Graduate Podiatrist

Why Join RMH?

• 2 positions available | Nine day fortnight or full time hours
• 12 month fixed term opportunity | January 2027 - January 2028
• Start your career in a National Association Diabetes Centres High Risk Foot Service Centre of Excellence site

About the role

Join The Royal Melbourne Hospital's Podiatry team and contribute to the delivery of high-quality care for patients with complex wound and high-risk foot conditions. We are seeking two Podiatrists to work across acute, sub-acute and community health settings, managing a diverse caseload while further developing their expertise in high-risk foot care.

This role provides an opportunity to work within a leading Podiatry and Diabetic Foot service, where you will be supported to enhance your clinical skills, contribute to innovative models of care, and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to improve patient outcomes.

Key Accountabilities

• Provide patient-centred podiatry assessment and treatment across acute, sub-acute and community health settings, with a focus on high-risk foot care, wound management and prevention of lower limb complications.
• Manage a diverse clinical caseload while developing your skills through structured supervision, clinical support and professional development opportunities.
• Work collaboratively with the multidisciplinary Diabetic Foot Unit and wider healthcare teams to deliver coordinated, evidence-based care.
• Support patient education, care planning and engagement with patients, carers and healthcare professionals to achieve positive health outcomes.
• Maintain high standards of clinical documentation and contribute to quality improvement initiatives that enhance podiatry services.

About You

• Hold a recognised Podiatry qualification and full registration with Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency
• Possess experience and interest in wound management
• Can work as part of a team and enjoy a culture of feedback and working with others
• Have effective interpersonal and communication skills both written and verbal
• Flexibility to work across acute, sub-acute and community health sites

Benefits of Working at RMH

• Meaningful Work
  Make a real difference in the lives of patients, families and our community.
• Career Growth
  Access learning, development, and diverse career opportunities.
• Supportive Culture & Belonging
  Join in a diverse and values-led organisation built on kindness, collaboration and inclusion.
• Innovation
  Help shape the future of healthcare through research, technology and new models of care.
• World-Class Excellence
  Work alongside leading healthcare professionals at one of Australia's premier public hospitals, within the Parkville Precinct—one of the world's leading biomedical and research precincts.
• Enjoy great employee benefits
  Salary packaging of up to $12,000 tax free and generous leave entitlements, including additional annual leave and a monthly accrued day off for eligible full-time staff (role/EBA dependent).
• Work in the Parkville Precinct
  Work in the Parkville precinct with excellent public transport, onsite parking options and access to staff health services.

Interested?

Click Apply to review the full job description and to submit your application, please include a cover letter and resume.

Interviews may commence as applications are received. Early applications are encouraged as the role may close once filled.

All appointments are made subject to a satisfactory Criminal History Record Check and satisfactory Working With Children Check.

The RMH is committed to creating a culturally safe environment as a collective responsibility. We draw on our principles of self-determination, equity, accountability, and shared learning to create a culturally responsive health system that challenges how we strive for continuous quality improvement to meet the expectations of the communities and patients we serve.

RMH is a child safe organisation, committed to upholding the rights, safety, and wellbeing of children and young people in line with the Child Safe Standards.

As a leader in healthcare, we recognise the need to foster a culture of equity, inclusion, and belonging. We encourage people of all backgrounds, identities, and abilities to apply, and will provide adjustments to support equitable participation.