Overview
Senior Podiatrist - Incentives Offered at NSW Health. Bring expert podiatry care to clinic, community & country with a focus on high-risk foot care in a multidisciplinary team.
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: REQ6033226
Applications Close: 21 September 2025
Responsibilities
* Support older adults through the Commonwealth Home Support Programme, helping them stay mobile, safe, and thriving in their own homes.
* Travel to regional communities (e.g., Inverell and Moree) with the Royal Flying Doctor Service to provide essential podiatry care, including overnight stays as required.
* Be part of New England Community Aged Care Services (NECACS) to deliver person-centred care in collaboration with a multidisciplinary team.
Role Details
Work within the High-Risk Foot Clinic to prevent, detect, and manage complex foot conditions, collaborating with an expert multidisciplinary team to improve patient outcomes and quality of life.
The perks
* Rural Health Workforce Incentive Scheme: up to $10,000 in the first 12 months, plus up to $10,000 annually thereafter (subject to eligibility and pro‑rata payments for part-time/contract staff).
* Salary packaging options
* Fitness Passport
* Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for staff and family
* ADO's for full-time employees
* Opportunity to collaborate with a range of non-clinical and clinical professionals
About You
* Experienced in managing high-risk foot conditions
* Organised, proactive, and thorough with documentation
* Team player with excellent communication skills
* Empathetic and patient-focused, with a passion for aged care
* Flexible and willing to travel and undertake rural outreach
Requirements
* Registered or eligible for registration with the Podiatry Board of Australia (AHPRA)
* Current NSW driver's licence and ability to travel long distances, including overnight stays
Additional Information
* Eligibility for Rural Health Workforce Incentive Scheme; payments pro-rated for part-time/contract staff
* Australian citizenship or permanent residence, or eligible visa to live and work in Australia
* We are unable to sponsor visas for this position
* A eligibility list will be created for future temporary vacancies
* For role-related queries, contact Hana Skilton at Hana.Skilton@health.nsw.gov.au
Note: This position is categorized as NSW Health Category A; all new employees must comply with PD2024_015, Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination against Specified Infectious Diseases.
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