[Urgent] Regional Podiatrist
4 weeks ago
Overview
SA Health
Job reference: 911000
Location: 5600 - WHYALLA
Job status: Ongoing
Eligibility: Open to Everyone
- Flinders and Upper North Local Health Network - Whyalla/Port Augusta
- AHP1/2 | Full Time | Ongoing
- Base Salary Range: $71,217 - $106,330 p.a
- In addition to base salary, this position attracts Superannuation, Leave Loading and Salary Sacrificing Benefits (salary packaging).
Join our Allied Health team and use your podiatry expertise to deliver high-quality, community-focused care that makes a lasting difference in people's lives
About Us
The Flinders and Upper North region offers a relaxed lifestyle, breath taking views, endless adventures and friendly and diverse communities. With a short commute to work, you/'ll have more time in your day to spend with your family, friends and explore the many attractions of the Flinders and Upper North region. With wide-open spaces, parks and sports and access to many recreational activities, you/'ll find something to enjoy outside of work. There is access to public and private schooling, including tertiary education, making it a great place to raise a family.
You will become a part of a supportive and welcoming team and have opportunities to work in a variety of settings whilst working across both discipline specific and multi-disciplinary teams. You/'ll also have access to continuing education and development opportunities, allowing you to grow your career, all while working to improve community health outcomes and wellbeing.
Find out more about working with the Flinders and Upper North Local Health Network at: Working at the FUNLHN
Want to discover more watch: Come and Discover FUNLHN
FUNLHN Information Page.pdf
Service
Allied and Community Health Service
Our Allied and Community Health Teams are multi-disciplinary teams who work together towards the common goal of improving health outcomes of our community members. Services are based in Port Augusta and Whyalla, with regular outreach clinics held in Roxby Downs, Quorn, Hawker, Maree and Leigh Creek. We offer a wide range of centre-based, in-home and community-based services to people of all ages and tailor our services to best meet our client needs. To find out more about the Services at Country Health Connect - Flinders and Upper North Community Health Service | SA Health
Orthotic and Prosthetics (O&P)
Whyalla Hospital Orthotics and Prosthetics department provides personalised support for custom braces or artificial limbs. As the only Orthotics and Prosthetics service located outside of the metropolitan area, we provide services in the regional centres of Port Augusta, Port Lincoln, and Port Pirie. Also providing services to clients staying in Whyalla hospital and those visiting for appointments, including rehabilitation and temporary prosthetic care. The O&P team help people who are part of the NDIS (National Disability Insurance Scheme) with their ongoing care and work with podiatrists to support clients with high-risk feet in Whyalla and Port Augusta. Our overall goal is to improve client/'s movement and quality of life through treatment, education, and support.
About Whyalla.pdf
About Port Augusta.pdf
Relocation and Accommodation Assistance
- Financial assistance for relocation may be available for eligible applicants for appointments prior to 31 December 2026. Further details regarding this can be found here
- Accommodation support may be available - conditions apply
Support and Training
- Supervision - as per the Regional LHN Allied Health Supervision Framework
- Access to Professional Development funding
- Support with transitioning into professional practice (AHP1) - through the Transition to Professional Practice Program for Allied Health Professionals. Transition to Professional Practice Program for Allied Health Professionals (AHPs) | SA Health
- Scholarships may be available to undertake a Certificate of Rural General Practice/Graduate Diploma of Rural Generalist Practice via the Allied Health Rural Generalist Pathway (AHRGP) Rural Generalist Program - JCU Australia
- Access to contextual Aboriginal Cultural Awareness Training (specific to the region) and access to Aboriginal Liaison Officers and Aboriginal Health Practitioners
- Links with Rural Support Service (RSS) - for useful resources and professional support and/or Clinical Governance
About the Role
Whether you/'re starting out or stepping into a more senior role, this is an exciting opportunity to join our Allied Health team as a Podiatrist and contribute to the delivery of integrated, community-focused care across the Flinders and Upper North region.
As the AHP1 Podiatrist, you will work under the guidance of an experienced Podiatrist, delivering a mix of preventative, early intervention, and therapeutic podiatry services. You/'ll work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team to address the health needs of the local community, gaining valuable experience and building your clinical skills.
As the AHP2 Podiatrist, you/'ll apply your clinical experience and growing expertise to independently plan, deliver, and evaluate comprehensive podiatry services. Working with reduced clinical supervision, you may also contribute to the supervision and support of junior podiatrists, allied health assistants, and students. Your work will span prevention, intervention, and rehabilitation—ensuring the best possible outcomes for individuals and the broader community.
Learn more about our Allied Health workforce
About You
- Must hold a recognised qualification within a relevant Allied Health profession and be eligible for practicing membership of the relevant Professional Association.
AHP1
- Provide a broad range of clinical services, selecting, adopting and applying methods, procedures and standards which are generally well established and straightforward.
- Exercise professional judgment within prescribed areas, with support from a Clinical Senior to verify methods and results.
- Provide straightforward clinical services, including one-on-one, group and health promotion activities.
- Manage and prioritise personal workload.
AHP2
- Apply professional expertise, developing generalist/specialist knowledge, clinical competence and experience to provide professional services to client groups in circumstances requiring increasingly complex practice skills.
- Exercise professional judgment in the selection and adaptation of established methods, procedures, and techniques within the profession.
- May provide a broad range of clinical and consultative services across a range of service settings, including one-on-one, group based and health promotion activities.
- Manage and prioritise personal workload and support others in developing workload management plans, including in the allocation of team resources.
Please refer to the role descriptions below for more detailed information on the position, responsibilities, and qualifications.
Immunisation Risk for this position is - Category A (direct contact with blood or body substances)
Applicant Information
- Appointment will be subject to a satisfactory Criminal History Check and Immunisation compliance as indicated on the Role description.
- SA Health Services are required to implement the Addressing vaccine preventable disease: Occupational assessment, screening and vaccination policy in the workplace.
- Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants are encouraged to apply. Job Ref: 911000
Want To Know More?
Contact:
Tess Badenoch - Regional Team Leader (Clinical Services), 8648 8327, teresa.badenoch@sa.gov.au
Application Closing Date
Wednesday 22nd October 2025 - 11.55PM
Attachments
- 911000 AHP1 Role Description.pdf
- 911000 AHP2 Role Description.pdf
- JCS+Podiatrist+final.pdf
- Australian applicant guidelines
- International applicant guidelines
Flexibility Statement
The South Australian public sector promotes diversity and flexible ways of working including part-time. Applicants are encouraged to discuss the flexible working arrangements for this role.
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