Podiatrist

Welcome to St John of God Health Care

St John of God Health Care is one of the largest private providers of health care services in Australia, employing more than 16,000 employees (caregivers). We operate 26 hospitals and services comprising more than 3,300 hospital beds, including home nursing, disability services and social outreach programs.

As a Catholic, not-for-profit group, we invest all profits to the communities we serve by updating and expanding our facilities and technology; expanding existing services and developing and acquiring new services; and providing Social Outreach services to people experiencing disadvantage to improve health and wellbeing.

Your role at St John of God Midland Hospital

St John of God Midland Public & Private Hospitals are excited to offer an opportunity for a suitably qualified Podiatrist to join our allied health team in a permanent part time capacity. In this role, you will contribute to delivering a high-quality, efficient podiatry service for both inpatients and outpatients.

This position is entry level and would suit a recent graduate or someone who would like to develop their career in the acute high-risk area. We will require someone to be available on Wednesday and Fridays, other days of work and the start date is negotiable. There is a possibility for up to 1 FTE to be available and for unsuccessful applicants for the permanent position to be considered for the casual pool or other similar vacancies in the near future.

The Position

• Assesses, prescribes and implements podiatry treatment for patients in both inpatient and outpatient settings
• Refers appropriately to podiatry preventative and community health programs in a timely fashion as required.
• Responsible for completing appropriate administrative duties arising. This requires liaison with the administration team, reporting of statistical data and completion of clinical documentation.
• Attends meetings and liaises with medical and other health professionals
• Uses an evidence-based, problem-solving approach to clinical Podiatry care.
• Demonstrates consolidated, current knowledge of research, evidence-based practice in Podiatry and related clinical areas.
• As relevant, supervises and supports Allied Health Assistants and Podiatry students to deliver effective services.
• Attends relevant training sessions offered by SJGHC. Satisfactory completion of all annual mandatory and unit-based competencies as required.
• Accepts responsibility for maintaining and strengthening own professional knowledge and expertise. Maintenance of own continuing professional development portfolio as required

Position Requirements

The successful applicant will hold a tertiary qualification in Podiatry and be currently registered with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA). They will demonstrate the ability to provide podiatry services independently, with effective communication and interpersonal skills. A strong capacity to work collaboratively within multidisciplinary teams, along with established referral, liaison, and community networking abilities, is essential.

Above all, patient care will be at the core of everything you do committing to and supporting our Mission and Values.

We can offer you

• Salary: $85,508 to $120,255 pro rata, plus 12% superannuation
• Permanent part time position working up to 39 hours per fortnight
• Discounts on hospital services & private health insurance
• Salary packaging up to $18,550 on a range of benefits such as mortgage, rent, meal entertainment, holiday accommodation or other everyday living expenses as well as options to salary package benefits above the FBT cap on items such as:
• Novated leasing
• work related expenses
• self-education and
• additional superannuation
• Free on-site parking
• Access to fitness and wellbeing benefits through Fitness Passport
• Innovative Professional Development opportunities
• A welcoming and supportive culture
• A healthy work-life balance through flexible work options, additional purchased leave & well-being programs

All applicants are asked to submit a copy of their CV and covering letter (of no more than 2 pages) demonstrating how you meet the above position requirements

At St John of God Health Care, we celebrate diversity and warmly welcome applications from people of all backgrounds. Our commitment is to create a safe and nurturing environment for all children and vulnerable individuals in our care and proactively take steps to protect them from abuse, ensuring their safety and well-being. Our inclusive culture fosters an environment that is respectful and secure, welcoming and accessible, and unified through our diverse community.

If we identify a surplus of suitable candidates for this role, you may also be invited to a candidate talent pool list where you could be offered an alternative position.

For enquiries about this position, please contact Jo Scheepers, Manager of Podiatry on or