Overview
* Make a meaningful impact in complex wound care
* Work in a leading interdisciplinary Foot Wound Clinic
* Build specialist skills with ongoing professional development
Deliver expert podiatric care to improve outcomes for patients with complex foot wounds.
Employment Type: Permanent Full Time
Position Classification: Podiatrist Level 1 / Level 2
Remuneration: $76,364.00 - $89,232.00 / $95,131.00 - $108,943.00 per annum
Hours Per Week: 38 (Job Share considered for part time hours)
Location: Westmead Hospital
Where you\'ll be working
Join the highly regarded Foot Wound Clinic at Westmead Hospital, part of a collaborative, patient‐centred multidisciplinary service. You'll work alongside specialist clinicians dedicated to evidence‐based practice and innovation in chronic wound management.
You will be part of a team that offers:
* A supportive learning environment to grow specialist wound‐care skills
* Strong interdisciplinary collaboration with Vascular Surgery and other specialties
* Access to leading technology including gait analysis and CAD orthotic design
* A culture focused on compassion, excellence and continuous improvement
* Opportunities to contribute to research and service development
What you\'ll be doing
You will deliver best‐practice podiatric assessment and treatment to patients presenting with complex foot wounds, ensuring safe, high‐quality care within an interdisciplinary framework.
Key responsibilities include:
* Providing comprehensive assessment and management of patients with complex needs and foot wounds
* Applying skills in gait analysis, offloading, Total Contact Casting and orthotic prescription
* Maintaining accurate clinical documentation, data collection and communication with external care providers
* Contributing to research, audits and service improvement initiatives supporting the strategic direction of the clinic
* Participating in ongoing professional development, mandatory training and WHS compliance
Ready to make a difference?
At NSW Health, you'll find purpose in every role. Apply today to help deliver safer, better care for our community—and build a rewarding career with one of Australia's largest and most innovative health systems.
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
* Registration: Current registration with AHPRA
Selection Criteria
Demonstrated knowledge in the treatment and management of patients; who may be distressed, presenting with foot wounds according to established best practice guidelines
* Willingness to participate in ongoing education and promotion of the Foot Wound Clinic, Westmead Hospital
* Knowledge and compliance of OH&S and Infection Control policies and legislation and willingness to participate in continuous Quality Improvement activities
* Knowledge in the prescription and application of orthotic therapy and offloading modalities
* Experience or knowledge of computerised gait analysis, orthotic therapy and offloading modalities
* Demonstrated ability to work autonomously and within an interdisciplinary team
* Effective interpersonal skills with a demonstrated ability to develop and maintain relationships with clients
* Excellent time management and organisation skills with attention to detail
Requisition ID: REQ642594
Applications Close: 26th March 2026
Need more information?
* Find out more about applying for this position.
* 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 Chantell Yaghi at Chantell.Yaghi@health.nsw.gov.au
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 2024- Stepping Up information page.
Westmead hospital car parking allocation model is changing. There is a waitlist for parking for new staff commencing at Westmead Hospital. This does not apply for staff with disability.
Please note: To be eligible for permanent appointment to a position in NSW Health, you must have an Australian citizenship or permanent Australian residency.
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