Podiatrist, Grade 2

Job Description:

Full time fixed term maternity leave position until October 2026
Excellent benefits including salary packaging

Friendly and supportive environment

About the Role
You will have at least 2 years of Podiatry clinical experience and a keen interest in assessment and management of high-risk foot conditions. You will work in a diverse role across a range of acute and community services. Your week will involve working in our High Risk Foot Centre of Excellence inpatient and inter-disciplinary clinic at Fitzroy as well as providing home based community services as a part St Vincents Home Based Allied Health Team at St Georges Hospital Kew. We work collaboratively to deliver evidence based clinical practice and strive for excellence.

Duties
Provide the highest standard of podiatry services to patients through effective assessment treatment evaluation team liaison and discharge planning
Contribute to the planning and development of activities and services within and across departments
Facilitate seamless transition for patients across the continuum of care
Provide supervision and teaching to Grade 1 Podiatrists and undergraduate students

Classifications for this role ranges between CM7 - CV8 ($90235.60 - $103724.40 per annum)

Your Contribution
Current Podiatry AHPRA Registration
Current Victorian Drivers License
At least 2-years clinical podiatry experience
Highly developed communication skills
Demonstrated ability to work effectively within a team
Current National criminal history check or willing to obtain

What we offer
A focus on wellbeing initiatives with regular events and programs
Confidential solutions-focused employee counselling
Ability to join Fitness Passport - Your pass to an extensive choice of fitness facilities
Salary Packaging Increase your take home pay!
In the heart of Fitzroy CBD at our doorstep close to some of Melbournes best cafes public transport and lots of carparks
Discounts and Promotions always available through our Foundation
Culture of continuous improvement

About St Vincents Podiatry and Home Based Allied Health Services
The Podiatry department provides podiatry and inter-disciplinary high risk foot services to patients across multiple sites in acute sub-acute and residential care including at St Vincents Hospital Fitzroy St Georges Hospital Kew St Vincents on the Park residential facilities and correctional health facilities.

The St Vincents Home Based Allied Health Service is funded by the Commonwealth Home Support Program (CHSP) and focuses on restoring or maintaining peoples independence improving function and wellbeing to support them to remain living at home. The team includes: Physiotherapy Occupational Therapy Speech Pathology Podiatry Dietetics Allied Health Assistant and Administrative support.

Working at St Vincents
St Vincents Hospital Melbourne (SVHM) is a leading teaching research and tertiary health service. SVHM provides a diverse range of adult clinical services and is driven by values of Compassion Justice Integrity and Excellence.

Application
Applicants must submit the following:
One page cover letter with indicating why they should be considered for this role
Resume of no more than 2 pages outlining their professional history with 2 professional referees

Shortlisting for this position will commence immediately. We encourage you to apply promptly as the advertisement may close early should a suitable applicant be sourced.

We encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and abilities. Inclusion is essential to our mission and diversity reflects the community we serve.
Please visit our website for further information regarding our Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Employment at SVHM.
SVHA has a duty of care under work health and safety legislation to eliminate and/or control the risk of transmission of vaccine preventable diseases in healthcare settings. You may therefore be required to undergo mandatory immunisations/vaccinations (including flu vaccinations).

For further information contact Podiatry Manager Kate Waller via email:

Closing Date:

Reconciliation Action Plan:

At St Vincents we acknowledge the importance of creating a work environment that is welcoming safe equitable and inclusive for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Employees. As part of our Commitment to Reconciliation and Closing the Gap in employment related outcomes we encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples.

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