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Form of workAbout the role
We are seeking a motivated Podiatrist to join our Podiatry team. The Podiatry department places a strong emphasis on quality improvement and professional development and offers a supportive team environment.
This permanent position is available for an immediate start and includes working Monday to Friday. This position offers the flexibility of full-time or part-time employment, with roles available across both Stawell and Horsham campuses. The part-time capacity entails a 0.5 EFT allocation at each location.
Key Responsibilities
- Provision of high quality, evidence based clinical Podiatry services across a diverse caseload including high risk foot, wound care, pressure injury prevention, falls prevention, paediatrics & biomechanics, within a range of settings.
- Supervision and mentoring of Grade 1 Podiatrists / undergraduate Podiatry students.
- Actively contribute to Podiatry quality improvement.
Skills and experience
Essential:
- Bachelor of Podiatry or equivalent
- Current Registration: Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency
- Current Victorian Driver’s Licence
- Excellent skills in oral and written communication
- Well-developed interpersonal skills
- Effective time management
Desirable:
- Commitment to quality and evidence-based practice
- Demonstrated ability to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team
- Membership with the Australian Podiatry Association
- Experience in student supervision
- Experience working in a Public Health setting
- FIM Credentialing
Culture & Benefits
At Grampians Health, we recognise our staff are our greatest asset. We are committed to providing a safe and healthy environment for our staff, patients, residents, visitors, volunteers and contractors at all sites.
- Flexible work arrangements and purchase leave opportunities
- Salary packaging for living expenses such as rent/mortgage plus meals, entertainment & holidays
- Discounted on-site parking
- Access to discounted health club membership
- Staff rewards and recognition programs
About Grampians HealthGrampians Health provides healthcare to a large region at our campuses based in Ballarat, Dimboola, Edenhope, Horsham and Stawell.
Our mission is to deliver sustainable healthcare tailored to evolving community and workforce needs. We strive to enhance services and careers, providing quality healthcare to rural and regional communities. Joining Grampians Health means being part of a diverse team, with a variety of career opportunities in acute, maternity, mental health, allied health, aged care and support services.
Horsham Region
Located on the banks of the Wimmera River, Horsham is the retail, business & service centre of the Wimmera region. With a growing population of approximately 20,000, Horsham is a vibrant city in which to live, work and play. Horsham offers affordable housing, education and accessible community services. With natural attractions such as the Grampians National Park, Mount Arapiles and the Little Desert National Park nearby, there is plenty to see and explore.
If you are dreaming of a career change with country lifestyle, Horsham is the place for you.
Stawell Region
Stawell is a small town, with a big heart. Life is lived here at a slower pace, it's perfect for people who are wanting to get away from big cities and unwind. We have beautiful wildlife and numerous hiking trails, you will never outgrow this place and its wonders. Stawell is only a 45-minute drive to Horsham, where you can have the opportunity to dine from restaurants, farm gates and cellar doors of some of Australia's best and most awarded venues.
If you are dreaming of a career change with stunning natural landscapes to enjoy, Stawell is the place for you.
How to apply
Click APPLY or contact Sara Coats, Deputy Manager, Podiatry West, on 03 53819*** for a confidential discussion.
All appointments are subject to a satisfactory police records check, immunisation clearance and Working with Children check and/or NDIS Worker Screening Check.
All employees must be willing and able to wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) when required, which at a minimum is a surgical mask. Additional PPE requirements are role-dependent.
Grampians Health is a child safe organisation, committed to the safety and wellbeing of all children and young people.
Grampians Health is committed to providing a diverse and inclusive workforce. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, mature age workers and lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer (or questioning), intersex and asexual LGBTQIA+.
