About Us At Uniting AgeWell, our focus is on supporting older people to experience a sense of wellbeing, choice and independence in their lives, to feel valued members of their community and to have easy access to the community or residential services they need to live the life they want. With a range of services in many locations in Victoria and Tasmania, our 5000 staff and 600 volunteer staff are committed to high quality services and care.
Uniting AgeWell provide a workplace culture based on the
BEST
philosophy –
Believe, Excel, Support and Trust
– underpinned by our values of
Kindness, Respect, Integrity, Innovation and Inclusion, and our customer service charter and promise that shape and inform all that we do. More information can be found on the Uniting AgeWell website - www.unitingagewell.org
Why choose Uniting AgeWell – Allied Health East?
Easy to access with public transport and free on/off site parking
Above award hourly rates
Salary packaging benefit up to $15,900 + $2,650 annually
Annual Leave loading
Family flexible hours
Career pathways, education and training opportunities
Comprehensive Employee Assistance Program available 24/7 for our staff
Enhanced Parental Leave options
Location options - move within our Uniting AgeWell network (Victoria and Tasmania)
Not for profit, values-based organisation
About the Role We have an exciting position for a Podiatrist to work in South-East metropolitan Melbourne servicing our clients in Berwick and Burwood. With a strong focus on enhancing customer well-being, as a passionate Podiatrist your responsibility will be providing customer-centred, evidence-based podiatry and health education to older customers funded through their Support At Home Package.
As a Podiatrist, you will be an integral part of our innovative and enthusiastic multidisciplinary team. Our Allied Health team is a large and supportive team with regular team meetings, clinician supervision and support from our Practice Leads and admin team.
About you The ideal candidate will be customer focused, reliable and adaptable, motivated and committed to the provision of customer-centred care and have the capacity to work well autonomously and in a team environment. You are passionate about what you do and want to make a difference in the lives of our customers.
This is the place for you if you:
Are passionate about caring for older people
Tertiary qualification in Podiatry (Bachelor or above)
Current AHPRA registration
Demonstrated knowledge of clinical practice, to work autonomously, and manage a caseload independently
Demonstrated interpersonal skills within a multidisciplinary teamHigh level organisational skills and computer literacy
Experience in the Aged Care or Community Sectors (Desirable)
Thrive in a team and also appreciate the one to one interactions
Are committed to being part of a workplace culture based on the BEST way of life (Believe, Excel, Support and Trust)
New graduates are encouraged to apply, as this role offers a unique opportunity to refine and expand your skills as a podiatrist, with dedicated support from our podiatrists and team leader, you'll have the perfect environment to learn and grow.
Essentials for working in Aged Care
A current Working With Children Check card
Current and ongoing flu vaccinations
Australian working rights
Ability to pass a national police clearance
Make a positive difference in your community – apply now!
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples are encouraged to apply for this role.
For more information please contact the Recruitment Team at Recruitment@unitingagewell.org
For more information, please find attached Position Description here: Podiatrist PD.pdf
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. We look forward to hearing from you!
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