Head of Department High Risk Foot Service and Podiatry

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

Head of Department Podiatry and High Risk Foot Service RNSH/Ryde Hospital Level 5 - Temp Full Time.

Employment Type: Temporary Full Time until 6 November 2026 (with possibility of ongoing employment)

Position Classification: Podiatrist Level 5

Remuneration: $2, $2,667.53 per week

Hours Per Week: 38

Requisition ID: REQ

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

Royal North Shore and Ryde Hospital

What you'll be doing

The Head of department is responsible for providing professional leadership for Podiatry across Royal North Shore and Ryde Hospitals. The position provides advice to the Director Allied Health and Community Services on matters relating to Podiatry and High Risk Foot Services. The position is responsible for monitoring and reporting compliance with statutory and professional standards, workforce planning and clinical practice development, writing for publication, and clinical practice advancement for the discipline of podiatry.

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

Candidates will need to meet the following criteria:

• Must hold qualification recognised for registration with the Podiatry Board of Australia and clinical experience at Level 3 or above with current generalist registration with the Podiatry Board of Australia.
• During periods of system pressure, how have you demonstrated leadership in maintaining service continuity and supporting both your team and broader hospital priorities?
• How do you foster a culture of clinical excellence and accountability within your team, especially when managing high-risk patients across multiple sites?

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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 theNSW Health OASV Policy(Page 11).You will be required to complete theOASV Undertaking/ Declaration FormandTB Assessment Toolduring 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: 27 November 2025

Tentative interview dates: Week commencing 1 December 2025