Overview
Senior Podiatrist - Incentives Offered role at NSW Health. Join our High-Risk Foot Clinic and take podiatry further – supporting aged care, outreach, and healthier futures in Tamworth and beyond.
Remuneration: $121,658 - $124,607 per annum + superannuation + salary packaging + rural incentives
Location: Tamworth Community Health Service
Employment Type: Temporary Full Time – Until June 2027
Position Classification: Podiatrist Level 4
Requisition ID: REQ610052
Applications Close: Wednesday 29th October 2025
Welcome Experience: The Welcome Experience offers free assistance to help essential workers and their families move to regional NSW. It provides personalised support, including finding housing and childcare, partner employment support, and community connections.
What You'll Be Doing
This is a diverse, rewarding, and community-focused podiatry role. You will:
* Support older adults through the Commonwealth Home Support Program, helping them stay safe, mobile, and independent in their own homes.
* Take your expertise on the road with the Royal Flying Doctor Service, delivering podiatry care to regional communities across New England, including Inverell and Moree. Some rural travel and overnight stays are included.
* Work within New England Community Aged Care Services (NECACS) – a dynamic team of Physiotherapists, OTs, Aboriginal Health Workers, Nurse Practitioners and more, delivering person-centred care where it's needed most.
Why You'll Love Working Here
* Base yourself in Tamworth – a vibrant regional city with affordable living, great schools, and modern amenities.
* Enjoy a rich lifestyle with events, national parks, and a thriving café scene.
* Collaborative workplace culture with regular team catch-ups and events.
About You
We're looking for someone who shares our passion for people and community. You'll be a great fit if you are:
* Experienced in managing high-risk foot conditions.
* Organised, proactive, and confident with documentation.
* A team player with strong communication skills.
* Empathetic, patient-focused, and committed to aged care.
* Flexible and adventurous, with a willingness to travel for rural outreach.
This isn't just another job – it's a chance to shape healthier futures, strengthen communities, and balance lifestyle and career.
The Perks
* Be rewarded with up to $10,000 in the first 12 months plus up to $10,000 each year thereafter through the Rural Health Workforce Incentive Scheme.
* Sustainable Healthcare: Together towards zero
* Proximity to shopping and other services
* ADO's each month (for full-time employees)
* Salary packaging options
* Fitness Passport
* Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for staff and family
* Opportunity to work with a range of clinical and non-clinical professionals
Requirements
* Registered/eligible for registration with the Podiatry Board of Australia (AHPRA)
* Current NSW driver's licence and ability to travel distances, sometimes greater than 150km from Tamworth, including overnight stays for clinic requirements
Additional Information
* * Based on a minimum 18-month commitment to the position or the contract duration. Payments for part-time/contract employees are pro-rata. If the contract ends early, you may be required to repay a portion of the incentive. For eligibility, visit the Rural Health Workforce Incentive Scheme. Contact HNELHD-RuralIncentives@health.nsw.gov.au for more information.
* Previous candidates need not re-apply.
* Eligibility for employment requires Australian citizenship or permanent residency, or eligible visa status. Temporary visa holders may be offered in line with visa conditions.
* An eligibility list will be created for future temporary full- or part-time vacancies.
* We are unable to sponsor visas for this position.
Need more information?
* Position Description (link)
* Applying for this position information
Contact: Hana Skilton at Hana.Skilton@health.nsw.gov.au
Information For Applicants: Applicants will be assessed against the essential requirements and selection criteria contained in the position description. For assistance addressing selection criteria, visit: https://bit.ly/3vL5fq2
This is a Category A position. Recommended applicants will be reviewed for compliance with NSW Health policy PD2024_015 prior to offer. All new employees must comply with the policy requirements.
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