Clinical Lead Podiatry

Salary:

AHP1 Grade 3, Year 1-4 ($55.60-$63.54/hour + Super

Location:

GH Wangaratta

Documentation:

Position Description

Employment Type:

PT - Part-time Temporary

Department:

Rural Health

Closing Date:

23 Nov 2025

• Flexible hours and arrangements, for a healthy work-life balance
• Generous Not for Profit Salary Packaging A$15,900 tax free
• Maternity Leave cover position – 0.3 EFT (22.8h/fortnight) until 11/05/2026

ABOUT US

Gateway Health is a community health service providing health and welfare services to individuals, families and communities across Northeast Victoria and parts of Southern New South Wales. We are a not-for-profit Company limited by guarantee and a registered Community Health Service under the Health Services Act 1988 (Vic).

The organisation employs over 380 staff providing a range of primary health and community services across the Ovens Murray region in Northeast Victoria and parts of Southern New South Wales. Gateway Health serves all people and is committed to improving individual and population health outcomes. We do this by providing health care and support to individuals and communities in times of need, and by actively working with our partners to address the social and environmental determinants of health.

ABOUT THE ROLE

As the Clinical Lead Podiatry, you'll provide leadership and guidance to our dedicated Podiatry team within the Rural Health Program. Working alongside a multidisciplinary Allied Health and Nursing team, you'll ensure high-quality, evidence-based care for clients across our community, from older adults to people living with disabilities or chronic conditions.

This role combines clinical expertise with team leadership and quality improvement. You'll help shape the future of podiatry services at Gateway Health, promoting best practice and supporting our commitment to wellness, reablement, and client-centred care.

This position is temporary until 11/05/2026 to cover maternity leave and is at 0.3 EFT, which is 22.8h per fortnight. Days of work can be negotiated.

ABOUT YOU

You're an experienced and passionate Podiatrist with a strong foundation in community-based care and a commitment to empowering both clients and colleagues.

To be successful in the role you will have

• Tertiary qualifications in Podiatry and current AHPRA registration
• At least 5 years' experience in podiatry, ideally in community health
• Advanced clinical knowledge and a collaborative approach to leadership

If you're ready to lead a supportive and values-driven team while continuing to make a real difference in rural health, we'd love to hear from you.

REMUNERATION

Allied Health Professionals Victoria Community Health Centres Multi Employer Enterprise Agreement

Classification – AHP1 Grade 3, Year 1-4 ($55.60-$63.54/hour + Superannuation)

GATEWAY HEALTH CULTURE

Gateway Health promotes a learning culture that encourages innovation and initiative and recognises our staff as our greatest asset. Gateway Health is committed to creating a workforce that reflects the communities we serve. We believe that a workforce that recognises and celebrates diversity will best meet the health and well-being needs of all people we serve within our community.

GATEWAY HEALTH BENEFITS

• Work within a supportive team environment.
• Laptop, mobile phone with remote access on and offsite
• Generous Not for Profit Salary Packaging A$15,900 tax free
• Flexible hours and arrangements, for a healthy work-life balance
• Option to be able to swap any existing public holiday to another religious holiday or day of significance of your choice.
• Paid parental leave.
• Professional development + ongoing training and support provided.
• Limited free car parking
• Fitness Passport - a discounted workplace health and fitness program for you and your family
• Access to regular external supervision debriefing with Employee Assistance Program (EAP) support available as needed, together with Group Supervision and Wellness activities.
• Access to our free confidential counselling service through EAP for staff and their family
• Access to annual vaccination program
• Discounted Health Insurance
• A suite of employee reward and recognition programs

For a confidential chat about the position please call Steven Garoni on

Don't meet every single requirement? At Gateway Health we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace, so if you're excited about this role but your past experience doesn't align perfectly with every selection criteria and/or qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.

APPLICATIONS CLOSE SUNDAY 23rd NOVEMBER 2025

As part of our recruitment process, we will be reviewing applications as they are received. As a result, this position may close prior to the closing date. If you are interested in working with us, we recommend sending your application across as soon as possible. Best of Luck

Gateway Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to creating a workforce that reflects the communities we serve. We believe that a workforce that recognises and celebrates diversity will best meet the health and well-being needs of all people we serve including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples; people with disability, lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and gender diverse people, intersex people, people experiencing health inequalities, and culturally and linguistically diverse people.

Please Note - should you be successful; you are required to undergo a:

• Criminal History Check
• Working With Children Check
• National Disability Inclusion Scheme Worker Check
• Evidence of Influenza Vaccination
• Proof of your eligibility to work in Australia (provide a copy of your birth certificate, passport. VISA, etc)

If you have any support or access requirements, we encourage you to advise us at time of application. We will then work with you to identify the best way to assist you through the recruitment process.

All personal information will be kept confidential in compliance with relevant privacy legislation.