Employment Type: Full-time, Temporary, 12 months with possibility of extension and/ or permanency.
Classification: Health Professional Officer Level 1 (PN 45753)
Salary: $79,070 - $95,973 (Plus 12% Super)
Location: Canberra Health Services, ACT
Section: Community Care Program
Closing Date: 22 October 2025

• A range of clinical experiences to help you identify your clinical passion and best fit within the organisation.
• A 12-month new graduate allied health education program, with comprehensive orientation, networking opportunities, clinical supervision and regular education sessions.
• Competitive pay rates and excellent working conditions within a tertiary hospital.
• Salary Packaging with many options that provide full fringe benefits tax concessions.
• Flexible working conditions.
• 12% Superannuation.
• Access to Employee Assistance Program.
• Access to discounted gym membership.
• Access to onsite Physiotherapists.
• Access to onsite cafes, staff cafeteria, pharmacy and gift shop.
• Up to $12K reimbursement of relocation expenses for interstate candidates (subject to review and approval).

About the Role:

If you are a new graduate Podiatrist looking for an exciting opportunity in healthcare, supercharge your career and create the life you want in Canberra. Our new graduate program has been designed to provide you with tailored individual support whilst optimising your career opportunities.

Did you know that Canberra is ranked one of the most liveable cities in the world? There are stunning natural surrounds, amazing quality restaurants, world-class education facilities and so much more.

And recent research confirms that Canberrans are the happiest people in Australia - no wonder - there really is something for everyone in Canberra.

We are looking for Podiatrists graduating at the end of 2025 to work in the following areas:

Podiatry in the Rehabilitation, Aged and Community Services (RACS)

RACS is a vibrant and diverse Division within CHS providing multidisciplinary rehabilitation, aged and community-based care across a range of settings. You will be part of a friendly and engaged interprofessional program that provides care to residents of the ACT in both a community clinic setting and a sub-acute inpatient setting. Community Care Podiatrists maintain a wide scope of clinical practice including high risk, wound care, biomechanics/orthotic therapy, nail surgery etc. We provide services for National Disability Insurance Scheme participants as well as Commonwealth Home Support Program clientele.

For more information regarding the position duties click here for the Position Description.

Please note prior to commencement successful candidates will be required to:

• Undergo a pre-employment National Police Check.
• Prior to commencing this role, a current registration issued under the Working with Vulnerable People (Background Checking) Act 2011 is required, along with an NDIS Clearance.
• Comply with Canberra Health Services Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination policy.
• Comply with CHS credentialing and scope of clinical practice requirements for allied health professionals.

To Apply:

Please submit a copy of your CV along with a 2-page response to the Selection Criteria listed in the position description. Where possible, please use specific relevant examples of your work. Please supply 2 referees (one should be a recent physiotherapist placement supervisor). Only applications submitted online via the E-Recruitment system will be accepted.

***Please note applications submitted via an agency will not be accepted for this position***

Canberra Health Services (CHS) is focussed on the delivery of high quality, effective, person centred care. It provides acute, sub-acute, primary and community‐based health services, to the Australian Capital Territory (ACT) and surrounding region. More information can be found on the CHS website.

Our Vision: creating exceptional health care together
Our Role: to be a health service that is trusted by our community
Our Values: Reliable, Progressive, Respectful and Kind

CHS is committed to workforce diversity and to creating an inclusive workplace. As part of this commitment, we welcome applications from all diversity groups. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability and people who identify as LGBTQIA+ are particularly encouraged to apply.

The new state-of-the-art Building 5 is now officially open at Canberra Hospital. This 44,000sqm, nine-storey facility, the largest healthcare infrastructure project in the Territory's history, delivers cutting-edge acute clinical services. Building 5 seamlessly integrates with existing campus buildings, ensuring smooth public access, patient transportation, and efficient logistics.

If you would like further information regarding this opportunity, please see the full contact details and how to apply on the CHS Careers Page.