Podiatrist - Rural Allied Health Team

Reference Number: 2296 Job Title: Podiatrist - Rural Allied Health Team Employment Type: Fixed Term Full-Time Until 09 / 07 / 2026 Hours per Fortnight: 80 Classification: Podiatrist Grade 2 Years 1-4 (CM7 - CV8) Location: Community Health Closing date: 06 / 01 / 2026

For a confidential conversation please contact : Eilish Hobbs, Eilish.Hobbs@gvhealth.org.au or 1800 222 582 (Option 4)

About GV Health At Goulburn Valley Health we pride ourselves on delivering person‑centred care. We aim to enhance patient experience through improved service access, developing partnerships, meeting growth in demand, implementing innovative service models and ensuring workforce flexibility.

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About the role Come and join the GV Health Rural Allied Health Team (RAHT), a team with a well renowned supportive workplace culture with an opportunity to work alongside experienced Physiotherapists.

Our multidisciplinary team includes Dietetics, Occupational Therapy, Physiotherapy, Podiatry, Social Work and Speech Pathology services, supported by Allied Health Assistants.

A great opportunity to experience the public and community sector with a supportive team who can equip you with the skills needed for a strong career start. In this role you will work autonomously, undertake a varied and diverse workload and provide interventions in predominately home‑based settings, making a true difference to our client’s independence and well‑being. There is no nursing home work.

The Podiatrist will provide person‑centred care with an opportunity to :

Work from our community‑based clinic, as well as some travel across the Goulburn Valley region to see clients in their home, or other regional clinics

Provide clinical assessments, including assessment of neurological and circulatory conditions of the lower limb

Provide education to clients and their carers

Develop goals and care plans to assist clients to remain at home and active in their local community

Work with a diverse range of clients and health conditions

Participate in service development and quality improvement initiatives

A comprehensive orientation program is available, along with supervision and support opportunities

We are looking for a Podiatrist with

Bachelor of Applied Science (Podiatry) and eligibility for membership of professional association

Current registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) as a Podiatrist

Experience in the delivery of Podiatry services within home, group and community settings to clients with complex presentations, inclusive of complex health conditions, memory impairment, cultural and diverse backgrounds.

Skills in wound management, pressure offloading,

Experience in providing services with an episodic approach and within a self‑management framework and active service model / reablement approach to care delivery.

Knowledge of the service system, and ability to liaise and advocate across the full spectrum of health and community services.

Excellent interpersonal, written and communication skills, including computer literacy and the ability to produce well‑written reports.

The ability to work collaboratively as an individual practitioner within an interdisciplinary team environment including the ability to initiate and maintain effective professional relationships.

Proven organisational and time management skills with an ability to prioritise and manage a diverse caseload.

National Disability Insurance Scheme Worker Screening Check on commencement

Position Description : HERE If qualifications are a requirement for this position, please attach a copy in support of your application. Qualification requirements are outlined in the Position Description under 'Key Selection Criteria'

Why work at GV Health?

Free Community Connector Program to personally welcome and connect you to our wonderful community

Generous salary packaging, subsidised staff parking and discounted leisure memberships

Flexible work practices and options to purchase additional leave to support work / life balance

Paid parental leave

Professional development and study leave to help reach your learning and career goals

A confidential employee assistance program (EAP) for you and your loved ones

Social club membership offering a range of events, functions and local community discounts

Our CREATE Outstanding monthly, bi‑monthly and annual reward and recognition program

GV Health is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, as well as applicants who are LGBTIQ+, who have different abilities, or are from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds are encouraged. GV Health has zero tolerance of abuse, bullying and harassment and discrimination in all forms, and is committed to the safety, protection and well‑being of all children.

Pre‑employment screening checks may be required, including but not limited to: Working with Children's Check (WWCC), National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) Worker Screening, International and National Police Checks, Aged Care Statutory Declaration, Visas and valid working rights in Australia, immunisations as mandated by Department of Health. Further details of pre‑employment requirements are provided in the Position Description and to successful candidates, or upon request.

GV Health reserves the right to vary pre‑employment screening from time to time and as directed by legislation and operational requirements.

Recruitment agencies should note that GV Health does not accept agency resumes. GV Health is not responsible for any fees related to any unsolicited resumes submitted by Recruitment Agencies.

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