Head of Podiatry
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- Podiatrist
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- REQ539475 Requisition #
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- 1 day ago Post Date
- Salary Packaging: Cut taxes and Boosts take home pay
- Monthly Paid Day Off, in addition to annual leave (full-time staff)
- Transferable leave from other public sector agencies per mobility provisions
Position Classification: Podiatrist Level 5
Remuneration: $65.89 - $67.49 per hour
Hours Per Week: 38 (Job Share may be considered for part time hours)
Location: Westmead
To be eligible to apply for this position, you must be a current employee of NSW Health.
Persons engaged by Non-Government Organisations (NGOs) as participants of the 'Transition to Work Program’ for people with disabilities, within WSLHD, are exempt from the above clause. People with disabilities who meet the selection criteria are encouraged to apply; and where required, WSLHD will implement reasonable adjustment consistent with industry standard.
Where you'll be working
Western Sydney Local Health District (WSLHD) is responsible for providing primary and secondary health care for people living in the Auburn, Blacktown, and The Hills Shire, Holroyd and Parramatta Local Government Areas (LGAs) and tertiary care to residents of the Greater Western Region. We are committed to our vision of 'better health services for the people of western Sydney and beyond' and to the delivery of health care or related services in line with our core values of collaboration, openness, respect and empowerment.
What you'll be doing
The Head of Department Podiatry:
- Works locally with other facility Allied Health Heads of Department, Head of Vascular Surgery and other medical leads and the Facility Director of Allied Health/General Manager to enhance services, standards and quality across Westmead Hospital.
- Provides the planning and development needs of the high risk foot (podiatry) service from a financial, organisational, clinical, strategic, physical and human resource perspective for the facility.
- Works across WSLHD with other Podiatry Heads of Department/Leads to enhance high risk foot and podiatry services, standards and quality across the district.
- Is a member of the allied health senior leadership team for both the facility and WSLHD and is expected to work collaboratively across professions, facilities and services to collectively improve culture, employee wellbeing and ways of working to create a positive workplace environment.
How to Apply
Essential Criteria:
- Recognised tertiary qualification in Podiatry
- Registration in line with Award requirements: AHPRA – General Registration with the Podiatry Board of Australia.
Selection Criteria:
- Tertiary qualification in Podiatry and current Podiatry registration with AHPRA in addition to substantial postgraduate Podiatry clinical practice experience.
- Demonstrated experience in operational management and clinical leadership of Podiatry and High Risk Foot Services within a complex health environment including an understanding of Podiatry clinical and workforce planning issues.
- Demonstrated leadership in the planning, implementation and evaluation of local service delivery incorporating the quality improvement process.
- Demonstrated experience supervising and managing staff and team performance.
- Demonstrated knowledge and skills in service management functions including effective management of human and financial resources.
- Demonstrated high level communication skills (oral and written) including advocacy and negotiation skills.
- Demonstrated experience implementing Evidence Based Practice (EBP) into service planning and evaluation.
- Demonstrated experience and a strong commitment to teaching, research and staff training and building this capacity within the Podiatry workforce.
Requisition ID: REQ539475
Applications Close: 30th March 2025
Need more information?
- Discover more about the application process.
- Review the detailed Position Description for insights into role requirements and criteria.
- Explore the selection process, employment checks, outcomes and notifications.
- For inquiries about the role, contact Katherine Maka (Director of Allied Health) at Katherine.Maka@health.nsw.gov.au
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Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply. Stepping Up aims to assist Aboriginal job applicants by providing information about applying for roles in NSW Health organisations. For more information, please visit https://www.steppingup.health.nsw.gov.au/
Westmead hospital car parking allocation model is changing. There is a waitlist for parking for new staff commencing at Westmead Hospital. This does not apply for staff with disability.
Please note: A person who is not an Australian citizen or a permanent resident is only eligible for temporary employment for a period not longer than the duration of their current visa or a period not shorter than the duration of the advertised position.
