Senior Podiatrist

We're looking for a passionate and skilled Podiatrist to join our High-Risk Foot Clinic. You'll work with an expert, multidisciplinary team to deliver care that improves outcomes and helps patients live more comfortably, confidently, and independently. The role is based in Tamworth and involves travel to regional communities as part of outreach programs.

Remuneration: $121,658 - $124,607 per annum + superannuation + salary packaging + rural incentives

Location: Tamworth Community Health Service

Employment Type: Temporary Full Time – Until June 2027

Position Classification: Podiatrist Level 4

Requisition ID: REQ6033226

Applications Close: Sunday 21 September 2025

• Support older adults through the Commonwealth Home Support Program, helping them stay mobile, safe, and thriving in their own homes.
• Take your skills on the road with the Royal Flying Doctor Service, delivering podiatry care to regional communities across New England, including Inverell and Moree (rural outreach may include overnight stays).
• Be part of New England Community Aged Care Services (NECACS) – a dynamic, multidisciplinary team providing person-centred care where it's needed most.

You'll be based in Tamworth, a regional city with affordable housing, modern amenities, and a vibrant community. Enjoy a balanced lifestyle with professional fulfilment and opportunities to build strong connections within and beyond the workplace.

There are opportunities to engage with the Welcome Experience – a free service helping essential workers relocate to regional NSW with personalised support.

We are looking for someone who cares deeply about people and community. You'll thrive in this role if you are:

• Experienced in managing high-risk foot conditions.
• Organised, proactive, and good with documentation.
• A team player with excellent communication skills.
• Empathetic and patient-focused, with a genuine passion for aged care.
• Flexible and adventurous, happy to travel and undertake rural outreach.

• Be rewarded with up to $10,000 in the first 12 months plus up to $10,000 each year thereafter under the Rural Health Workforce Incentive Scheme.
• Sustainable Healthcare: Together towards zero
• Proximity to shopping and other services
• ADO's each month for full-time employees
• Salary packaging options
• Fitness Passport
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for staff and family members
• Opportunity to work with a range of non-clinical and clinical professionals

• Registered or eligible for registration with the Podiatry Board of Australia (AHPRA).
• Current NSW driver's licence and ability to travel distances, sometimes greater than 150km from Tamworth. Some overnight stays may be required due to clinic needs.

• * Based on a minimum 18-month commitment to the position or the agreed duration of the contract. Pro-rata payments apply for part-time/contract employees. If the contract ends early, partial repayment of incentives may be required. For eligibility, visit the Rural Health Workforce Incentive Scheme. Contact HNELHD-RuralIncentives@health.nsw.gov.au for details.
• Previous candidates need not re-apply.
• To be eligible for employment, you must be an Australian citizen, permanent resident, New Zealand citizen with current NZ passport, or hold an appropriate visa for Australia. Temporary visa sponsorship will follow visa conditions.
• An eligibility list will be created for future temporary vacancies.
• We are unable to sponsor visas for this position.

Need more information?

Contact: Hana Skilton at Hana.Skilton@health.nsw.gov.au

Information for Applicants: Applicants will be assessed against essential requirements and selection criteria. For help addressing selection criteria, visit: https://bit.ly/3vL5fq2