Podiatrist Grade 2 Full Time

• Full time / Fixed Term Maternity Leave position until October 2026
• Part time applicants considered
• Well suited for Podiatrists with private or public hospital experience

Join a supportive and energetic team to progress - or kick start - your career, delivering high quality podiatry services across High Risk Foot, inpatient, outpatient and in-home settings

New Graduates with strong clinical skills welcome to apply

Work across the full spectrum of services that St Vincent's Melbourne has to offer as part of a collaborative and supportive team.

About the Company

St Vincent's Hospital Melbourne (SVHM) is part of St Vincent's Health Australia and a leading teaching, research and tertiary health service which employs more than 6,500 staff across 18 sites throughout Melbourne. SVHM provides a diverse range of adult clinical services including acute medical and surgical services, sub-acute care, medical diagnostics, rehabilitation, allied health, mental health, palliative care, correctional health and community residential care. SVHM is one of Australia's leading Catholic not-for-profit healthcare providers.

About the Department

The Podiatry department provides podiatry and inter-disciplinary care, including high risk foot services, to patients across multiple sites including at St Vincent's Hospital Fitzroy, St George's Hospital Kew, St Vincent's on the Park and within our At Home services.

As part of our team, you will be supported by experienced podiatrists and a multidisciplinary team through a structured supervision framework. This collaborative approach ensures you have the guidance and resources needed to excel in your clinical practice and contribute meaningfully to the overall team and service functionality.

About the Role

This role is shared between the Podiatry Department (3 days per week) and St Vincent's At Home Allied Health Service (2 days per week). We are seeking a motivated and compassionate podiatrist to join our dynamic and collaborative team. You will deliver high-quality care to patients experiencing foot complications associated with diabetes, peripheral vascular disease, and pressure-related issues. You will be involved in providing care across a variety of settings, including acute, sub-acute, outpatient and at home environments.

In addition to delivering excellent clinical care, you will also contribute to essential tasks that help enhance team efficiency and patient outcomes. This is a unique opportunity to expand your professional skills while making a real difference in the lives of patients following the quality improvement process.

Classifications for this role ranges between CM7 - CV8 ($90, $103,724.40 per annum)

Duties

• Provide effective assessment, treatment and discharge planning for podiatry patients/clients
• Contribute to regular team meetings and structured, clinical supervision tailored to your learning needs
• Participate in regular CPD including support in prescribing as an endorsed prescriber
• Complete a formal quality improvement project and present this to the podiatry team and stakeholders

Qualifications, Skills and Experience

· Current Podiatry AHPRA Registration

· Current Victorian Drivers License

· Great communication skills

Benefits

• Regular clinical supervision to support your development as a recent podiatry graduate
• Exposure to acute, sub-acute and outpatient services providing a varied clinical environment with opportunities to thrive
• Salary packaging
• Employee Assistance Program
• Staff Health Centre
• Staff Car Park

Ready to apply? Please submit the following:

• A one page cover letter highlighting your interest and relevant experience for this role
• A Resume of no more than 2 pages outlining your professional history

Please click here for a copy of the position description.

At SVHM we acknowledge the importance of creating a work environment that is welcoming, safe, equitable and inclusive for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Employees and we encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples. If you would like further information, contact our Indigenous Recruitment Coordinator through our careers page.

SVHA has a duty of care under work health and safety legislation to eliminate and/or control the risk of transmission of vaccine preventable diseases (VPD) in healthcare settings. You are therefore required to comply with the SVHA Staff Health Screening Immunisation Policy, which, depending on the role you perform in the organisation will require you to undergo mandatory immunisations/vaccinations (including flu vaccinations).

All appointments are made subject to the candidate providing a current satisfactory National Police Certificate conducted by The Victoria Police.

Shortlisting for this position will commence immediately. We encourage you to apply promptly as the advertisement may close early should a suitable applicant be sourced.

For further information contact Podiatry Manager, Kate Waller: ,