Grade 1 Podiatrist

Position Title:   Grade 1 Podiatrist         

Classification:   Podiatrist G1 Y1 (CM2) to G1 Y5 (CM6)

Salary per hour:  $35.72 to $43.45 + superannuation + generous salary packaging options

Employment Type: Ongoing part-time 64 hours per fortnight up to Ongoing full-time hours available

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

 

 

Role description

Are you a passionate and motivated graduate Podiatrist ready to make a difference in your community?

Join Dhelkaya Health's Graduate Allied Health program, where you will be supported by an Allied Health Clinical Educator and Podiatry Professional Lead to grow your skills and confidence in a dynamic, multi-disciplinary environment. 

Based in our Ambulatory Care Program, you will also have the opportunity to provide podiatry services across Inpatient, Outpatient and Residential Care settings.

 

Key Responsibilities:

• Deliver evidence-informed, person-centred podiatry care
• Assess and manage a wide range of foot pathologies
• Promote self-management, rehabilitation and foot health literacy
• Collaborate within a multi-disciplinary team to provide timely and essential care
• Contribute to the development and delivery of foot health programs across the Dhelkaya catchment

 

About you

• Bachelor of Podiatry (or equivalent)
• Current registration with Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA)
• Current Drivers Licence
• NDIS Worker Screening Check

 

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.

 

For further information about this position, please contact Jack Lawrence – Acting Ambulatory Care Manager on 03 5471 3806.

 

Please note that candidates are required to submit a cover letter and CV together with a document addressing the key selection criteria (which can be found on the Position Description). Only candidates that supply this information will be considered for roles at Dhelkaya Health.