Urgent: Senior Community Podiatrist

Department of Health Hospitals & Primary Care - Hospitals Nth Primary Health North Applications must be submitted by Sunday 16 November, 2025 11:55 PM Sunday 16 November, 2025 11:55 PM AEST Award/Classification: Allied Health Professionals Public Sector Unions Wages Agreement, Allied Health Professional, Level 3 $110,425 to $121,907 per annum Employment type: Permanent, full-time Region: North Location: Join our vibrant Podiatry North team in this permanent position. Opportunities exist to further grow your clinical practice in a supportive environment. The Team: The Podiatry team is based in the Northern Integrated Care Centre adjacent to the Launceston General Hospital (LGH). We service the central north and north east of Tasmania. Clinics are held in rural hospitals and community centres as well as in the LGH and ambulatory care clinics. We are a vibrant team, with a high risk foot service as well as Muscular skeletal podiatry and practice the full scope of podiatry. Opportunities exist to further grow your clinical practice in a supportive environment and be involved with our ongoing research project. The Role: - Provide a high standard of podiatric service to patients in the Northern District. - Work within a multidisciplinary team to build on community capacity for enhancing the health of individuals, groups and the community. - As a member of Podiatry North provide support to an integrated podiatry/foot health service You will need: - Extensive experience as a practicing Podiatrist, including proven experience in developing and delivering community based podiatry programs. - Demonstrated commitment to and understanding of the principles and processes of primary health care, health promotion and community development. - Demonstrated high level communication, negotiation, advocacy, conflict resolution and interpersonal skills, including the ability to apply such skills within a multidisciplinary team environment. - A demonstrated ability to initiate and contribute to quality improvement programs and undertake research and evaluation projects. - Ability to coordinate and monitor podiatry services within a multidisciplinary team. - Competence in computer applications including the use of word processing, data bases and web based resources. Note: - Please refer to the Statement of Duties for all the selection criteria of this position to address in your application. Why Tasmania: The Department of Health Tasmania oversees various hospitals across the state, including the Royal Hobart Hospital, Launceston General Hospital, Northwest Regional Hospital, and Mersey Community Hospital, as well as district hospitals and ambulance services. Additionally, it provides community health, mental health, and primary healthcare services to the Tasmanian community through more than 300 sites. Tasmania, Australia's only island state, offers unparalleled natural beauty and a luxurious lifestyle. Pursuing your health career in Tasmania’s public health system means building strong connections with colleagues and patients. It also means embracing a lifestyle where you can enjoy extraordinary experiences outside of work while making a significant impact on the community during work. Details of appointment: Permanent full time, day worker position, working 76hours per fortnight, commencing as soon as you can join our team. *notwithstanding hours to be negotiated with the successful applicant. Applicants should note that, for a period of twelve months from the date of publication, this selection process may be used to fill subsequent or similar full time, part time, and casual vacancies. Salary: $110,425 to $121,907 per annum. Our Employer 12% superannuation contribution is on top of this amount. - Salary range is in accordance with Allied Health Professionals Public Sector Union Wages Agreement 2022. Salary Packaging: You’ll have access to salary package a range of benefits including living expenses up to $9,010 + $2,650 in meal entertainment each FBT year + other benefits if eligible. - Please note that access to salaries beyond $119,290 is subject to qualifications and/or application to the personal upgrade scheme In addition, the following allowances calculated on the salaried incremental point may be available: - Professional Development Allowance of up to $1000 per annum Benefits available to eligible candidates: - Travel and relocation assistance support available up to $15,000 for eligible appointees from overseas, and up to $10,000 for appointees from interstate. - Professional development and accelerated pathways. - A range of leave entitlements, including study leave and Professional Development Support. - Fitness Passport – You, and your family can access 40+ fitness facilities across Tasmania for just $14.50 per week per person, or $28.05 for a family. More information about our Employee Benefits can be found here Successful applicants will be required to meet the essential criteria. - Tertiary qualification/program of study approved by the Podiatry Board of Australia - Registered with the Podiatry Board of Australia Applicants should note the following criteria are desirable: - Current Driver’s Licence - Five or more years clinical podiatry experience or demonstrated ability to work in a senior position. Note: - Please refer to the Application Guide for more information of pre-employment check. Download the Statement of Duties and any Associated Documents We encourage you to review the Statement of Duties, Applicant Guide, prior to applying for an overview of the duties, program, selection process and application guidance. Apply Online. Please click the "Apply" button on this screen to ensure that important questions about you are answered. You will be prompted to complete a 1-2 page application detailing your experience, skills and knowledge as they relate to the attached Statement of Duties. A separate statement addressing the selection criteria in the Statement of Duties is not required. *applications from Recruitment agencies will not be accepted for this role For more information: Applicants who require further information are encouraged to contact the Contact person for detailed information about the vacancy. What it is like working at the Department of Health? Compassion, Accountability, Respect, Excellent are the key values to work in Department of Health. Listen to some of the lived experiences from within the department through some of our wonderful staff and hear about their journey in relocating to Tasmania Respecting diversity is the foundation of everything that Department of Health do. This allows us to instil trust and collaborate through honest and fair communication and helps cultivate an environment of growth and innovation. We strongly encourage applicants from key communities including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, LGBTIQA+ people, and people living with disabilities. - Review the Statement of Duties and consider if you meet the requirements. - Speak to the Contact Officer if you have any questions. - Submit your application including any additional documents as specified in each individual job vacancy notice. #J-18808-Ljbffr