New podiatry graduates are encouraged to apply!

Join our dynamic Chronic and Complex (CAC) Podiatry Team and gain invaluable experience providing high-quality podiatry services to the clients of the Western Sydney Local Health District (WSLHD). This role is perfect for new graduates as it offers continuing professional development, mentorship, and a chance to build specialist skills in foot care.

WSLHD is a leader in clinical services, research, and education, providing a diverse range of public healthcare to more than 946,000 residents in Sydney’s west and the Greater Western Sydney Region.

We are committed to our vision of 'better health services for the people of western Sydney and beyond' and we are driven by our CORE values of collaboration, openness, respect, and empowerment.

Are you ready to make a meaningful difference by providing high-quality foot care as a member of our multidisciplinary team?

Employment Type: Permanent Part Time
Position Classification: Podiatrist Level 1 / Level 2
Remuneration: $37.03 - $52.83 per hour
Hours Per Week: 32
Location: Mt Druitt Community Health Centre, Blacktown Community Health Centre (and as required across the Western Sydney Local Health District)

Where you'll be working
The CAC Home Visiting Podiatrist is based at Blacktown and provides foot care to eligible clients in their place of residence, in locations across the WSLHD. It is important to note that there could be instances when the Home Visiting Podiatrist may be required to work in our community health centres which are located in Auburn, Blacktown, Castle Hill, Merrylands, Mount Druitt, and Parramatta.

A WSLHD fleet car, laptop and mobile telephone will be provided for the home visiting podiatrist to use during the normal course of their duties.

What you'll be doing
Chronic and Complex (CAC) Allied Health services focus on restoring, improving, or maintaining older people’s independent functioning and wellbeing. The focus of these services is to assist older people to regain or maintain physical, functional, and cognitive abilities which support them to remain living in the community. This position works as a member of a Chronic and Complex multidisciplinary team.

CAC Podiatrists provide assessment, intervention/treatment, and education for clients with foot health issues residing within the Western Sydney Local Health District (WSLHD). CAC Podiatrists are responsible for conducting comprehensive assessments of clients including, but not limited to, assessment of falls risk and pressure injury risk.

How to Apply
Apply online before the closing date, by submitting your resume and addressing the essential criteria listed below. Please provide examples that demonstrate your ability.

Previous applicants need not apply.

Essential Criteria:

• Tertiary qualifications in podiatry and current general registration as a podiatrist with AHPRA.

Selection Criteria:

1. Demonstrated clinical experience and understanding of the needs of clients with chronic and complex health needs within a community context.
2. Experience in Podiatry assessment, intervention, and education.
3. Demonstrated well developed oral and written communication skills.
4. Demonstrated effective time management and the ability to prioritise workload.
5. Demonstrated involvement in quality improvement, evidence-based practice, and professional development activities.
6. Suitable computer skills, including experience using CHOC Cerner eMR or equivalent.
7. Current driver licence valid within Australia and willingness to use it for work purposes.

Requisition ID: REQ586707
Applications Close: 9th July2025

Need more information ?

• Find out more about applying for this position.
• Review the detailed Position Description for insights into role requirements and criteria.
• Explore the selection process, employment checks, outcomes and notifications.
• For inquiries about the role, contact Louise Wood, Senior Podiatrist on 0408 966 983.

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People with disabilities who meet the selection criteria are encouraged to apply; and where required, WSLHD will implement reasonable adjustment consistent with industry standard.

Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply. Stepping Up aims to assist Aboriginal job applicants by providing information about applying for roles in NSW Health organisations. For more information, please visit https://www.steppingup.health.nsw.gov.au/

Please note: To be eligible for permanent appointment to a position in NSW Health, you must have an Australian citizenship or permanent Australian residency.