Podiatrist Level 12

Join our team and make a lasting difference in the lives of our patients one step at a time

Employment Type:TemporaryFull Time until May 2028
Position Classification:Podiatrist Level 1/2
Remuneration:$79419 - $113301 Superannuation Salary Packaging
Hours Per Week:38
Requisition ID:REQ691043
Location: Tamworth
Applications Close: Wednesday 30th September 2026


Where youll be working
The New England region of NSW is known for its impressive landscape and historic small country towns. It is a large farming region with incredible bushwalking tracks beautiful National Parks and spectacular waterfalls. If you love country music youll love Tamworth with museums and memorabilia on all aspects of the genre.

You can take a trip to Armidale and explore the many small towns along the way. Popular spots to visit include the Moonbi Ranges the museum and craft shops in Uralla and the nearby fossicking area. The New England region is the beating heart of country NSW and offers everything that the city life offers without the traffic and queues.

The New England Podiatry service provides Podiatry care to a number of key sites in the New England region with the support of the Royal Flying Doctors Service. The team has a strong commitment to Closing the Gap and together with their Aboriginal Health Practitioner received an award for the Healthy Deadly Feet Program.

This program was rolled out by the Ministry of Health in 2019 and aims to reduce preventable amputations in the community through providing high risk foot care to patients with acute foot pathologies. Tamworth is one of only two sites in New South Wales who were successful in kicking off the Healthy Deadly Feet Program - we are proud of the part we have played in having a purposeful impact on Aboriginal communities.

The Opportunity
This position is suitable for a motivated Podiatrist looking to develop their high-risk foot clinical skills. The role covers all aspects of Podiatry and includes seeing patients for neurovascular assessments (including toe brachial indices on every patient) wound care Charcot-neuroarthropathy management critical limb ischemia general care and nail surgery. You will enjoy an exciting and varied workload with a high level of clinical complexity.

The team works with multiple specialities both face to face and via telehealth to provide better outcomes for our patients. This position will be well supported by our passionate team which includes a Level 4 Senior podiatrist and a Level 1/2 podiatrist through regular group and individual supervision. You will be introduced to the case load on a graded basis and will be provided on the job support and mentorship as required. Support will be provided based on the needs of the most suitable candidate. Monthly team meetings include professional development opportunities as well as annual professional development with the tertiary hospital podiatry team.

1. Podiatrist with current Authority to Practice with AHPRA
2. Eligibility to drive in NSW and willingness to travel within the Local Health District.

• Sustainable Healthcare: Together towards zero
• Relocating The Welcome Experience offers free support to help you and your family settle into your new community.
• Proximity to shopping and other services
• Monthly Allocated Days Off (for full-time employees)
• 4 weeks annual leave (pro-rata for part time employees)
• 6 weeks annual leave (for eligible full time nurses)
• Paid parental leave (for eligible employees) - giving you the opportunity for true Worklife balance
• Salary packaging options - up to $11600 plus novated leasing
• Fitness Passport for health and well-being - discounted gym options for you and your family
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for staff and family members
  

• An eligibility list will be created for future temporary full or part time vacancies.
• This position is full time; however part time/job share arrangements may also be considered.
• 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.

How to apply
Click apply online submit your information and resume and address the criteria listed below providing examples that demonstrate your ability.

1. Demonstrated effective verbal written and interpersonal communication skills including the ability to adapt communication style to suit different audiences.
2. Demonstrated knowledge regarding the issues associated with managing clients with diabetes related foot complications.

Need more information
1) Click here for the Position Description
2) Find out more about applying for this position
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