Podiatry - Podiatrist

Step out of private practice isolation and into a multi-award-winning team where your clinical skills truly change lives.

Multiple Podiatrist positions available, part-time and full-time (EFT) across one or more of our clinic locationsHourly rate range $48.17-$55.40 + Superannuation + Generous salary packaging options to reduce your cohealth taxable incomeWork for a multi-award-winning iconic community health organisation

So why cohealth?

cohealth leads the way in reducing health and social inequity in partnership with people and the communities in which they live. Named Premier's Health Service of the Year (Primary) and the Supporting LGBTIQ+ Health Service at the Victorian Public Healthcare Awards, cohealth's 1000 staff demonstrate courage, leadership, innovation, and agility in their commitment to providing inclusive and culturally safe health services that protect the human rights of all people of all gender identities, sexualities, ages, cultural and linguistic backgrounds, faiths, and abilities.

Our inclusive workplace culture enables staff to bring their whole selves to work, where uniqueness is valued, and people experience a feeling of belonging. Our aim is for everyone to thrive in their role. Please click here to find out more.

About The Role

Are you a passionate Podiatrist looking to elevate your clinical practice while championing health equity? At cohealth you will deliver holistic podiatry care as part of a vibrant multidisciplinary team. Managing a varied caseload, you'll treat foot conditions related to diabetes, peripheral vascular disease and other high-risk complications while empowering clients to prevent complications and improve their long-term health.

Manage a sustainable caseload with a maximum of two new 60-minute assessments per day, 6–12 clients daily, dedicated admin time, and no home visits.Enjoy excellent work-life balance with five weeks of annual leave, study and conference leave, and a pro-rata professional development allowance.Grow your skills through paid internal training, multidisciplinary meetings, case conferencing, and opportunities to participate in quality improvement and research projects.Be supported by a close-knit podiatry and allied health team, dedicated administration and sterilisation support, and a diverse clinical caseload including general care, paediatrics, high-risk foot, diabetes, biomechanics, orthotics, and nail surgery.

Please refer to the Position Description to know more about the role.

Your Duties Include

Deliver Advanced Clinical Care: Provide high-quality podiatric assessments and interventions, specializing in diabetes management, wound care, peripheral vascular disease, biomechanics, and nail surgery.Empower Through Education: Collaborate with clients to create practical, self-management strategies that give them autonomy over their health outcomes.Collaborate Across Disciplines: Work shoulder-to-shoulder with GPs, nurses, and other allied health professionals to provide seamless, wrap-around care for complex clients.Uphold Excellence: Maintain accurate, high-standard clinical documentation to ensure safe, seamless continuity of care.

What Cohealth Offers

Maximize Your Take-Home Pay: Generous NFP salary packaging options allow you to shield up to $15,900 p.a. (for rent, mortgage, or bills) plus an additional $2,650 p.a. for meals, entertainment, and holiday accommodation tax-free. Novated leasing is also available. Find out more on salary packaging here: https://www.ato.gov.au/Individuals/Jobs-and-employment-types/Working-as-an-employee/Salary-sacrificing-for-employees/Industry-Leading Parental Leave: Access 14 weeks of paid primary carer leave after just 6 months of continuous service. Plus, we continue to pay superannuation on your unpaid parental leave periods to bridge the retirement gap.Health & Wellbeing: Gain access to a significantly discounted fitness membership giving you and your family unlimited entry to over 290 facilities across Victoria. To find out more click hereCounselling services for you and your immediate family: Access our Employee Assistance Program (EAP), along with a range of mindfulness, resilience and wellbeing initiatives designed to support your health and wellbeingAward-Winning Culture: Work for the Premier's Health Service of the Year (Primary) and a certified Supporting LGBTIQ+ Health Service. We celebrate diversity, foster a deep sense of belonging, and encourage everyone to bring their whole selves to work.

Our Ideal Candidate

Tertiary qualification in Podiatry and AHPRA registrationAt least two years’ experience as a PodiatristDemonstrated clinical competency in the areas of biomechanical assessment, nail surgery, diabetes assessment and wound managementStrong belief and personal alignment in cohealth Values and Mission

Application Process

We will be conducting interviews for this role as applications are received.

If you have any questions regarding this role, please contact Jess Eastwood Jess.Eastwood@cohealth.org.au

All appointments are made subject to a satisfactory Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check (NCCHC), a Working with Children Check (WWCC), complete a Pre-Employment Declaration Form, evidence of legal rights to work in Australia, and evidence of vaccination.

Successful applicants will be required to provide evidence of immunisation assessment including Influenza within 12 weeks of commencement [B]. This is in accordance with the Victorian Minister of Health Mandatory Vaccination Orders and legislated requirement for influenza vaccination.