Lead, Innovate, and Make a Real Impact in High‐Risk Foot Care
$58.95 – $60.86 per hour + 12% super & salary packaging | Temporary Part Time up to 16 hours per week until 2 May 2027 | Wollongong Diabetes Service - Location Negotiable | REQ639375 | Grade: Podiatrist Level 3 | Applications close: 23 February 2026
Join the Illawarra Shoalhaven Local Health District as a Senior Podiatrist (Level 3) and manage clients in our high‐performing Podiatry Service. You'll deliver expert care to a complex caseload of high‐risk clients – including those with diabetes, vascular conditions, and limb complications – while helping shape the future of podiatry across the District.
In this senior role, you'll work autonomously, mentor junior staff and students, coordinate innovative clinical services, and drive quality improvement projects. If you're passionate about evidence‐based care, high‐risk foot management, and multidisciplinary collaboration, this is your opportunity to make a lasting difference in patients' lives and advance your podiatry career.
For more information and to view the position classification, see the Position Description here.
A Little About Us
As a part of the new Shellharbour Hospital and Integrated Services Project, a new Community Health Centre is being built on the old Port Kembla Hospital site. The Warrawong Community Health Centre will bring together a range of services including community mental health, drug and alcohol, community nursing, and child and family services.
Until the new Community Centre is complete, some allied health services will continue to operate out of the Port Kembla Hospital site.
Benefits Of Working With ISLHD
* Allocated Days Off (ADO) – once a month take a paid day off (eligible full‐time employees)
* Salary packaging – less tax and more take‐home pay
* Novated leasing – lease a car and pay for all running costs out of your pre‐taxed salary (eligible full‐time employees)
* Fitness Passport – discounted gym membership that both you and your family can enjoy (eligible employees)
* Employee Assistance Program (EAP) – free confidential and professional assistance for staff and their families
* Career progression, professional development and secondment opportunities
Requirements
* Applicable vaccination requirements for a Category A role.
* Working With Children Check (WWCC).
* Current AHPRA Registration.
* Demonstrated clinical knowledge and post‐graduate experience in the management of high‐risk foot pathology (including ulceration, infection, neuro‐arthropathy, and post‐amputation management).
This is a temporary parental leave relief position until 2 May 2027 with the possibility of an extension at same or reduced hours. Location is Diabetes Service Wollongong, although this may be negotiable.
ISLHD is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
ISLHD is dedicated to fostering a child‐safe environment that respects and upholds the rights of children and young people, aligned with NSW Health's commitment to implementing the Child Safe Standards. We aim to ensure that children and young people feel safe, supported, and included in their care. All current and prospective staff are expected to prioritise the safety, welfare, and wellbeing of children and young people, actively working to protect them from harm and abuse.
Need more information or help applying?
* Visit the ISLHD website for application tips, to learn more about ISLHD and other important application information.
* Visit the Stepping Up website here. Stepping Up supports Aboriginal people to navigate the recruitment process and find a career or employment in NSW Health.
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* For role‐related queries or help applying, contact Fiona Leo on Fiona.Leo@health.nsw.gov.au.
ISLHD acknowledges that our health district is located on the unceded lands of the Aboriginal people who are the Traditional Custodians of the NSW South Coast.
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