Podiatrist Grade 2

Central Gippsland Health (CGH) is a sub-regional health service and the major provider of health and aged care services in the Wellington Shire. We are located in the City of Sale which is 215 km east of Melbourne. The City of Sale is an ideal access point for the magnificent Gippsland Lakes, 90 Mile Beach and the Victorian Alps.

Grade 2 Podiatrist

Permanent role 0.8 EFT (negotiable)

Central Gippsland Health | Sale, Gippsland, Victoria

Are you a Podiatrist looking for an opportunity to make a real difference while enjoying the lifestyle and community spirit of regional Victoria?

Central Gippsland Health (CGH) is seeking an enthusiastic and motivated Grade 2 Podiatrist to join our Allied Health team and provide high-quality, person-centred podiatry services to our local community. This is an exciting opportunity to work within a supportive multidisciplinary team, manage a diverse clinical caseload and contribute to improving the health and wellbeing of people across Central Gippsland.

You will have the opportunity to build strong relationships with patients, families and carers while working collaboratively with other health professionals to achieve positive patient outcomes.

About Central Gippsland Health

Central Gippsland Health is a sub-regional health service and the major provider of health and aged care services in the Wellington Shire. CGH provides integrated health services across three campuses — Sale, Maffra and Heyfield — including acute, sub-acute, community and aged care services.

Located in Sale, just 215 km east of Melbourne, you’ll be surrounded by everything that makes Gippsland a fantastic place to live, work and explore.

Central Gippsland offers the perfect balance between a rewarding career and an enviable regional lifestyle. From the spectacular Gippsland Lakes and Ninety Mile Beach to the Victorian High Country and snowfields, there is no shortage of opportunities to get outdoors and make the most of your weekends.

Whether you enjoy beaches, boating, fishing, hiking, cycling, camping, snow sports or simply having space to enjoy a relaxed regional lifestyle, Gippsland puts you within easy reach of it all.

This is your opportunity to build your career, become part of a welcoming community and enjoy everything that comes with living in the Middle of Everywhere. Find out more about the region and discover why Gippsland is the Middle of Everywhere: https://themiddleofeverywhere.com.au/en

About the Allied Health Department

The CGH Allied Health Department comprises approximately 50 professionals across Physiotherapy and Exercise Physiology, Dietetics, Occupational Therapy, Speech Pathology, Podiatry and Social Work.

The department provides therapy to thousands of clients across community and outpatient services and works collaboratively to deliver high-quality, integrated care. You will be joining a friendly and supportive team that values collaboration, professional development and a culture of continuous improvement.

About the Role

As a Grade 2 Podiatrist, you will manage a clinical caseload and provide high-quality assessment, treatment and management across a range of clinical presentations. Working across the CGH service, you will have the opportunity to develop your clinical skills and broaden your experience while working with a diverse regional patient population.

Key responsibilities include:

• Providing high-quality podiatry assessment, treatment and management to patients across a range of clinical presentations.
• Developing individualised care plans in partnership with patients, families and carers.
• Managing a clinical caseload alongside colleagues within the Allied Health team.
• Working collaboratively with multidisciplinary health professionals to achieve positive patient outcomes.
• Providing education and advice to patients, carers and other health professionals.
• Supporting health promotion, prevention and early intervention within the community.
• Contributing to service development and continuous quality improvement initiatives.
• Supporting the development of students and junior staff as appropriate to the role.

About You

We are looking for a Podiatrist who is passionate about delivering person-centred, evidence-based care and who enjoys working as part of a multidisciplinary team.

You will require:

• A recognised qualification in Podiatry.
• Current registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA).
• The ability to manage a clinical caseload.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• The ability to work independently while contributing positively to a multidisciplinary team.
• A commitment to evidence-based practice and continuous professional development.
• A commitment to improving health outcomes for people living in regional communities.

Why join Central Gippsland Health?

At CGH, you'll have the opportunity to do more than simply treat patients — you'll become part of a community-focused health service where your contribution is valued.

You will enjoy:

• A friendly, supportive and collaborative team environment.
• Opportunities for ongoing training and professional development.
• A diverse clinical caseload and the opportunity to broaden your experience.
• Meaningful work with a regional patient population.
• Opportunities to contribute to service development and quality improvement.
• Salary packaging.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Social Club.
• A culture of continuous improvement.
• A welcoming community and excellent regional lifestyle.

If you're ready for a rewarding Grade 2 Podiatry role where your clinical expertise, ideas and compassion can make a genuine difference, we'd love to hear from you.

Join Central Gippsland Health and become part of a team committed to providing high-quality healthcare to our community.

Application

• Please attach your resume and cover letter to your application.
• Applicants should address the relevant Leadership and Technical Capability Requirements outlined in the position description.

All appointments are subject to the candidate providing a current satisfactory National Police Certificate and obtaining a Working with Children Check.

At CGH, we acknowledge the importance of creating a work environment that is welcoming, safe, equitable and inclusive. We value inclusion and diversity and encourage applicants from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.

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

Jenny McGuinness, Manager of Physiotherapy, Exercise Physiology and Podiatry.

Jenny.mcguinness@cghs.com.au