* Lead specialist care for complex diabetes-related foot conditions
* Apply advanced clinical reasoning in a fast-growing specialist service
* Work alongside endocrinology and vascular surgery experts
Deliver specialised podiatry services for high-risk foot complications within a multidisciplinary model of care.
Employment Type: Permanent Full Time
Position Classification: Podiatrist Level 3
Remuneration: $116,892 – $120,680 per annum
Hours Per Week: 38 (Job Share may be considered for part time hours)
Location: Blacktown and Mount Druitt Hospitals
Where you'll be working
The High Risk Foot Service operates across Blacktown and Mount Druitt Hospitals, delivering specialist podiatry care for patients with complex diabetic foot conditions.
* Provides services within multidisciplinary outpatient clinics
* Works closely with Endocrinologists and Vascular Surgeons
* Supports service development and clinical redesign initiatives
* Engages in quality improvement and clinical governance activities
What you'll be doing
Provide advanced podiatry assessment, treatment and management of high-risk foot pathology.
* Deliver specialist care for complex diabetic foot conditions
* Participate in multidisciplinary clinics and ward rounds
* Contribute to service development, quality improvement and research
* Support discharge planning and continuity of care
How to Apply
Apply online by submitting your resume and addressing the criteria listed below by providing examples that demonstrate your ability before the closing date.
Essential Requirements
* Current unrestricted NSW Driver Licence
* Current AHPRA Registration as an Allied Health Professional
Selection Criteria
* Demonstrated clinical knowledge and extensive postgraduate experience in the management of high risk foot pathology (including ulceration, infection, neuroarthropathy, and post-amputation management)
* Demonstrated ability to independently problem solve and set priorities in complex situations.
* Demonstrated commitment to research and quality improvement, with the ability to contribute to planning, implementation and evaluation of services
* Demonstrated high level organisational and time management skills in an environment of competing clinical/administrative demands.
* Evidence of ability to build and maintain co-operative professional and therapeutic relationships with key stakeholders and patients through the application of well-developed interpersonal and conflict resolution skills
* Commitment to participating in and providing ongoing professional development in the area of high risk foot pathology, utilising evidence based practice
Be part of a specialist service improving limb health and quality of life for people across Western Sydney, enriching health through expert care and innovation every day.
Requisition ID: REQ652925
Applications Close: 30th April 2026
Need more information ?
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* Review the detailed Position Description for insights into role requirements and criteria.
* Explore the selection process, employment checks, outcomes and notifications.
* For inquiries about the role, contact Clare McDonogh on 0409 557 682
People with disabilities who meet the selection criteria are encouraged to apply; and where required, WSLHD will implement reasonable adjustment consistent with industry standard.
Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply. Stepping Up aims to assist Aboriginal job applicants by providing information about applying for roles in NSW Health organisations. For more information, please visit https://www.steppingup.health.nsw.gov.au/ .
Blacktown hospital car parking allocation model is changing. There is a managed waitlist for parking for new staff commencing at Blacktown Hospital. This does not apply to staff with a disability parking permit.
Please note: To be eligible for permanent appointment to a position in NSW Health, you must have an Australian citizenship or permanent Australian residency.