So why cohealth?

At cohealth, we're passionate about human rights and health equity. We strive to have a workforce that reflects the diversity of the community we're serving, as we know that makes us a stronger and better-performing organisation.

We value people of all experiences and identities, including all cultural backgrounds, faiths, gender identities, sexualities and abilities. Our inclusive workplace culture enables staff to bring their whole selves to work, where uniqueness is valued, and people experience a feeling of belonging.

We're committed to enabling staff's full participation through promoting workplace flexibility and the provision of reasonable adjustments for staff that require modifications.

About the role

The Podiatrist is responsible for providing quality community-based Podiatry services to individuals and groups within our community. This includes assessment, diagnosis and treatment of clients with foot related / lower limb disorders. The Podiatrist will have the knowledge and ability to treat foot-related conditions resulting from diabetes, peripheral vascular disease and other high-risk foot complications.

The Podiatrist will work within a multidisciplinary team to provide holistic, client-centred and coordinated healthcare. Using a strengths-based approach cohealth the Podiatrist will collaborate with clients, their carers and other service providers, to develop meaningful care plans.

Drawing on the findings of the podiatry assessment and the care planning process, treatment is provided utilising appropriate evidenced-based interventions. This includes a focus on educating and empowering clients to adopt self-management strategies to improve their health which is underpinned by health literacy principles.

Your daily duties will vary but will include:

• Provide high-quality Podiatry services to clients and groups of clients in accordance with agreed targets
• Provide a high quality and flexible Podiatry services to clients from marginalised backgrounds
• Provide a welcoming environment where the consumers are able to inquire and learn about a range of health-related matters and engage in self-management
• Participate in multidisciplinary coordinated care activities to meet the needs of the target group
• Refer, consult and liaise with staff within the organisation and other local agencies to ensure a holistic multi-disciplinary approach to health care provision
• This position is based at Kensington and Niddrie but may be required to work across sites from time to time or to change sites

Additional information can be obtained from the attached position description.

About you:

• Current registration with Australian Health Professionals Regulation Agency as a Podiatrist, or eligible to register
• Knowledge and skills in program planning, implementation and evaluation
• Commitment to professional development and quality improvement
• Excellence in the delivery of community-based and outreach Podiatry services and demonstrated ability to work effectively across a multi-disciplinary service and with marginalised clients, including CALD groups

Application process:

Click on apply now to be directed to our careers page. You will be asked to upload your CV/ resume and answer the questions provided on Talent Propeller.

For any further questions, please contact Anna Gomez at [email protected], using the subject line: Podiatrist enquiry via EthicalJobs.