Podiatrists Grade 2

Podiatrist Grade 2

Permanent Part time and Full-Time hours available

Working hours : Flexible 0.8 -1.0 FTE (64-80 hours per fortnight) with ADO for full-time

Classification: Grade 2, Year 1-4 dependant on experience

Salary range: from $86,730 to 99,699

Superannuation: Employer Contribution 11%

Location: based in Hamilton, Victoria with ability to work across all WDHS sites

Closing Date: Sunday 21 April 2024

Proposed Interview Date: Upon receipt of suitable applications

About us:

At Western District Health Service (WDHS) we pride ourselves on our strong teamwork and our shared commitment to providing person-centred high-quality healthcare to the Southern Grampians community.

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 The Greater Hamilton region is rich with lifestyle opportunities and facilities. Working for WDHS will enable you to pursue your profession, build your career and enjoy a great work/life balance. Find out more at visit Hamilton.

You will be working alongside experienced, passionate leadership peers who are true to our values of Integrity, Innovation, Collaboration, Accountability, Respect and Empathy

About the role

As a Grade 2 Senior Podiatrist within our dynamic team you will report directly and be well supported by the Podiatry Manager. You will have the opportunity to build on your career aspirations by both mastering and expanding your skills in a variety of clinical areas including acute, sub-acute, community health and aged-care.

You will have greater autonomy and responsibility to reach your full potential and broaden your scope, you will also be supported to pursue personal and professional development programs, complete discipline-specific competency training, and explore other development opportunities such as leadership programs.

 You have the opportunity deliver high quality podiatry services to contribute in creating Australia’s healthiest rural community. You will engage in all aspects of podiatry including neurovascular assessments, diabetes assessment and education, wound management, general footcare, biomechanical assessment and management, nail surgery and footwear assessment and education.

You will bring:

• Bachelor of Science (Podiatry)
• National registration under the Podiatry of Board of Australia
• Strong clinical leadership
• Dedication to professional development
• Advanced communication skills

You will enjoy benefits such as:

• Flexible working arrangements (full and part time, contract) and option to purchase additional leave to support work/life balance
• Relocation consultant support (housing, partner employment, childcare/education, social groups etc)
• Cash payment for relocation costs (up to $2,000) and other financial support for covering relocation costs through salary packaging
• Accommodation and housing support (up to 6 months)
• External professional development funding support in the first 12 months (up to $2,000)
• Internal training and development opportunities to support professional and personal growth
• Enterprise Bargaining Agreement Based remuneration
• Generous Salary packaging options ($9010) including meals and entertainment ($2650.00)
• Novated vehicle leasing 
• Free on-site car parking 
• Social club membership offering a range of events, functions and local community discounts
• Excellent employment conditions and staff health and wellbeing supportive culture
• Access to the Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

To view the position description and to apply please go to our webpage: https://wdhs.net/v2/careers/

****All applications must be received directly to our WDHS website careers page to be considered. 

The successful applicant will hold, or be able to obtain, a current National Criminal Police Check. Dependant on your position you may be required to obtain a Working with Children Check Clearance, Disability Worker Exclusion Scheme check and / or NDIS Worker Screening Check. All successful applicants are to comply with WDHS immunisation and vaccination requirements, including COVID and Booster

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Western District Health Service is an Equal Opportunity Employer that has a commitment to cultural safety, inclusion and empowerment of Indigenous, Torres Strait Islander, their families and communities and encourages them to apply. This organisation promotes the safety and wellbeing of children from culturally, linguistically diverse and aboriginal backgrounds and those with a disability.