Podiatrist Grade 2 Full Time

Full time / Fixed Term Maternity Leave position until October 2026

Part time applicants considered

Well suited for Podiatrists with private or public hospital experience

Join a supportive and energetic team to progress - or kick start - your career, delivering high quality podiatry services across High Risk Foot, inpatient, outpatient and in-home settings

New Graduates with strong clinical skills welcome to apply

Work across the full spectrum of services that St Vincent’s Melbourne has to offer as part of a collaborative and supportive team.

About the Company

St Vincent’s Hospital Melbourne (SVHM) is part of St Vincent’s Health Australia and a leading teaching, research and tertiary health service which employs more than 6,500 staff across 18 sites throughout Melbourne. SVHM provides a diverse range of adult clinical services including acute medical and surgical services, sub-acute care, medical diagnostics, rehabilitation, allied health, mental health, palliative care, correctional health and community residential care. SVHM is one of Australia's leading Catholic not-for-profit healthcare providers.

About the Department

The Podiatry department provides podiatry and inter-disciplinary care, including high risk foot services, to patients across multiple sites including at St Vincent’s Hospital Fitzroy, St George’s Hospital Kew, St Vincent's on the Park and within our At Home services.

As part of our team, you will be supported by experienced podiatrists and a multidisciplinary team through a structured supervision framework. This collaborative approach ensures you have the guidance and resources needed to excel in your clinical practice and contribute meaningfully to the overall team and service functionality.

About the Role

This role is shared between the Podiatry Department (3 days per week) and St Vincent’s At Home Allied Health Service (2 days per week). We are seeking a motivated and compassionate podiatrist to join our dynamic and collaborative team. You will deliver high-quality care to patients experiencing foot complications associated with diabetes, peripheral vascular disease, and pressure-related issues. You will be involved in providing care across a variety of settings, including acute, sub-acute, outpatient and at home environments.

In addition to delivering excellent clinical care, you will also contribute to essential tasks that help enhance team efficiency and patient outcomes. This is a unique opportunity to expand your professional skills while making a real difference in the lives of patients following the quality improvement process.

Classifications for this role ranges between CM7 - CV8 ($90,235.60 - $103,724.40 per annum)

Duties

Provide effective assessment, treatment and discharge planning for podiatry patients/clients

Contribute to regular team meetings and structured, clinical supervision tailored to your learning needs

Participate in regular CPD including support in prescribing as an endorsed prescriber

Complete a formal quality improvement project and present this to the podiatry team and stakeholders

Qualifications, Skills and Experience

· Current Podiatry AHPRA Registration

· Current Victorian Drivers License

· Great communication skills

Benefits

Regular clinical supervision to support your development as a recent podiatry graduate

Exposure to acute, sub-acute and outpatient services providing a varied clinical environment with opportunities to thrive

Salary packaging

Employee Assistance Program

Staff Health Centre

Staff Car Park

Ready to apply? Please submit the following:

A one page cover letter highlighting your interest and relevant experience for this role

A Resume of no more than 2 pages outlining your professional history

At SVHM we acknowledge the importance of creating a work environment that is welcoming, safe, equitable and inclusive for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Employees and we encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples. If you would like further information, contact our Indigenous Recruitment Coordinator through our careers page.

SVHA has a duty of care under work health and safety legislation to eliminate and/or control the risk of transmission of vaccine preventable diseases (VPD) in healthcare settings. You are therefore required to comply with the SVHA Staff Health Screening Immunisation Policy, which, depending on the role you perform in the organisation will require you to undergo mandatory immunisations/vaccinations (including flu vaccinations).

All appointments are made subject to the candidate providing a current satisfactory National Police Certificate conducted by The Victoria Police.

Shortlisting for this position will commence immediately. We encourage you to apply promptly as the advertisement may close early should a suitable applicant be sourced.

For further information contact Podiatry Manager, Kate Waller: 03 9231 3488,

Position Description

The Podiatry department provides podiatry and inter-disciplinary high risk foot services to patients across multiple sites in acute, sub acute and residential care, including at St Vincent’s Hospital Fitzroy, St George’s Hospital Kew, St Vincent's on the Park, residential facilities and correctional health facilities.

4. POSITION PURPOSE

The Grade 2 Podiatrist is responsible for the development and delivery of high quality podiatry care to outpatients, acute and sub-acute inpatients, correctional health facilities, and patients in their own homes. This position is specifically to work at Fitzroy in the High Risk Foot inpatients and inter-disiplinary clinic and

at the St George’s Hospital site in the Allied Health At Home service. Clinical timetabling may rotate and there may be requirements to work across other SVHM sites and programs. This position may require supervision of the Grade 1 Podiatrist and undergraduate podiatry students. This position is accountable to

the Podiatry Department Manager.

5. POSITION DUTIES

Provide optimal podiatry management to patients through effective assessment, treatment, evaluation, team liaison and discharge planning.

To provide high quality clinically appropriate, comprehensive allied health therapy to clients and carers and in their own homes, aligning with the client’s expressed goals of care and healthcare needs, and considering the effects of the patient’s health issues on their life and wellbeing.

Demonstrate sound clinical knowledge of evidence based practice, research and new developments.

Be an active member of applicable inter-disciplinary and specialist teams

Liaise closely with community service providers and attend relevant meetings to coordinate client care

Maintain an appropriate standard of medical record documentation and data collection as per SVHM and local policies

Provide supervision to the Grade 1 Podiatrist in line with professional standards.

Primary student supervisor for the undergraduate podiatry students undertaking placement at SVHM.

Coordinate and facilitate relevant training/education sessions for SVHM employees as requested.

Participate in quality improvement activities in accordance with the department’s Quality Plan and other tasks as directed by senior staff.

Develop, implement and promote innovative clinical practice.

Actively participate in departmental, organisational and external meetings as required.

INCUMBENT OBLIGATIONS

General

Perform duties of the position to best of their ability and to a standard acceptable to SVHM

Comply with all SVHM policies, procedures, by laws and directions

Treat others with respect and always behave professionally and in accordance with the SVHM Code of Conduct

Only access confidential information held by SVHM when this is necessary for business purposes, maintaining the confidentiality of that information once accessed

Participate in the annual SVHM performance review process

Display adaptability and flexibility to meet the changing operational needs of the business

Comply with applicable Enterprise Bargaining Agreement provisions

Display a willingness to develop self and seek to improve performance

Clinical Quality and Safety

Attend clinical orientation upon commencement

Maintain clinical registration and any required indemnity cover

Always work within approved scope of practice under supervision by more senior clinical staff as appropriate.

Take personal responsibility for the quality and safety of work undertaken

Take all necessary care and precautions when undertaking clinical procedures

Complete annual clinical competencies

Maintain skills and knowledge necessary to safely and skilfully undertake clinical work

Consult with peers and other experts and refer to other healthcare workers when appropriate and in a timely manner

Collaborate and clearly communicate with patients/clients and the healthcare team

Participate in clinical risk management and continuous quality improvement activities as part of day-to-day work

Ensure consumers receive information in an appropriate and accessible format

Actively support consumers to make informed decisions about their treatment and ongoing care

Ensure consumers are aware of their rights responsibilities and how to provide feedback

Protect the health and safety of self and others, complying with all health and safety related policies, procedures and directions

Complete required Fire and Emergency Training annually

Complete required Workplace Culture and Equity Training annually

Attend general hospital orientation within 3 months of commencement

As required, comply with fit-testing and PPE requirements

Participate in reporting and analysis of safety and quality data including risks or hazards,

Report any hazards, near misses and incidents (regardless of whether an injury occurred or not) into Riskman

Identify and report any variance to expected standard and minimising the risk of adverse outcomes

INCUMBENT CAPABILIITY REQUIREMENTS (Level 1)

The incumbent of this position will be expected to possess the following core capabilities:

Capability Demonstrated behaviour

Personal Personal effectiveness Operates within policies and regulations in line with the mission and values

Learning Agility Is open to learning new skills and ideas and applies these in the workplace

Outcomes Patient/Resident/client centred Responds to patients as individuals while delivering care according to prescribed guidelines

Innovation and Improvement Solves immediate problems on own tasks and is open to change

Strategy Driving Results Completes allocated tasks to prescribed standards and timeframes

Organisational Acumen Understands role of own department and related

departments

People Working with and Managing others Modifies own behaviour and work style to be most effective

Collaboration Cooperates with team members to deliver team goals

SELECTION CRITERIA

ESSENTIAL REGISTRATION, LICENSE OR QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

Recognised tertiary qualification in Podiatry

Current registration with the Podiatry Board of Australia

Current Victorian Drivers Licence

OTHER ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS

Demonstrated experience working within acute, sub-acute or community health care settings

High level clinical skills and knowledge, particularly in high risk foot podiatry

Demonstrated experience in developing, implementing and evaluating quality improvement

initiatives

Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively within a inter-disciplinary team

Innovative approach to problem solving, organisational skills and ability to prioritise tasks

Demonstrated commitment to further professional development

Excellent interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills

Proficient computer skills

OTHER NON ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS

Member of relevant professional bodies

Closing Date:

7 November 2025 11:59pm

Reconciliation Action Plan:

At St Vincent's we acknowledge the importance of creating a work environment that is welcoming, safe, equitable and inclusive for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Employees. As part of our Commitment to Reconciliation and Closing the Gap in employment related outcomes, we encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples.

For further information, visit or get in contact at

View Reconciliation Action Plan

Code of Conduct:

View Code of Conduct

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