• Based in Wodonga or Wangaratta
• Part Time 12 month Contract
• 38 hours (0.5EFT) per fortnight until May 2026

ABOUT US

Gateway Health is a community health service providing health and welfare services to individuals, families and communities across Northeast Victoria and parts of southern New south Wales. We are a not-for-profit Company limited by guarantee and a registered Community Health Service under the Health Services Act 1988 (Vic).

The organisation employs over 380 staff providing a range of primary health and community services across the Ovens Murray region in Northeast Victoria and parts of Southern New South Wales. Gateway Health serves all people and is committed to improving individual and population health outcomes. We do this by providing health care and support to individuals and communities in times of need, and by actively working with our partners to address the social and environmental determinants of health.

ABOUT THE ROLE

Join a regional leading community health provider to establish yourself in your foundation years of Podiatry or build upon your successful career! We are looking for a part time podiatrist to start asap.

We are currently seeking a Grade 1 or Grade 2 Podiatrist to join the Rural Health Team. This exciting role reports to the Podiatry Clinical Lead, and will provide timely and flexible services to eligible clients under the Home and Community Care Program for Young People (HACC–PYP), Commonwealth Home Support Program (CHSP) Programs as well as NDIS and other Fee for Service streams.

You will be working as part of an established and supportive multidisciplinary team to provide direct and comprehensive high quality and evidence-based podiatry services to clients. The model of care operates in accordance with the Wellness and Reablement approach working with clients aiming to maximise functional independence and their ability to participate and remain living fully in the community.

You will:

• Provide high quality and evidence-based podiatry assessment and intervention for all clients
• Maintain accurate, up-to-date clinical records to a high standard
• Record activity data daily to ensure accurate and current activity data
• Contribute to accreditation and quality assurance requirements.

At Gateway Health we are proud to offer our employees attractive salary packaging, collaborative work practices, modern workplaces, flexible work arrangements, and supported professional development.

ABOUT YOU

In order to be considered for this position you must have the right to work in Australia.

What you'll need to succeed

• Degree qualified in Podiatry with current AHPRA registration.
• Extensive knowledge, and skills in managing a broad range of acute and chronic podiatry conditions.
• Experience in the application of the principles of Chronic Disease management, Person Centred Care; Goal Directed Care Planning, and Self-management.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and as part of a wider multidisciplinary team.

REMUNERATION

Allied Health Professionals Enterprise Agreement 2022-2026

Classification Level 1 or 2 dependent on experience

GATEWAY HEALTH CULTURE

Gateway Health promotes a learning culture that encourages innovation and initiative and recognises our staff as our greatest asset. Gateway Health is committed to creating a workforce that reflects the communities we serve. We believe that a workforce that recognises and celebrates diversity will best meet the health and well-being needs of all people we serve within our community.

GATEWAY HEALTH BENEFITS

• Work within a supportive team environment.
• Laptop, mobile phone with remote access on and offsite
• Generous Not for Profit Salary Packaging A$15,900 tax free
• Flexible hours and arrangements, for a work-life balance that works for you.
• Option to be able to swap any existing public holiday to another religious holiday or day of significance of your choice.
• Paid parental leave.
• Professional development + ongoing training and support provided.
• Free car parking
• Fitness Passport - a discounted workplace health and fitness program for you and your family
• Access to regular external supervision debriefing with Employee Assistance Program (EAP) support available as needed, together with Group Supervision and Wellness activities.
• Access to our free confidential counselling service through EAP for staff and their family
• Access to annual vaccination program
• Discounted Health Insurance
• A suite of employee reward and recognition programs

For a confidential chat about the position please call Steven Garoni on 0419 906 059 or Kym Loechel on 0447 184 276.

Don’t meet every single requirement? At Gateway Health we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every selection criteria and/or qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.

As part of our recruitment process, we will be reviewing applications as they are received. As a result, this position may close prior to the closing date. If you are interested in working with us, we recommend sending your application across as soon as possible. Best of Luck!

Gateway Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to creating a workforce that reflects the communities we serve. We believe that a workforce that recognises and celebrates diversity will best meet the health and well-being needs of all people we serve including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples; people with disability, lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and gender diverse people, intersex people, people experiencing health inequalities, and culturally and linguistically diverse people.

Please Note - should you be successful; you are required to undergo a:

• Criminal History Check
• Working With Children Check
• Evidence of Influenza Vaccination
• Proof of your eligibility to work in Australia (provide a copy of your birth certificate, passport. VISA, etc)

If you have any support or access requirements, we encourage you to advise us at time of application. We will then work with you to identify the best way to assist you through the recruitment process.

All personal information will be kept confidential in compliance with relevant privacy legislation.