Senior Podiatrist

• Flinders and Upper North Local Health Network – Port Augusta/Whyalla
• AHP3 | Full Time | Ongoing
• Base Salary Range: $108,347 - $116,216 p.a
• In addition to base salary, this position attracts Superannuation, Leave Loading and Salary Sacrificing Benefits (salary packaging).

Join our team and make a difference in the lives of patients in our community with your expertise and commitment

About Us:

The Flinders and Upper North region offers a relaxed lifestyle, breath taking views, endless adventures and friendly and diverse communities. With a short commute to work, you'll have more time in your day to spend with your family, friends and explore the many attractions of the Flinders and Upper North region. With wide-open spaces, parks and sports and access to many recreational activities, you'll find something to enjoy outside of work. There is access to public and private schooling, including tertiary education, making it a great place to raise a family.

You will become a part of a supportive and welcoming team and have opportunities to work in a variety of settings whilst working across both discipline specific and multi-disciplinary teams. You'll also have access to continuing education and development opportunities, allowing you to grow your career, all while working to improve community health outcomes and wellbeing.

Find out more about working with the Flinders and Upper North Local Health Network at: Working at the FUNLHN

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FUNLHN Information

Service:

Allied and Community Health Service

Our Allied and Community Health Teams are multi-disciplinary teams who work together towards the common goal of improving health outcomes of our community members. Services are based in Port Augusta and Whyalla, with regular outreach clinics held in Roxby Downs, Quorn, Hawker, Maree and Leigh Creek. We offer a wide range of centre-based, in-home and community-based services to people of all ages and tailor our services to best meet our client needs. To find out more about the Services at Country Health Connect - Flinders and Upper North Community Health Service | SA Health

About Port

About

Orthotic and Prosthetics (O&P)

Whyalla Hospital Orthotics and Prosthetics department provides personalised support for custom braces or artificial limbs.  As the only Orthotics and Prosthetics service located outside of the metropolitan area, we provide services in the regional centres of Port Augusta, Port Lincoln, and Port Pirie. Also providing services to clients staying in Whyalla hospital and those visiting for appointments, including rehabilitation and temporary prosthetic care. The O&P team help people who are part of the NDIS (National Disability Insurance Scheme) with their ongoing care and work with podiatrists to support clients with high-risk feet in Whyalla and Port Augusta. Our overall goal is to improve client's movement and quality of life through treatment, education, and support.

Relocation and Accommodation Assistance:

• Financial assistance for relocation may be available for eligible applicants for appointments prior to 31 December 2026. Further details regarding this can be found here
• Accommodation support may be available - conditions apply

Support and Training:

• Supervision – as per the Regional LHN Allied Health Supervision Framework
• Access to Professional Development funding
• Scholarships may be available to undertake a Certificate of Rural General Practice/Graduate Diploma of Rural Generalist Practice via the Allied Health Rural Generalist Pathway (AHRGP) Rural Generalist Program - JCU Australia
• Access to contextual Aboriginal Cultural Awareness Training (specific to the region) and access to Aboriginal Liaison Officers and Aboriginal Health Practitioners
• Links with Rural Support Service (RSS) – for useful resources and professional support and/or Clinical Governance 

About the Role:

The Senior Podiatrist is a seasoned, highly skilled clinician who plays a pivotal role in delivering exceptional services and providing clinical leadership to allied health professionals across the Flinders Upper North Regional Health Service and rural/remote areas of South Australia. With a focus on enhancing the quality, safety, and community-driven distribution of services, the Senior Podiatrist collaborates with allied health teams, managers, and key stakeholders to shape innovative models of care and drive workforce development initiatives. This role offers an exciting opportunity to make a lasting impact on the health and wellbeing of local communities.

To support your transition, we offer up to $13,000 reimbursement for relocation costs (e.g., travel, removalists), 3 months of free accommodation, and professional supervision within your discipline to foster your clinical and professional growth. You'll also have access to ongoing professional development and networking opportunities, a thorough orientation, and salary packaging options to make the most of your career with us.

Learn more about our Allied Health workforce

Looking for a change in scenery? – Allied Health

About You:

• Must hold a recognised qualification within the Podiatry Profession and be eligible for (full) membership of the relevant Allied Health Profession. 
• Apply specialist expertise (e.g., as a Rural Generalist or in a specific discipline) to deliver complex clinical or consultancy services across FUNLHN and relevant networks.
• Work independently with clinical competence and advanced reflective-practice skills, using professional guidance for new or complex techniques.
• Use in-depth knowledge of FUNLHN's strategies, operations, service delivery, and workforce to manage complex responsibilities.
• Advise management on professional service development, practice, and redesign to meet demand and client needs.

Please refer to the role description below for more detailed information on the position, responsibilities, and qualifications.

Immunisation Risk for this position is - Category A (direct contact with blood or body substances)

Applicant Information:

• The South Australian public sector promotes diversity and flexible ways of working including part-time. Applicants are encouraged to discuss the flexible working arrangements for this role.
• Appointment will be subject to a satisfactory Criminal History Check and Immunisation compliance as indicated on the Role description.
• SA Health Services are required to implement the Addressing vaccine preventable disease: Occupational assessment, screening and vaccination policy in the workplace.
• Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants are encouraged to apply. Job Ref: 894730

Want To Know More? Contact:

Tess Badenoch - Regional Team Leader (Clinical Services), ,

Application Closing Date: Tuesday 11th November PM

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894730 AHP3 Role

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