About Us:
At Uniting AgeWell, we support older people to experience wellbeing, choice, and independence. We are a values-based organization committed to providing high-quality community and residential services. For more information, please visit
Why Choose Uniting AgeWell - Allied Health (Braybrook)?
* Be Part of Something New: Join our expanding services in the West Melbourne Metro Region and contribute to a fresh, innovative approach to Allied Health in Community Aged Care.
* Future-Focused Environment: This role offers the opportunity to operate, collaborate and innovate in our brand-new, state-of-the-art Braybrook Allied Health space, designed to foster collaboration and innovation and equipped with purpose-built consultation and dedicated podiatry treatment space, including a fully equipped gym, a wellness studio, new equipment, and office areas that provide an ideal environment for administrative tasks and report writing.
* Driving Change: Be at the forefront of transforming Allied Health services in the community, with a focus on empowering clients and embracing new approaches.
* Easy access to public transport and on-site parking
* Above award hourly rates
* Salary packaging benefit up to $15,900 + $2,650 annually
* Annual Leave loading
* Career pathways, education, and training opportunities
* Comprehensive Employee Assistance Program available 24/7 for our staff
* Enhanced Parental Leave options
About the role:
* Join a supportive and growing Allied Health team, where you'll have opportunities to contribute and develop alongside the service
* Education and Professional Development: We provide generous financial support for professional development, enabling you to expand your skills and knowledge in your chosen areas of interest.
* Contribute to the innovation and evolution of our Allied Health service model, with the opportunity to implement best practices and influence future service delivery.
As a qualified Podiatrist, you will play a pivotal role in establishing our innovative service in our new Braybrook Allied Health site. You'll be responsible for providing focused home- on-site services (as well as the possibility of home based services) for older clientele (65+) with a variety of health conditions.
Our service is built on a foundation of innovation, focusing on clients' strengths, goal-directed interventions, and maximizing independence and autonomy. We aim to redefine how Allied Health is delivered in Community Aged Care. You will be part of a supportive team with regular team meetings, one-to-one clinical supervision, and support from the Clinical Lead.
About you:
You are a passionate and motivated podiatrist with excellent clinical skills, committed to continuous learning and delivering best practice. You want to make a difference in the lives of older adults by enhancing their self-esteem, empowering them to make choices, and achieving exceptional outcomes. You are interested in working with us from 2 and 5 days per week, Monday to Friday.
This is the place for you if you:
* Recognised tertiary qualification in Podiatry
* Current registration with AHPRA
* Experience working in the Community Aged Care sector
* Demonstrated knowledge of clinical practice working with a variety of health conditions in 65+ year old clientele
* Have full Australian working rights and are able to pass a national police clearance.
* Have a valid driver's license and access to a car
* Ability to collaborate effectively within a team while also managing an individual caseload.
* Are committed to being part of a workplace culture based on the B E S T way of life (Believe, Excel, Support and Trust)
Essentials for working in Aged Care:
* A current Working With Children Check card / Vulnerable People card
* Current and ongoing flu vaccinations
* Australian working rights
* Ability to pass a national police clearance and NDIS 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. Please note the position and location.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. We look forward to hearing from you
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