The opportunity
We are seeking expressions of interest from passionate experienced and team-oriented Podiatrists to step into the pivotal role of Senior Clinician Podiatry. This is an exciting opportunity to lead and shape podiatry services within Access Health & Community (AccessHC) delivering high-quality client-centred care and clinical leadership across our Outer East and Manningham regions.
As a Senior Clinician you will balance a diverse clinical caseload with key leadership responsibilities including supporting the professional development of podiatry staff contributing to service development initiatives and ensuring the delivery of evidence-based care. You will work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team environment with opportunities to influence integrated care pathways student supervision and innovation in podiatry service delivery.
What you will be doing
- Deliver face-to-face home-based and telehealth podiatry care to clients across a wide range of funding streams (e.g. CHSP NDIS ICDM MBS HACC HCP/SaH private)
- Provide services spanning general podiatry diabetes foot care high-risk foot management wound care biomechanics orthotics musculoskeletal conditions nail surgery paediatrics and chronic disease management
- Lead clinical supervision and practice support for Grade 1 and Grade 2 Podiatrists as well as guidance to Allied Health Assistants
- Triage referrals support quality improvement initiatives and actively contribute to podiatry-related health promotion and group education
- Engage and collaborate with internal and external stakeholders including tertiary institutions GPs hospitals and community partners
- Ensure clinical standards infection control practices and documentation comply with organisational policies and funding requirements
What you will bring Key Selection Criteria
- Minimum of 7 years experience in community health hospital-based High Risk Foot Clinics and/or private practice
- Current AHPRA registration and eligibility for Australian Podiatry Association membership
- Demonstrated excellence in delivering client-centred evidence-based podiatry services
- Strong experience providing clinical supervision and professional mentoring within a team environment
- Proven ability to manage diverse clinical presentations and lead podiatry service delivery across complex funding models
- Proficiency in using electronic health record systems (e.g. TrakCare) and Microsoft Office.
Attributes
- Inspiring team player with a collaborative approach to care delivery and team culture
- Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills with a demonstrated ability to work with individuals from diverse cultural and social backgrounds
- Strong time management and prioritisation skills with attention to detail
- Enthusiastic about continuous quality improvement health promotion and sharing knowledge to support others
- A commitment to AccessHCs values ofEquity Collaboration Respect Innovation and Quality
- The ability to work respectfully and creatively with diverse populations including Indigenous Australians LGBTIQ and CALD communities
- Demonstrated behaviours consistent with AccessHC values
Submit your application including your resume and cover letter addressing the selection criteria.
Please refer to the position description on our website for the key selection criteria information: you are ready to lead with clinical excellence and support a dynamic passionate team we invite you to submit your Expression of Interest to join us as a Senior Clinician Podiatry.
Please reach out to for further information and/or the opportunity to discuss this role with Jasmin Wadia Manager Allied Health Outer East E:
Applications close date: 15th June 2025
Required Experience:
Senior IC