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SalaryThis position qualifies for a Recruitment Incentive Package up to the value of $10,000 (pro-rata part-time/temporary positions less than 18 months), and a reoccurring Annual Retention Bonus valued up to $10,000 (pro-rata part time), under the
This scheme recognises the role key health workers play in enabling the delivery of rural and remote health services, and aims to provide incentives over and above award entitlements, to attract and retain staff in these areas.
To recognise ongoing service in this role, once the successful candidate has served a qualifying period, they will become entitled to a reoccurring Annual Retention Bonus valued up to $10,000 (as taxable income).
For more information, please discuss incentive options with the contact person for this role.
Employment Type: Temporary Full Time (until 30 June 2024)
Position Classification: Podiatrist Level 4
Remuneration: $59.28 - $60.72 per hour + Super
Hours Per Week: 38
Requisition ID: REQ455775
Location:
We really aren’t that far away - only 3 hours’ drive from Mildura, 5 hours from Adelaide or a short flight from anywhere in Australia with everything you need right at your front door!
Broken Hill truly is a town like no other with a supportive community that will welcome you with open arms. We can't wait to see you! Take a quick look at " " in the Far West.
What you'll be doing
The Podiatrist will be responsible for providing a quality specialised Multidisciplinary Team (MDT) High Risk Foot Service (HRFS) to a diverse and complex caseload involving clients with diabetes and High Risk feet
What is on offer
- 5 weeks paid annual leave per year
- Salary packaging (pay less tax) and enjoy up to $9k for living expenses + $2.6k meal & entertainment.
- Remote Area Housing Benefit
- Isolation & climate allowance
- Corporate rates at local gym (YMCA)
- Professional development through frequent online and face-to-face learning opportunities
The is one of 15 LHDs under NSW Health, providing high quality public health services to the communities in far west NSW. Our vision is to provide excellence in rural and remote health and we truly empower our staff to deliver the best health outcomes for our community
Key to our success of course, is our people. Our workforce is inclusive and diverse. We employ well over 800 clinicians and support staff across our 9 health facilities in Broken Hill, Balranald, Dareton, Ivanhoe, Menindee, Tibooburra, Wentworth, White Cliffs and Wilcannia.
In the Far West LHD, we are working together to make a real difference to the health outcomes for our communities. We encourage you to consider joining our friendly team for a meaningful and rewarding career in rural and remote healthcare
About Broken Hill
Often referred to as an “Oasis in the Outback”, Broken Hill is a thriving regional town in far west NSW full of diversity, history and character. Being Australia’s first city to be Nationally Heritage Listed, Broken Hill is a culturally rich town with a vibrant art scene with over 20 galleries (more than pubs)! The unique attractions, festivals and beautiful natural landscapes see tourists flock from all over, but the ones who stay quickly fall in love with the place and its liveability.
With a population just shy of 20,000, Broken Hill is small enough to allow for a relaxed country lifestyle, while big enough to provide all the desired facilities of a regional hub including major supermarkets and retail stores, excellent schools (7 primary & 2 high), multiple gyms & aquatic centre, well-known fast food franchises and a plethora of trendy restaurants, pubs and cafés.
How to apply
To be considered for this position, please ensure you address the selection criteria in the application as thoroughly as possible.
- Tertiary health related qualifications in level 4 Podiatrist and registered to practice in Australia through regulatory board.
- A minimum of four years post-graduate experience in a broad range of clinical Podiatry services including acute and community based.
- Demonstrated knowledge in Podiatry disorders and a well-developed understanding of the concepts of chronic care and its application with people and communities.
- High level of expertise, knowledge and advanced reasoning and practice skills to meet the complexity of presenting conditions such as those with ulceration, infection, arthropathy and amputation.
- Strong demonstrated understanding of primary healthcare and stakeholder relationship management to build stakeholder relationships.
- Demonstrated knowledge in project management, implementation, monitoring and evaluation.
- Demonstrated ability to adhere to the defined standards of ethical and professional conduct consistent with the current NSW Health Code of Conduct and/or relevant professional standards where applicable.
- Evidence of a current class C driver’s license to travel for work purposes.
The Welcome Experience in Broken Hill connects you and your family with local people and local resources to help you settle in and feel at home in your new community faster.
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For role related queries or questions contact Rebecca Smith on Rebecca.Smith7@health.nsw.gov.au
Applications Close: 14/1/2024
At Far West Local Health District we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer, where we don’t just accept differences, but we honour and support it. Committed to providing a working environment that thrives and values diversity, we encourage people of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander background, people with a disability and people from the LGBTQI+ community to apply.
