• Excellent benefits including Salary Packaging + Novated Car Leasing + Employee Assistance Program
• Great work location - only 1 1/2 hrs from Melbourne and 20 mins to fantastic beaches
• Short-term accommodation options at a reduced cost and other relocation reimbursement options may be available to assist with relocation
• Remuneration in line with the Allied Health Professionals (Victorian Public Sector) (Single Interest Employers) Enterprise Agreement 2021-2026 – Grade 1 or 2 (dependant on experience)
• Flexible full-time or part-time options available for the right candidate

About Us

Gippsland Southern Health Service (GSHS) is a major provider of healthcare in the South Gippsland Shire. GSHS offers a broad range of services that meet the needs of a diverse and sparsely populated area. With two main acute facilities based at Leongatha and Korumburra, GSHS offers a broad range of specialist, general, acute, subacute, ambulatory, residential aged care and community services.

About the Role

The Podiatrist will provide high quality podiatry services across the Gippsland Southern Health Service catchment area, including both hospital campuses at Leongatha and Korumburra and in the three aged care facilities. The podiatrist will provide a client centred service, using their assessment skills to develop individual treatment plans. Flexible full time or Part time position(s) available and grading will depend on experience.

Responsibilities of a Podiatrist at GSHS include:

• Assessing, managing and advising inpatients and outpatients on all podiatry related matters and implementing an active service model.
• Collaborating with clients and carers regarding assessment, treatment and prognosis, and instructing carers in assisting the client’s treatment program.
• Working as an active member of the podiatry team, providing client centred podiatric care to members of the South Gippsland community.
• Applying evidence based clinical skills and knowledge in the treatment of podiatric conditions.
• Working in a multidisciplinary team to develop and implement client centred care plans.
• Being involved in quality improvement and service development projects to enhance innovative and efficient practices.
• Supervising Podiatry students and Allied Health Assistants.
• Continuously developing skills through ongoing education.
• Liaising with external partners to ensure a quality service is provided to our communities
• Actively engaging in team meetings and case discussions both within the Podiatry team and Allied Health team.
• Maintaining up-to-date, legible notes in accordance with legal requirements.

About You

Applicants should possess the following qualifications/experience:

• Completed a Bachelor of Podiatry or similar qualification
• Current registration with Australian Health Practitioners Regulation Agency (AHPRA)
• Be a member or eligible for membership of the Victorian Podiatry Association
• Experience working with aged and vulnerable clients
• Experience in developing, implementing and evaluating client focused care plans
• Current Police Check, Victorian driver’s licence, Working with Children Check and NDIS Worker Screening Check
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Staff have access to supportive staff mentoring, education and development programs. Salary Packaging is available for all staff. All applicants will be required to provide a current satisfactory police check.

Equity and Accessibility Commitment

GSHS embraces and welcomes applications from people from all walks of life, and we are committed to making it easy for you to come and work with us. We encourage you to apply regardless of age, gender, race, religion, ability, sexuality, family status, or gender identity. We encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people to apply to join us. We are here for you if your need support throughout our recruitment process.

The position description provides further details on duties and responsibilities and essential criteria which suitable applicants will be shortlisted. GSHS may appoint to the position prior to the closing date, please apply as soon as possible.

For more information about the position, please contact Caroline McAleese (Tues, Wed & Fri) on 56542737 or Sara Mullery on 56542701.

Applications close Friday 21 March 2025. GSHS may appoint to the position prior to the closing date, please apply as soon as possible.