Podiatrist -
Employment Type: Temporary Full Time until June 2026
Position Classification: Podiatrist Level 1
Remuneration: $76,364 - $104,753 per annum plus superannuation
Hours Per Week: 38
Requisition ID: REQ627751
Location: The Sutherland Hospital, Caringbah
Applications Close: Sunday, 28 December 2025
Temporary Full-Time Podiatrist – High Risk Foot Service
Sutherland Hospital | 14-Week Contract
Sutherland Hospital is seeking a motivated Podiatrist to join our High Risk Foot Service (HRFS) on a full-time, 14-week temporary contract, with the potential to continue in a part-time capacity beyond the initial term.
This role offers a structured and supported opportunity to develop advanced clinical skills in high-risk foot care, including total contact casting (TCC) and complex wound management within a well-established multidisciplinary service.
You will work closely with an experienced multidisciplinary team including Podiatrists, Vascular Surgery, Orthopaedics, Rehabilitation, and Orthotists providing care across outpatient, inpatient, and community-linked settings.
What we offer:
Full-time employment for 14 weeks
Comprehensive High Risk Foot training and supervision
TCC and advanced wound management training
Exposure to complex, decision-based caseloads
Protected weekly CPD time
Strong MDT environment with senior clinical support
Potential opportunity to remain on in a part-time role following the contract
This position is ideal for a podiatrist seeking to consolidate or extend their skills in high-risk foot care within a supportive public health setting.
For role related queries or questions contact Alan Kennedy on Alan.Kennedy@health.nsw.gov.au
- Qualifications in accordance with Schedule C of the NSW Health Service Health Professionals (State) Award and Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA).
- Demonstrated core competency skills in wound care, diabetes, biomechanics, partial and total nail avulsion surgery, general podiatry assessment and management and foot care education.
- Demonstrated high level written and verbal communication, and interpersonal skills, and the ability to proactively engage with patients/clients to enhance service delivery
- Ability to work as part of a multi-disciplinary team and to exercise independent professional judgement on routine matters, commensurate with years of experience
- Computer skills and the capacity to use health information systems
- Demonstrated commitment to quality improvement and evidence based practice and a commitment to ongoing clinical and professional learning
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We embrace diversity as our strength and are committed to maintaining an inclusive and collaborative work environment. Our workplaces are welcoming and safe for all our employees, irrespective of their unique characteristic including age, ethnicity, cultural or spiritual background, gender identity, disability, education and social-economic status. Read about our Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging Strategy for more information.
Reasonable Adjustments
NSW Health recognises everyone is unique, and that you may require some adjustments to ensure you have the best opportunity to apply. If we can make some adjustments to the NSW Health recruitment/interview process, then please email SESLHD-Recruitment-TSH-Garrawarra@health.nsw.gov.au and let us know.
Adjustments may include but are not limited to, physical requirements, interview setups and specific interview availability times where required.
Information for applicants:
- An eligibility list may be created for future vacancies
- Employment of a temporary visa holder may only occur if no suitable permanent resident or citizen of Australia has been identified for this position following suitable labour market testing.
- Applicants will be assessed against the essential requirements and selection criteria contained within the position description
- Recommended applicants will be reviewed for compliance with NSW Health policy directive Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination against Specific Diseases for all positions prior to offer.
- We do have an Aboriginal Workforce Team that can also provide support (SESLHD-AboriginalWorkforce@health.nsw.gov.au) and for additional information please visit our Stepping Up Website
