Podiatrist

Why join NSLHD:

• Access generous staff benefits including salary packaging, fitness passport, flexible working and more.
• A challenging, inspiring and rewarding role with the opportunity to make a difference.

An exciting opportunity has come up to work as part of our multi-disciplinary High Risk Foot Team, across hospital and community services. The position is for a 12 month maternity locum, with the possibility of extension.

Employment Type: Temporary Part Time until 20 November 2026 (with possibility of ongoing employment)

Position Classification: Podiatrist Level 1/2

Remuneration: $ $52.83 per hour

Hours Per Week: 24

Requisition ID: REQ607323

Who we are: We are a health service that touches thousands of lives across the Northern Sydney Local Health District, together as a team of like-minded people. We are passionate, driven and have the skills and knowledge to care for our patients whilst creating the best services possible. Our teams have meaningful, interesting and rewarding work everyday. We challenge and nurture each other, sharing our knowledge and experience so that we can deliver better care for everyone There's a real sense of belonging here because we value and respect our patients, employees, and teams' voices. You'll feel a real privilege being a trusted caregiver in our patients, their families, their carers, and our communities' lives.

• Innovation is at our core, with opportunities for research driven evidence based practice, ensuring our work remains engaging and fulfilling.
• Clear pathways for career progression, supported by training secondments, recognition and mentorship, empower employee and leaders alike to reach their professional goals.
• Join us on a journey to a place where every achievement is celebrated and every opportunity is embraced.

NSLHD is proud of our diverse and inclusive workplaces, a place where health care professionals can thrive and feel they belong. We are committed to ensure that all our people feel respected and participate safely within a work environment without aggression, sexual harassment, discrimination, and racism.

Where you'll be working

Hornsby Hospital High Risk Foot Clinic and linked Community Health Centres

What you'll be doing

The Podiatrist provides a high level podiatry service to consumers appropriate to the service. This includes assessment, reviews, screening and risk stratification of consumers.

People of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander background are encouraged to apply.

Candidates will need to meet the following criteria:

1. Must hold registration with the Podiatry Board of Australia.
2. Demonstrated well developed interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills with the ability to communicate with internal and external stakeholders. Demonstrated computer literacy and ability to use health information systems.
3. Demonstrated skills and knowledge in the provision of evidenced based Podiatry service to consumers, carers and families requiring assessment, intervention, appropriate referral and discharge planning.
4. Proven ability to exercise professional judgement commensurate with years of experience and to establish effectively collaboratively working relationships within a multi-disciplinary team and inter-agency networks.

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This is a NSW Health Category A position which requires immunisation and screening for certain diseases. The full list of requirements are outlined in the NSW Health OASV Policy (Page 11). You will be required to complete the OASV Undertaking/ Declaration Form and TB Assessment Tool during the recruitment process. Please upload this with your application along with any other vaccination evidence that you may have.

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Applications Close: 1 October 2025

Tentative Interview Dates: 13 October 2025