This is your opportunity to contribute to our vision of creating: Pathways to better health for our North West communities. Lead Podiatry Care Across NW QLD – Join Our Allied Health Team Permanent full-time Senior Podiatrist – provide expert care for high-risk foot conditions, lead and supervise within a multidisciplinary team across Mount Isa and regional communities.
North West Hospital and Health Service (HHS)
Unique locations
Friendly communities
Regional, rural and remote incentives
Working with us
Eligible health practitioners entitled to accrue an additional three days professional development leave per annum, resulting in a total of six days professional development leave per annum.
Eligible health practitioners working in designated remote areas will be entitled to a professional development allowance of $3,****** per annum.
Rural and Remote incentive: Category D allowance of $****** p.f.
Tax savings through salary sacrificing options are also available.
Transfer and appointment expenses may be negotiated.
Professionally, our HHS values professionalism, leadership capability, excellence and resilience in our staff. We are committed to providing extraordinary opportunities for career development including in-house training, development and mentoring programmes.
The lifestyle in Mount Isa is family friendly; it is a vibrant city with an outback community feel. You will fall in love with the natural splendour of the North West Queensland region, the experience of a rural/urban community and the opportunity to make a real and positive difference... and want to stay.
The Traditional Owners of the area are the Kalkadoon people.
Mount Isa is a great place to live and work
About The Role
Deliver high-level podiatry care, including assessment, diagnosis, treatment, and case management for patients with chronic disease and high-risk foot conditions.
Participate in clinical research projects and evidence-based practice initiatives.
Collaborate effectively with multidisciplinary teams, patients, families, and external stakeholders.
Supervise less experienced staff and students, providing guidance on routine podiatry tasks.
Lead or participate in quality improvement initiatives that enhance service delivery.
Uphold occupational health and safety policies, organisational quality standards, and clinical governance frameworks.
Requirements
Mandatory requirements are a relevant tertiary degree qualification and appropriate registration/licences.
Pre-employment screening will be conducted for the successful applicant, including Criminal History checks.
This is a VPD risk role and may require evidence of vaccination or immunity to: Hepatitis B, Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Varicella, Pertussis, and Tuberculosis.
C Class Motor Vehicle Licence.
A period of probation may apply.
Interested? Download the Role Description for further information and application / interview preparation.
Contact: Benjamin Bartsch on ************
Applications close: Tuesday 16 December ****
Occupational group
Health – Allied Health/Clinical Support
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