Podiatrist Grade 3 - Foot and Ankle Orthopaedic Diversion - Dandenong Hospital

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A rare opportunity for a Musculoskeletal Podiatrist at Monash Health!

About the Role

Monash Health is proud to offer a unique podiatry position at Dandenong Hospital that has not been seen in the Victorian public hospital system for many years. We are seeking an exceptional Grade 3 Musculoskeletal Podiatrist (0.2 EFT) fixed term until 18 June 2027, to lead an innovative Department of Health-funded trial service designed to divert suitable patients from the Orthopaedic Surgical waitlist through advanced podiatric assessment and intervention.

Reporting to our Orthopaedic Podiatry Service Lead, this position will work alongside our foot and ankle orthopaedic surgeons, multidisciplinary podiatry team, and broader interdisciplinary workforce, you will play a pivotal role in shaping a contemporary model of care that improves patient access, outcomes, and experience.

This is a rare opportunity for an experienced clinician to combine advanced clinical expertise, service leadership, and workforce development in a role that has the potential to influence future musculoskeletal care pathways.

About You

You are a highly skilled musculoskeletal podiatrist with extensive experience and expertise in complex foot and ankle conditions, rehabilitation, biomechanics, orthotic therapy, and medical imaging. You are a collaborative clinical leader who thrives on innovation, enjoys and has experience in mentoring others, and is passionate about improving patient outcomes through evidence-based care. Endorsement for Scheduled Medicines, or progress towards endorsement, is highly desirable.

What You Bring

Your forward thinking approach to care - your ideas matter to us Strong leadership and mentoringYou will hold Endorsement for Scheduled Medicines or actively working towards Expert clinical knowledge in High Risk Foot with past experience within the Orthopaedic High Risk Foot service desirableProficient knowledge in foot function and offloading techniquesYour 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)

About the Department

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), Orthopaedics, Diabetes with input from Infectious Diseases. In 2024, Monash Health was awarded with a National Association Diabetes Centres High Risk Foot Service Centre of Excellence.

Why you will love working with us

A supportive and cohesive team within a larger interdisciplinary setting Genuine career progression pathways 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) Head of Podiatry on 04•• ••• 656 or ••••@monashhealth.org

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At Monash Health, our people are at the heart of everything we do. Our culture is inclusive, supportive and future-focused, underpinned by clear values and a commitment to continuous improvement.

Our teams play a critical role in bringing our new strategy to life, challenging traditional approaches, embracing innovation, and ensuring every appointment reflects our commitment to equity, transparency and excellence.

You'll be encouraged to share ideas, contribute to improvement initiatives, and grow alongside experienced professionals who are passionate about what they do.

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We recognise the value of equal employment opportunity. We are committed to patient safety, promoting fairness, equity and diversity in the workplace and to Child Safe Standards.

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

Applications close: 21 August 2026