• Eyre and Far North Local Health Network, Country Health Connect, Port Lincoln
• Salary: AHP3 $104,180 to $111,746 p.a. + Superannuation and Salary Sacrifice Benefits
• Permanent Full-time position
• Eligibility Open to Everyone

Overview

We are looking for an experienced and highly competent clinician to deliver quality services and to provide clinical/professional leadership to allied health professionals working in Eyre & Far North Region of South Australia. Responsible for contributing to improvements in the quality, safety and community needs-driven distribution of services within the Rural Region, you will work with allied health staff, managers and other stakeholders on model of care and workforce development initiatives.

The Clinical Senior Podiatrist also plays a leadership role in the Podiatry Network, collaborating with other Clinical Seniors to actively promote and contribute to research and evaluation to inform improvements in clinical practice, and holds a portfolio on behalf of Eyre & Far North LHN. As part of this portfolio responsibility, the Clinical Senior Podiatrist is required to develop, nurture and promote increased expertise and service improvements in the portfolio area, to represent EFNLHN on relevant committees, and may be required to contribute to or manage relevant projects.

The Clinical Senior Podiatrist is line managed by the Clinical Operations Manager Allied Health, receives clinical support and supervision from the Advanced Clinical Lead Podiatry, and maintains cooperative working relationships with other Allied Health Professional Clinical Seniors, local team members and key stakeholders in the Region and State.

Must hold a recognised qualification within the relevant allied health profession, and be eligible for full membership of the relevant Professional Association.

About Us

The Eyre and Far North Local Health Network (EFNLHN) covers almost 440,000 square kilometres of spectacular South Australia, supporting about 40,000 people living around Eyre Peninsula and the Far North of the state.

With its ancient outback landscapes and culture, boutique vineyards, renowned oyster farms and Australia’s best-kept-secret surf coast, the Eyre Peninsula and Far North offers a lifestyle that will inspire and energise you. The region enjoys a Mediterranean style climate so there’s plenty of opportunity to enjoy everything the region has to offer. From surfing and fishing to hiking and exploring the outback – create your best life, right here.

Country Health Connect focuses on the delivery of exceptional care to those living within our communities who require some support to remain living independently or reside in one of our residential aged care facilities.

Our professional and caring staff deliver health care and wellbeing support across regional South Australia in hospitals, local health services, community centres, residential aged care facilities and clients’ own homes.

To find out more about working in Eyre and Far North LHN visit Eyre and Far North LHN | SA Health.

Why Join Us

• Make a real difference and feel like an important part of the community. Being part of Eyre & Far North means you will be supported both personally and professionally, can take advantage of education and training opportunities, will have access to flexible working hours and be part of an inter-professional approach to holistic health care.
• Job security and inclusions: in addition to the annual salary and entitlements (superannuation and leave loading), we also offer salary sacrifice benefits, watch a short video about what salary packaging is.
• Relocation reimbursement of up to $15,000 may be available to people relocating for this opportunity. More information available from SA Health Careers - Relocation support.
• Supportive and collaborative work environment where your contributions are valued and recognised.

Applicant Information

The South Australian public sector promotes diversity and flexible ways of working part-time.

Applicants are encouraged to discuss the flexible working arrangements for this role.

Appointment will be subject to a satisfactory Criminal History Check and appropriate immunisation requirements.

Check(s)

• DHS Working With Children Check (WWCC)
• DHS National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) Worker Check
• National Police Certificate (NPC) for employment involving unsupervised contact with vulnerable groups required for this position (E.g. aged care employment or work involving vulnerable clients)

Immunisation Risk for this position is - Category A (direct contact with blood or body substances)

SA Health Services are required to implement the Addressing vaccine preventable disease: Occupational assessment, screening and vaccination policy in the workplace.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants are encouraged to apply. Job ref: 907878

Enquiries

Sarah Toome
Position: Clinical Operations Manager Allied Health
Phone: 08 8683 2077
E-mail: [email protected]

Application Closing Date

9 July 2025 - 2 week close - 11.55PM

Refer to the SA Health Career Website - How to apply for further information.

Attachments

907878 - AHP3 - Clinical Senior Podiatrist - Port Lincoln - Role Description.pdf

JCS+Podiatrist+final.pdf

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