Podiatrist

About Us:

At Uniting AgeWell, we support older people to experience wellbeing, choice, and independence. We are a values-based organization committed to providing high-quality community and residential services. For more information, please visit www.unitingagewell.org

Why Choose Uniting AgeWell - Allied Health (Braybrook)?

- Be Part of Something New: Join our expanding services in the West Melbourne Metro Region and contribute to a fresh, innovative approach to Allied Health in Community Aged Care.
- Future-Focused Environment: This role offers the opportunity to operate, collaborate and innovate in our brand-new, state-of-the-art Braybrook Allied Health space, designed to foster collaboration and innovation and equipped with purpose-built consultation and dedicated podiatry treatment space, including a fully equipped gym, a wellness studio, new equipment, and office areas that provide an ideal environment for administrative tasks and report writing.
- Driving Change: Be at the forefront of transforming Allied Health services in the community, with a focus on empowering clients and embracing new approaches.
- Easy access to public transport and on-site parking
- Above award hourly rates
- Salary packaging benefit up to $15,900 + $2,650 annually
- Annual Leave loading
- Career pathways, education, and training opportunities
- Comprehensive Employee Assistance Program available 24/7 for our staff
- Enhanced Parental Leave options

About the role:

- Join a supportive and growing Allied Health team, where you'll have opportunities to contribute and develop alongside the service
- Education and Professional Development: We provide generous financial support for professional development, enabling you to expand your skills and knowledge in your chosen areas of interest.
- Contribute to the innovation and evolution of our Allied Health service model, with the opportunity to implement best practices and influence future service delivery.

As a qualified Podiatrist, you will play a pivotal role in establishing our innovative service in our new Braybrook Allied Health site. You’ll be responsible for providing focused home- on-site services (as well as the possibility of home based services) for older clientele (65+) with a variety of health conditions.

Our service is built on a foundation of innovation, focusing on clients’ strengths, goal-directed interventions, and maximizing independence and autonomy. We aim to redefine how Allied Health is delivered in Community Aged Care. You will be part of a supportive team with regular team meetings, one-to-one clinical supervision, and support from the Clinical Lead.

About you:

You are a passionate and motivated podiatrist with excellent clinical skills, committed to continuous learning and delivering best practice. You want to make a difference in the lives of older adults by enhancing their self-esteem, empowering them to make choices, and achieving exceptional outcomes. You are interested in working with us from 2 and 5 days per week, Monday to Friday.

This is the place for you if you:

- Recognised tertiary qualification in Podiatry
- Current registration with AHPRA
- Experience working in the Community Aged Care sector
- Demonstrated knowledge of clinical practice working with a variety of health conditions in 65+ year old clientele
- Have full Australian working rights and are able to pass a national police clearance.
- Have a valid driver's license and access to a car
- Ability to collaborate effectively within a team while also managing an individual caseload.
- Are committed to being part of a workplace culture based on the BESTway of life (Believe, Excel, Support and Trust)

Essentials for working in Aged Care:

- A current Working With Children Check card / Vulnerable People card
- Current and ongoing flu vaccinations
- Australian working rights
- Ability to pass a national police clearance and NDIS Clearance

Make a positive difference in your community – apply now

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples are encouraged to apply for this role.

For more information please contact the Recruitment Team atRecruitment@unitingagewell.org. Please note the position and location.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. We look forward to hearing from you

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