About the role
As a Podiatrist at Grade 2 level, based at the McKellar Centre, you will deliver high-quality podiatry services across inpatient, outpatient, and rehabilitation programmes within the Allied Health Directorate. This role provides care to a diverse caseload, with a strong focus on aged care, rehabilitation, high-risk foot management, and chronic condition support. You will work both independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team to deliver evidence-based interventions that promote mobility, prevent complications, and improve health outcomes for consumers. You will be responsible for contributing to service improvement, meeting program KPIs, and applying contemporary clinical frameworks (including ADIET) to support safe, effective, and consumer-centred care. This position also includes supervision of junior staff and Allied Health Assistants, participation in quality improvement initiatives, and collaboration with internal and external stakeholders including aged care teams, GPs, and community services.
Key responsibilities
* Deliver independent, evidence-based podiatry assessment and treatment across inpatient, outpatient and rehabilitation settings, with a focus on aged care and high-risk foot presentations.
* Provide clinical management for complex and chronic conditions, including wound care, diabetes-related foot complications and mobility impairment.
* Work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team to support coordinated care planning, intervention and review.
* Contribute to quality improvement activities, service development initiatives and reporting against program KPIs.
* Provide supervision and support to Grade 1 podiatrists and Allied Health Assistants as required.
What we're looking for
* Qualified Podiatrist with current registration with the Podiatry Board of Australia and at least 4 years' clinical experience.
* Strong clinical skills in high-risk foot management, wound care, chronic disease and rehabilitation-focused podiatry.
* Experience working in aged care, hospital or complex clinical settings highly regarded.
* Proven ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team and build solid professional relationships.
* Commitment to evidence-based practice, continuous improvement and alignment with organisational values.
Barwon Health staff benefits
* Excellent working conditions and a strong sense of job satisfaction.
* A vibrant staff wellbeing program and access to our 24/7 Employee Assistance Program.
* Extensive professional development opportunities.
* Attractive salary packaging benefits.
* Living expenses capped at $9,010.
* Meals and entertainment capped at $2,650.
Diversity and inclusion
Barwon Health is an inclusive and welcoming employer, committed to reflecting the diverse communities we serve. We value and celebrate people of all genders, sexual orientations, cultural backgrounds, faiths, abilities, family structures, and identities, and encourage applications from Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability, culturally and linguistically diverse communities, and members of the LGBTIQA+ community.
Child safety
We are strongly committed to the safety and wellbeing of all children and young people. Further information on the Victorian Government's Child Safe Standards can be accessed via the relevant authorities.
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