Alfred Health
Alfred Health is a leader in health care delivery, improvement, research and education. We are the main provider of health services to people living in the inner southeast suburbs of Melbourne, from ambulatory to inpatient and home and community-based services.
* Fixed Term position untilMarch2026
* Part Time at 32 hours per f/n
* Podiatrist, Grade 3
* The Alfred location
* Great staff benefits
The Department
The Alfred Podiatry Service provides acute foot care to patients with high-risk foot problems, including ulceration, infection, Charcot foot and acute wounds. The service includes outpatient and inpatient treatments with a strong focus on wound management and comprehensive case management.
The Podiatry staff work in collaboration with many other hospital departments to provide patient care of the highest standard and take pride in maintaining treatments in line with the latest evidence-based practice. There is a strong focus on continuing professional development for all staff and research is encouraged.
Position Summary
This role is a Grade 3 Podiatrist part time fixed term clinical role to support the care of patients across Alfred Health and the function of the Alfred Podiatry service.
The Grade 3 Podiatrist is responsible for:
* Clinical service provision and maintaining high standards of podiatric care to inpatients and outpatients of all Alfred Health Hospitals
* Providing clinical supervision and support to more junior staff within the Podiatry Service
* Taking a leadership role in clinical decision making with the multi-disciplinary team
Experience and Qualifications Required
Essential
* Tertiary qualification in Podiatry and registration with the Podiatry Board of Australia via AHPRA
* A minimum of 7 years postgraduate experience in a podiatry role
* Demonstrated experience and expertise in diabetes foot management including evidence of continuing education, research or post-graduate qualification in the field of diabetes or wound management
* Demonstrated attributes and accomplishments consistent with being a strong clinical leader
* Highly developed organisation and time management skills
* Highly developed interpersonal, written and electronic communication skills
* Demonstrated achievement in leadership and supervision to ensure effective service provision
* Demonstrated ability to provide high level teaching, training and supervision to staff and students
* Demonstrated capacity to motivate staff and to contribute to a positive organisational culture
Desirable
* Endorsed prescriber or working towards endorsement
* Postgraduate qualification in relevant clinical area
Staff Benefits
* Generous salary packaging and novated leasing are available through Maxxia
* Onsite child care services, payroll deductible expense
* Onsite staff gym, a payroll deductible expense
* Modern onsite library facilities, exclusive to Alfred Health staff
* Access to health and wellbeing incentives
* Discounted health insurance
For enquiries regarding this role, please contact:
Liz Perry - Podiatry Manager, on 0407 376 680
Applications close at 11.00pm on Tuesday, 22nd July 2025
Alfred Health is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to attracting and retaining a diverse workforce that reflects the community we serve. Applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders are encouraged.
In accordance with the Health Services Amendment (Mandatory Vaccination of Healthcare Workers) Act 2020, health care workers in Category A or B roles (as determined by the department's risk ratings) are required to be vaccinated against influenza or hold an acceptable medical exemption.
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