Podiatrist Grade 2 - Locum - Monash Health

Help shape the future of healthcare at Monash Health and embark on a rewarding career where your dedication makes a difference in people’s lives.

About the Role  

We are seeking an enthusiastic Grade 2 Podiatrist to join our High Risk Foot Service in a casual position to provide care to community health, podiatry outpatients and multidisciplinary high risk foot clinics as well as acute and subacute inpatients. 

Working with a diverse range of clients, no two days will be the same. You will work alongside our talented and supportive Podiatrists as well as the wider interdisciplinary team. You will be thoroughly supported in the role with access to the Podiatry Clinical Educator to facilitate your learning and development. Rotations will be provided across the lifespan and through various programs within Monash Health ranging from Child and Family, Community Assessment and Response Team, Aged and Community Care and Allied Health Adult Inpatient Care (High Risk Foot Service). What an exciting opportunity to expand your skills! 

About Us  

Monash Health High Risk Foot Service provides best practice inpatient and outpatient care for patients with diabetes and complex limb threatening complications. The aim of the service is to provide evidence based, best practice care to patients with complex diabetes related (and other high risk) foot complications with a focus on reducing hospital admissions, minimising length of stay and reducing the rates of major amputation. The service in jointly run by Podiatry, Vascular (including Interventional Radiology), Diabetes with input from Infectious Diseases and Orthopaedics. In 2024, Monash Health was awarded with a National Association Diabetes Centres High Risk Foot Service Centre of Excellence. You will be part of the wider Monash Health Podiatry service, with access to all the benefits that offers: professional development, supervision, and broad clinical experience. You will have the support you need to flourish in your career.               

What You Bring:   

• Your forward thinking approach to care – your ideas matter to us   

• Ambition to grow your clinical skills and expand your knowledge   

• Your proactive and team player attitude    

• Your strong communication and interpersonal skills   

What you need:   

• Bachelor of Podiatry or equivalent.   

• Current registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA)    

In return we will provide,   

• A supportive and cohesive team within a larger interdisciplinary setting    

• Genuine career progression pathways including rotations within the High Risk Foot Service and into Community Health   

• Continual opportunities to use your drive for innovation to develop services to meet the changing landscape within the broader healthcare system   

For a confidential discussion and to explore this opportunity further, please reach out to Katrina Pratt (Richards) on 0413 131 ***.

Position Description can be found here

Role Statement Attachment can be found here

How to Apply

Applications are accepted via the Monash Health online EHub system. For information including how to apply and probity check requirements, please click here for the ‘Application Guide’

Applications will be screened upon receipt and selection activity may commence prior to the closing date. 

Applications will be assessed as they are received - apply now!