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SalaryEmployment Type: Permanent Full Time
Position Classification: Podiatrist Level 1/ Level 2
Remuneration: $70,944 - $101,211 per annum
Hours Per Week: 38
Requisition ID: REQ444925
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
· Responsible for the provision of the high quality podiatry services to patients of WSLHD.
· Responsible for contributing to the planning, implementation, evaluation improvement & reporting of the podiatry service within the Chronic and Complex team.
People with disabilities who meet the selection criteria are encouraged to apply; and where required, WSLHD will implement reasonable adjustment consistent with industry standard.
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Benefits of working for Western Sydney Local Health District
- Paid Allocated Day Off (ADO) every month, in addition to your annual leave (For full time staff)
- Salary Packaging - lowers your taxable income and increases your take-home pay. (Applicable for eligible employees)
- Meal entertainment lowers your taxable income and increases your take-home pay. (Applicable for eligible employees)
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) professional counselling and coaching service that offers confidential, short-term support for work-related and personal issues, which you and your immediate family can access
- Managers Support - Employee Assistance Program (EAP) professional consultative service for all managers, HR or senior staff that is confidential and unlimited for people management support
- Fitness Passport - permanent employees and their immediate family members can sign-up for this affordable membership which allows access to an extensive range of gyms, pools and fitness services from multiple providers across NSW, (not available for temp employees- remove if position temporary)
- Generous leave conditions in accordance with NSW Health (State) awards
- Recognition of prior relevant service may be considered toward commencing salary
- Leave may be transferrable from other public sector agencies in accordance with leave mobility provisions
Essential Criteria:
Qualifications: Tertiary qualifications in Podiatry
Registration: Current full registration with AHPRA as a Podiatrist.
Selection Criteria: * Demonstrated skills in Podiatry assessment, planning and evaluating interventions for clients with chronic and complex health conditions.
- Demonstrated understanding of the health and associated care needs of persons with complex, chronic and/or aged conditions residing in the community.
- Able to utilise relevant evidence based, best practice guidelines to guide decision making for best client outcomes.
- High-level written and oral communication skills, computer competence and ability to use electronic medical records, word processing and databases.
- Ability to work independently and as part of multidisciplinary team.
- Hold a current driver's license valid in Australia and willingness to use for work purposes
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For role related queries or questions contact Louise Wood on 0408 966 983 or Louise.Wood@health.nsw.gov.au
Applications Close: 14th January 2024
