• Are you an experienced Podiatrist or recent graduate passionate about regional health?
• Join a leading provider of community based allied-health services, living and working in tropical North Queensland
• Attractive remuneration package circa $70,054 - $85,859 plus up to $15,900 salary sacrificing!
• ADDITIONAL benefits include 5 weeks annual leave, travel subsidy & relocation assistance!

About NWRH

Leaders in the delivery of community based mental health, aged care, allied health, wellbeing, disability and outreach services in remote Australia since 1993, North and West Remote Health (NWRH) harnesses the diversity, energy and professionalism of a large team of multidisciplinary health care professionals delivering comprehensive healthcare services in remote and Indigenous Communities across Australia.

This dynamic and evolving organisation continues to break new ground in the provision of direct health services and preventative health programs and is a leading advocate for rural and remote health care.

Your new career awaits!

Due to demand and ongoing growth, NWRH has an opportunity for a Podiatrist to join their team on a full-time basis. This role is based in Townsville, QLD, with regular travel required to nearby communities as part of a multidisciplinary team, spending no more than 1-2 nights away from home per week generally.

Working as part of a tight-knit, multidisciplinary team, you will be responsible for delivering podiatry services and community education activities across the Townsville region and surrounds.

Your main role will be to prevent, diagnose and treat disorders of the feet by:

• Examining patients' feet to determine the nature and extent of conditions, deformities and injuries;
• Treating foot disabilities caused by diseases such as diabetes, peripheral vascular disorders, rheumatoid arthritis and other neuropathies;
• Performing minor surgery to remove and improve abnormal conditions;
• Prescribing, arranging the fabrication of and fitting footwear, replaceable pads, supports or other devices to correct foot abnormalities;
• Recording patients' treatments and progress, and evaluating the effectiveness of clinical interventions; and
• Assisting health and community groups by raising awareness of healthy lifestyles, disease and disability, and other health-related issues.

About the Benefits

NWRH is one of the largest health service providers in North and West Queensland. You'll be joining a vibrant, multi-disciplinary team where you will be well supported and have plenty of learning, ongoing professional, and career development opportunities!

In return for your hard work and dedication, you'll receive an attractive remuneration package circa $70,054 - $85,859, commensurate with your skills and experience, plus salary sacrificing up to $15,900.

A fantastic range of ADDITIONAL benefits include:

• 5 weeks annual leave, with 17.5% leave loading;
• Travel subsidy for outreach trips;
• Initial 1 on 1 mentoring; and
• Relocation assistance!

You'll have access to a fantastic support network, from your teammates in Townsville, to the wider NWRH team of allied health professionals, ranging from recent graduates to experienced professionals.

You'll be able to have your say in how to best treat clients in your care, with your preferences and feedback taken into account, and have the support of a hands-on admin team to organise everything behind the scenes.

Gain invaluable regional health care experience in stunning tropical North Queensland - Apply Now!