Podiatrist New Graduate 2yrs FT
Your first step to an exciting career in podiatry starts here.
Requisition ID: REQ680319
Employment Type: Full-Time Temporary until Dec 2028
Position Classification: Podiatrist Level 1
Remuneration: $79,419 - $92, 801+ superannuation + salary packaging
Hours Per Week: 38
Location: John Hunter Hospital
Applications Close: Tuesday 25th August 2026
About the role:
Ready to kick-start your podiatry career in a team that will support you every step of the way?
Join the Greater Newcastle Podiatry & High Risk Foot Team, where you’ll work alongside experienced clinicians who are passionate about podiatry, patient care and helping new graduates thrive.
Our team provides comprehensive podiatry care across the region, including a specialised High Risk Foot Clinic and multidisciplinary team (MDT) at John Hunter Hospital. Working Monday to Friday, you’ll gain valuable experience caring for people with complex foot conditions while developing your clinical skills and confidence.
You’ll be supported to learn, ask questions and grow as a clinician, with opportunities to build your knowledge in high-risk foot management, prevention and patient education.
Most importantly, you’ll be part of a team that genuinely cares about its patients and each other, with a strong focus on improving quality of life and achieving the best possible outcomes.
If you’re a motivated new graduate looking for a supportive team, great learning opportunities and a rewarding start to your podiatry career — we’d love to hear from you!
Where you’ll be working:
As a New Graduate Podiatrist, you’ll gain hands-on experience across a diverse range of clinical settings and patient populations. The Greater Newcastle Podiatry & High Risk Foot Team offers varied exposure to podiatry, with a strong focus on high-risk foot management and community podiatry.
You’ll work alongside a fantastic multidisciplinary team of podiatrists, allied health assistants, nurses and medical staff, giving you the opportunity to learn from experienced clinicians and build your skills in assessment, treatment and management of complex foot conditions.
We’re committed to helping new graduates thrive. You’ll receive structured orientation, ongoing supervision, mentoring and plenty of opportunities to upskill, all within a supportive team environment where questions are encouraged and learning is valued.
Most importantly, you’ll be part of a service that makes a real difference to the health, independence and quality of life of people across the Greater Newcastle community.
About you
Could this be you?
We’re looking for a new graduate podiatrist who is:
- Passionate and eager to learn, with an interest in high-risk foot and community podiatry.
- Motivated and enthusiastic, with a positive attitude and willingness to embrace new experiences.
- A great communicator, who enjoys working with people from diverse backgrounds.
- Organised and adaptable, with a team-focused approach.
- Passionate about making a difference to the health and wellbeing of the local community.
We’ll Support You to Thrive
You’ll receive comprehensive orientation, regular clinical supervision, mentoring and professional development opportunities, including education sessions and online learning.
You’ll also be part of a supportive podiatry network across Greater Newcastle and the wider District, with plenty of opportunities to connect, learn and grow.
Ready to start your podiatry career with a team that will support you every step of the way? We’d love to hear from you!
Requirements
Podiatrist with current Authority to Practice with AHPRA
What we can offer:
At Hunter New England Health, enjoy a career where you're challenged by interesting work and surrounded by spectacular locations. You'll contribute to the team enriching health in millions of ways every day. On top of this we also offer:
- Sustainable Healthcare: Together towards zero
- Monthly Allocated Days Off (for full-time employees)
- 4 weeks annual leave (pro-rata for part-time employees)
- Paid parental leave (for eligible employees) - giving you the opportunity for true Worklife balance
- Salary packaging options - up to $11,600 plus novated leasing
- Fitness Passport for health and well-being - discounted gym options for you and your family
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for staff and family members
Additional information:
An eligibility list will be created for future temporary full or part-time vacancies.
To be eligible for permanent employment in this position you must be an Australian Citizen, or a permanent resident of Australia, or a New Zealand citizen with a current New Zealand Passport. Employment of a temporary visa holder may only occur if no suitable local candidate is identified for the position; in this instance, you may only be offered employment in line with the conditions and expiry date of your visa.
We are unable to accommodate visa sponsorship for applicants requiring a visa for this position.
How to apply:
Click apply online, submit your information and resume, and address the criteria listed below providing examples that demonstrate your ability.
Need more information?
1) Click here for the Position Description
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For role related queries or questions contact Julie Zwarteveen on Julie.Zwarteveen@health.nsw.gov.au
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At Hunter New England Local Health District, we are an inclusive employer dedicated to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and welcoming workplace. Our commitment to a workforce that reflects the community we care for is essential for delivering the highest quality healthcare to our community. We encourage people with diverse lived experiences to apply. Please contact HNELHD-Diversity@health.nsw.gov.au for confidential support to ensure an equitable, barrier-free application process.
This is a Category A position. Recommended applicants will be reviewed for compliance with NSW Health policy directive PD2023_022: Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination against Specific Diseases for Category A positions prior to offer. All new employees must agree to comply with the requirements outlined in the policy.
Salary Packaging: is beneficial to most HNELHD employees and may increase your take-home pay! Salary package a range of personal expenses including novated motor vehicle leases, relocation expenses, and HECS/HELP debt. Find out more by contacting SalaryPackagingPLUS! via nswhealth@salarypackagingplus.com.au or 1300 40 25 23.
HNE Health employees may be eligible for a range of benefits such as allocated days off (ADO) for full time employees, long service leave, paid maternity leave, and salary packaging options including meal expenses.
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