sector) (Single Interest Employers) Enterprise agreement 2021-2026

Role description

We are seeking expressions of interest from enthusiastic Podiatrists for a Grade 2 ongoing position available within our supportive podiatry department. Being a valued member of the multidisciplinary team, you will provide comprehensive high quality and evidenced based podiatric interventions across a range of programs, including Musculoskeletal, Cancer Rehab, and Survivorship, Neurological Rehab, Falls and Balance, and Lymphoedema clinics. In addition, you will provide Podiatry services to our Inpatient units, Residential Aged Care, and deliver Footcare Education and Training to program areas.

You will also provide clinical supervision and support to Grade 1 Podiatrists and Allied Health Assistants and contribute to quality and service development along with ongoing evidenced based practice development of the discipline at Dhelkaya Health.

About you

• Bachelor of Podiatry (or equivalent)
• At least 3 years podiatric practice experience and experience in clinical supervision
• Extensive experience in care planning
• Excellent time management and interpersonal skills
• Current AHPRA registration
• A valid Australian Driver's License

Please refer to the relevant attached position description and address the key selection criteria on your cover letter when applying.

Culture and Benefits

Dhelkaya Health is located on Dja Dja Wurrung country in regional Victoria. Just a short drive from Bendigo and easily accessed via public transport, the area is brimming with culture that blends the old with the new. Steeped in rich history, the town boasts a vibrant arts scene, historic architecture and is part of the Bendigo Region UNESCO City of Gastronomy. 

Surrounded by scenic trails and a unique natural environment that includes historic goldfields, outdoor enthusiasts can immerse themselves in the beauty of the natural world. Combined with a wide range of sporting clubs and outdoor recreation opportunities, the community offers a rich, diverse culture to enjoy.

From community events celebrating local festivals to grassroots initiatives fostering inclusivity and diversity, this is a place where people come together. At Dhelkaya Health, you'll enjoy all this and a flexible work environment with access to career development pathways that suit your life goals. You'll also benefit from:

• Stress-free parking: at no-cost close to your place of work. 
• Salary packaging: to maximise your earnings with options to package meals, entertainment, rent/mortgage repayments, and more. 
• Healthy and active lifestyle: through access to a free onsite gym and Fitness Passport membership for your family to use in a wide range of gyms, pools, and fitness facilities across the region
• Health and wellbeing: through a supported work environment that prioritises work-life balance and a health and well-being program that includes an Employee Assistance Program.
• Building meaningful connections: through the Dhelkaya Health Social Club and a variety of staff events and activities throughout the year held in a friendly, inclusive environment where everyone feels welcome.
• Home share - If lack of housing is stopping you from applying for a job here, consider Home share. It may help you get started at Dhelkaya Health. See this link for obligation free information.

https://dhelkayahealth.org.au/homeshare/

*All appointments are subject to a satisfactory police check, NDIS (if required) and compliance with Dhelkaya Health Vaccination Policy.

Our purpose and role at Dhelkaya Health is to be Healthier Together – we engage and empower individuals and community through the provision of empathetic inclusive and professional health services.  We want a workforce who share our passion and purpose and is as diverse as the communities we serve. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, people with a disability, and people of diverse genders and/or sexual orientations.