• Clinic-based community Podiatrist
• NFP Salary Packaging
• Part time/Full time position leave cover

Our Better Health Network Allied Health team is seeking a Podiatrist who is passionate and driven to join our community-based multidisciplinary team. With our friendly and welcoming podiatrist, allied health assistants, intake and receptionist services, you can focus solely on your clients.

We are looking for a vibrant and passionate Podiatrist to support and enhance our team on a Fixed Term part time/full time role - leave cover until Dec 2025. Parkdale -Wednesday to Friday with additional days available at Bentleigh East. With no late nights or weekend work required.

Our caseload ranges, consists of adult across the My Aged Care, Home and Community Care and community health funding streams. BHN provides support and mentoring and can support upskilling where required to bridge gaps in your knowledge. Our team has a focus in delivering support for local community, making a real difference to our clients and families lives.

What sets us apart?

The Podiatry team is part of a long-standing multidisciplinary/allied health team that is dedicated supporting the families in our community. The Podiatrist meet regularly for both peer and 1-1 supervision and professional development. The multidisciplinary team also works closely together, participating in inter-team referrals and case discussions.

We strive to support career and service development. Currently the team have access to three allied health assistants to support our clinic.

Responsibilities

• Provide effective and efficient Podiatry services to the BHN target populations by maintaining a caseload of clients in line with BHN funding agreements.
• Deliver high quality Podiatry services to individuals or groups as part of a multi-disciplinary care team.
• Ensure that any care delegated by the podiatry team to an allied health assistant is delivered safely and appropriately, through adequate supervision.
• Active participation in the mentoring and development of students and allied health assistants in the field of podiatry.
• Work with clients, families and direct care workers on meaningful client identified goals from a health education, prevention, capacity building and enabling perspective.
• Maintain knowledge of current infection control standards and adhere to current clinical and infection control practices.
• Maintain professional development through access to current literature, education programs and special interest groups.
• Assist and participate in the development and implementation of quality initiatives in relation to health promotion and organisational initiatives.

About you

• Bachelor of Podiatry or recognised equivalent qualification with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency.
• Demonstrated knowledge and or experience in Allied Health and Community Health / Primary Care.
• Paediatric Podiatry experience - highly regarded.
• Working knowledge of the Chronic Care Model.
• Demonstrated ability to organise and proactively self-manage to meet annual performance targets and service initiatives as directed by the Department of Health and BHN.
• Previous experience with Trakcare & MAC is preferred but not necessary
• Exceptional communication skills with the ability to liaise with families, carers and other professionals from a diverse range of cultures and backgrounds

Benefits for joining BHN

• Undertake professional development as identified in a Performance Plan, as well as completing training as provided by BHN
• Supportive team, professional development and mentoring – with career development opportunities
• Easy and free all day street parking.
• Attractive NFP Salary Packaging - $15,900 + $2,650 Meals, Accommodation and Entertainment
• Standard annual leave with the option of additional purchased leave
• Networking opportunities across our network
• Subscription to ultimate podiatrist for 23/24 year
• Employee Assistance Program - support and assistance for you and your partner at those times in life when you need it most.

About the team

Based at our Chelsea and Parkdale clinic, the Podiatry team consists of 6 podiatrists, working alongside a team of like-minded clinicians passionate about local and holistic support for residents in our community. Located bayside close to the beach, lunchtimes easily accommodated, or lunch & good coffee at one of the many local cafes. The team is highly skilled and supportive, therefore clinicians looking to move into a new area will be assisted and well supported in the transition. Those with established experience will be encouraged to share their knowledge and experience.

About BHN

Better Health Network (BHN) encompasses more than 22 locations and has over 800 staff work in multi-disciplinary teams to deliver health and disability outcomes. BHN is a responsive and agile community health service, providing a wide range of healthcare, social support, disability, and welfare services for all members of the community.

BHN provides services spanning all periods of life including specialist childhood, youth, and aged care services. In achieving its vision of health and wellbeing for all, BHN is guided by our distinct service principles which include working with people and communities to achieve their health goals, understanding the context in which people live their lives, providing friendly, affordable, and holistic service.

To apply

For information about the role, please contact Brett Kinross ,email [email protected] using the subject line: Podiatrist - Grade 2 enquiry via EthicalJobs or call on 03 8587 0254 for a confidential discussion.

A position description is attached.

Please note that prior to any commencement of employment, pre-employment checks must be complete. These will include reference checking, a national criminal history and right to work check, proof of vaccinations and a working with children check.

We are also an inclusive employer that values workforce diversity. We strongly support equal opportunity and encourage applications from all people including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities, those with culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, the LGBTIQ community, and people with a disability.