Podiatrist - Targeted

Remuneration: $54.77 – $56.54 per hour + Superannuation + Salary packaging
Employment Type: Temporary Full Time – Maternity Leave Position – Jan 2026
Position Classification: Podiatrist Lvl 3
Hours Per Week: 38
Location: Newcastle, John Hunter Hospital
Requisition ID: REQ532759
Closing Date: 17/11/24

Whilst this position is open to all individuals, it is targeted to Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander people under section 21 of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1977. Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply and consideration will be given to suitable Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander applicants to promote equal or improved access. Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander applicants must demonstrate Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander status in addition to addressing the selection criterion. 

About the role:

In this position, you'll deliver high-quality podiatry services across a variety of clinical settings, managing a diverse and complex caseload with a primary focus on high-risk foot care for clients and carers in the Greater Newcastle Sector (GNS) and Hunter New England Health. As the senior clinician, you’ll play a key role in ensuring the best health outcomes for clients in our Podiatry and High-Risk Foot Service.

Each Thursday, you'll participate in a multidisciplinary team (MDT) clinic, where you'll gain exposure to various specialties and engage in case management and ongoing client care.

You’ll be part of a cohesive team of healthcare professionals, where mutual trust, respect, and open communication form the foundation of our work. In this supportive environment, we collaborate effectively to deliver the highest standard of care for our patients.

If this sounds like you we would love to see you apply:

• You are a reliable individual who is an excellent communicator and can demonstrate enthusiasm.
• You are able work effectively in a busy environment, have excellent prioritisation skills, and work well within a small team.
• You have a high level of clinical expertise, be able to lead and guide the podiatry team to provide high-quality care especially in a high-risk foot service environment. 

What we can offer you: 

At Hunter New England Local Health District (HNELHD) 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 toward zero 
• Proximity to shopping and other services 
• ADO's each month (for full-time employees) 
• 4 weeks annual leave (pro-rata for part-time employees) 
• 6 weeks annual leave (for eligible full-time nurses) 
• Salary packaging options 
• Fitness Passport 
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for staff and family members 
• Opportunity to work and collaborate with a range of non-clinical and clinical professionals 

 Where you will be working:

The Greater Newcastle Sector Podiatry and High-Risk Foot Service is based at the John Hunter Hospital and operates 5 days per week Monday – Friday, 8am - 4.30pm. This is an excellent opportunity to join the GNS Podiatry and High-Risk Foot team at Newcastle for a suitably experienced professional to fill our Senior Podiatrist Level 3 position on a full-time basis!

Additional Information:

• An eligibility list will be created for future temporary part-time vacancies. 
• To be eligible for employment in this position you must be an Australian Citizen, or permanent resident of Australia, or a New Zealand citizen with a current New Zealand Passport, or hold an appropriate visa that allows you to live and work in Australia. Employment of a temporary visa holder will only be offered 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.  
• This position is full-time; however, job share and/or part-time arrangements will be considered.

 
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

Information for Applicants: 

Applicants will be assessed against the essential requirements and selection criteria contained within the position description (link below). For assistance addressing selection criteria visit: https://bit.ly/3vL5fq2 
 
Stepping Up Website is a resource designed to help indigenous job applicants apply for positions in NSW Health. For more information, please visit: http://bit.ly/HNEHealthSteppingUp. 
 
This is a Category A position. Recommended applicants will be reviewed for compliance with NSW Health policy directive PD2024_015: Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination against Specified Infectious Diseases for Category A positions prior to offer. All new employees must agree to comply with the requirements outlined in the policy.