Podiatrist - Port Pirie

Yorke and Northern Local Health Network, Allied Health Team
Location based in Port Pirie
Salary : $71,217 - $106,330 p.a.
(pro rata) - AHP1 / AHP2 + superannuation + leave loading + salary sacrifice benefits
Temporary Full Time Contract (up to 1 February 2027)
Part time hours will be considered
Please note that this position is multi-classed as either an AHP1 or AHP2.
Join our dynamic team and expand your Podiatry skills across diverse clinical settings with full support
Join our vibrant and enthusiastic Allied Health Team and broaden your experience as you provide podiatry services in a wide range of clinical settings.
As a Podiatrist at Yorke and Northern Local Health Network (YNLHN), you will have the opportunity to work with a clinically diverse caseload from paediatrics to inpatient, outpatient, NDIS, high risk, biomechanics, telehealth, and residential care, broadening your experience across various clinical environments.
We value peer support and clinical supervision, ensuring this is embedded in practice for all staff.
YNLHN Podiatrists are encouraged to develop independent working skills while being connected to a team with wide-ranging interests and experience.
Opportunities include:

Providing regional outreach clinics across the YNLHN area
Collaborating within a multidisciplinary team to address complex clinical needs and support positive outcomes
Developing skills in high risk foot care, paediatrics, biomechanics, residential care, outpatient clinics, and inpatient services
Participating in service provision and improvement projects
Contributing to student placements, projects, and work experience opportunities
Engaging in ongoing professional development

Make the move - join the podiatry team in Port Pirie
Essential Criteria:

Recognised qualification within the Podiatry profession and eligibility for full practising membership of the relevant Professional Association
For disciplines requiring registration, current registration must be maintained
Participation in accredited professional development programs is desirable

Incentives and Support:

Up to $13,000 reimbursement for relocation costs
3 months free accommodation and subsidised rental for short-term contracts
Professional supervision for clinical development
Support for career development, whether early career or experienced
Minimum of $2000 annually for professional development
Transition to Professional Practice Program for new rural clinicians
Comprehensive orientation and buddy system
Salary sacrifice options

About the Region:
Set against the Southern Flinders Ranges on Spencer Gulf, Port Pirie offers heritage, industrial history, and cultural vibrancy.
The Mid North region features rural landscapes, native wildlife, and outdoor activities like fishing, bushwalking, and camping.
The area includes outreach to regional sites and is home to a well-equipped health service at Port Pirie GP Plus.
A career here offers diverse job prospects and the chance to develop skills quickly, with scenery ranging from farms to ocean views and ranges.
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Applicant Information:

This position is classified as either AHP1 or AHP2, depending on qualifications and experience.
Flexible working arrangements are encouraged and considered, including part-time options.
Please specify your preference in your cover letter.
Appointment is subject to criminal history checks and immunisation requirements:

DHS Working With Children Check
DHS NDIS Worker Check
National Police Certificate for vulnerable groups
Immunisation Category A

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants are encouraged to apply.
Job ref: 883569.
Enquiries: Melanie Prior, Healthy Living Team Leader, Phone: 0481094873, Email: Melanie.
Prior@sa.gov.au
Application Closing Date: 4 September 2025 - 11:55 PM
For more information, visit the SA Health Careers website.
Attachments: Role descriptions and job capacity statement PDFs.
For further info and to apply, visit www.sahealth.sa.gov.au/careers and search for Job Ref: 882613.
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