Podiatrist - Grade 1

Requisition No: 5193

Executive Division: Operations

Division: Western Health at Home

Program: Western Hub

Department: Allied Health Chiropody / Podiatry

Enterprise Agreement: Allied Health Professionals (Victorian Public Sect

Job Function: Allied Health Professionals

Project:

• Location: Footscray, Sunshine, Williamstown, Dame Phyllis Frost Centre
• Employment Type: Ongoing,Full Time
• Salary: Grade 1

About the role

There is an opportunity for a Grade 1 Podiatrist to join the team at Western Health. The Podiatrists at Western Health deliver acute, subacute and community-based care to patients. New graduates are welcome to apply.

The Grade 1 Podiatrist is responsible for the provision of timely and appropriate podiatry services to inpatients and outpatients across all campuses of Western Health. The role is well supported by a large team of Podiatrist's and a podiatry dedicated Clinical Educator.

The Podiatrist will work within the Allied Health and Western Health at Home divisions to provide a high-quality targeted service designed to improve health outcomes for patients. These directorates work closely together and the Grade 1 Podiatrist may be involved in clinical activities within the Diabetes Foot Service, Podiatry, Specialists Rehabilitation Program and Dame Phillis Frost Correctional facility as required. At times flexibility of caseload may be required to include all other sites of Western Health such as Footscray, Sunshine and Williamstown Hospitals.

Key responsibilities:

• Delivery of care in the admitted and outpatient setting
• Collaborate with other health professionals within an established interdisciplinary care setting
• Contribute to Podiatry and Diabetes Foot Service team goals

About you:

• Recognised degree or equivalent in Podiatry
• Professional registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency
• Highly developed interpersonal, written and electronic communication skills
• Computer literacy
• Excellent organisational and time management skills
• Knowledge of and participation in continuous quality improvement processes
• Commitment to continuing professional development
• Experience in the acute or subacute health care setting

Position Description

About Western Health

Western Health is one of the largest healthcare providers in Victoria, caring for a vibrant, diverse and rapidly growing community of one million people in Melbourne's western suburbs.

With more than 13,000 staff, Western Health delivers 800,000+ occasions of care every year, providing high-quality, person-centred care across every life stage.

We provide a combination of hospital, community-based, at-home and in-reach services to aged, adult and paediatric patients and newborn babies. Specialties include

oncology, renal, mental health, women's health and maternity, chronic diseases, geriatrics and cardiology.

We have remarkable strengths in chronic disease, complex care and developing innovative and sustainable healthcare solutions. Our experience at the coalface of healthcare delivery for some of Australia's most culturally and socioeconomically diverse and vulnerable populations provides us with unique insights into the most pressing health challenges.

Western Health operates four acute public hospitals: Sunshine Hospital (including Joan Kirner Women's and Children's), Footscray Hospital, Williamstown Hospital and Bacchus Marsh Hospital. We also operate Sunbury Community Hospital, Sunshine Mental Health and Wellbeing Centre, Melton Health and Community Services, Bacchus Marsh Community Health Centre, Caroline Springs Community Health Centre and Grant Lodge Residential Aged Care in Bacchus Marsh. Western Health also provides the primary healthcare service at the Dame Phyllis Frost Centre, a women's prison located in Ravenhall.

Why join us?

Compensation and benefits

• Competitive salary packages aligned with market standards.
• Health and wellbeing programs, including flexible work arrangements.
• Scholarships and grants to support your continuous learning journey.

Learning and development opportunities

• Access the Western Health Learning Academy (WHA) for personalised learning pathways.
• Professional growth programs, including postgraduate studies and clinical education.
• Mentorship and career support.

Community impact and inclusion

• Make a meaningful difference in patients' lives through compassionate care.
• Join a workforce that champions diversity and inclusion.
• Engage in community wellbeing initiatives and groundbreaking healthcare research.

Organisational culture and environment

• Thrive in a collaborative, compassionate and innovative team environment.
• Be part of a culture that celebrates continuous improvement and excellence in healthcare.

Ready to make an impact?

Simply click on the "apply" button and follow the prompts.

If you are currently employed at Western Health, please ensure you sign in through the 'Employee Login' via the external Careers Page or access the Careers Page via the intranet before applying.

Closing date: 11:59pm on 4 September 2025.

Enquiries: For further information about this role, contact Casie Barrette via

Western Health is an equal opportunity employer committed to attracting and retaining diversity in our workforce. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.

Western Health is committed to providing a safe environment for the children and young people who are involved in our services, sites and operations. We follow and abide by all legislative requirements to keep children and young people safe.

All appointments are made subject to a satisfactory Police Record Check, an Immunisation Status Clearance and a Working with Children Check (if applicable).

Western Health does not accept unsolicited resumes/applications from recruitment agencies.