Title: Podiatrist
Eastern Health, VIC, AU, 3128
Podiatrist - Causal
- Casual | Grade 2 | Enjoy work-life balance and flexibility
- Inner-east locations | Versatile patient loads & regular mentoring
- Make a positive impact on the lives of patients + have purpose in your career
Eastern Health
Eastern Health is one of Melbourne’s largest public health services. We provide a range of emergency, surgical, medical and general healthcare services and have a proud history of serving a diverse community.
Our Employee Value Proposition is “Being a part of Eastern Health means belonging to a welcoming team of healthcare experts”.
This statement aligns with our promise to our communities, patients, consumers and staff that we will be HEALTHIER TOGETHER. Bolder than a vision for the future, our promise calls us to action. We know that working together is the only way we can achieve what is necessary for a healthier future.
About the role
As a Grade 2 Podiatrist you will be responsible for the provision of therapy services utilising special knowledge and depth of experience. A Grade 2 Podiatrist is expected to supervise students and supervise and mentor junior staff members. The Grade 2 Podiatrist is able to work independently whilst at the same time contributing strongly to the multidisciplinary healthcare team, and is expected to initiate and participate in teaching, training, research and quality activities. The Grade 2 Podiatrist will also be able to represent their discipline as requested by their manager.
About you
To be successful in this role you will possess:
- Recognised tertiary qualification in Podiatry.
- Current registration with the Podiatry Board of Australia.
- Eligibility for membership of Australian Podiatry Association Ltd.
- Demonstrated high level clinical skills and commitment to evidenced based practice.
- Demonstrated commitment to person centre care.
- Demonstrated capacity to work and show leadership in a multidisciplinary team.
- Demonstrated experience in supervision of students.
- Demonstrated ability to introduce innovative practice.
- Commitment to improving own practice and undertaking quality and research activities.
- Willingness to work across all Eastern Health Sites.
Healthcare workers are strongly recommended to follow COVID vaccination recommendations provided in the Australian Immunisation handbook (based on ATAGI advice). Seasonal vaccination against influenza is a mandatory requirement of this role and an offer is conditional on this being up to date prior to employment.
What we offer
Eastern Health offers a variety of fantastic Employee Benefits, view the extensive range here!
- Diverse and engaging career opportunities
- Friendly & supportive team
- Flexible working hours
- Salary packaging options
- Career progression in our teaching hospitals
Next Steps
Apply online if you feel we are a good match, you have the skills and qualities to make a difference, and are eligible to work in Australia.
We review all applications when we receive them, and we notify unsuccessful candidates.
If you are shortlisted, we will be in touch to arrange an interview, and you must complete a National Police Check (which we will pay for). We will notify unsuccessful candidates.
Good to know:
- We are an equal opportunity employer and actively promote equality for people of all races, ethnicities, gender identities, sexual orientations, and for people living with disability – within the communities we serve and our Eastern Health team.
- We provide a culturally safe and welcoming environment for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander employees.
- As a child-safe organisation, we ensure child safety and wellbeing is embedded in our everyday culture.
- Vaccination and screening for immunity to vaccine-preventable disease is a mandatory requirement of this role.
- Advertising may end before the closing date.
- We do not accept recruitment agency application
If you are a current Eastern Health employee please ensure you log in with your internal Eastern Health account to apply for this or other roles.
Please click here for position description
Contact Person: Michaela Watts
Contact Number: 0482 131 177
Contact Email: michaela.watts@easternhealth.org.au
Job Posting End Date: 25/4/25
Need help submitting your application?
Just contact the Hiring Manager in the advertisement or call the Talent Acquisition Team on (03) 9955 7555 (Option 1)
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Respect for all | Safe always | Partnering in care | Learning and improving every day