Senior Podiatrist - Incentives Offered

Care that travels further – transform lives across New England

Remuneration:

$126,524 – $129,591 per annum + superannuation + salary packaging + rural incentives

Location:

Tamworth Community Health Service

Employment Type:

Temporary Full Time – Until June

Position Classification:

Podiatrist Level 4

Applications Close:

Sunday 11th January

About the role Join our High‑Risk Foot Clinic and play a vital role in preventing, detecting, and managing complex foot conditions that transform lives. You will work alongside a skilled multidisciplinary team, delivering care that improves outcomes and empowers patients to live more comfortably, confidently, and independently.

What you’ll be doing Support older adults through the Commonwealth Home Support Program, helping them stay safe, mobile, and independent in their own homes.

Provide podiatry care to regional communities across New England with the Royal Flying Doctor Service, including Inverell and Moree (rural travel and overnight stays may be required).

Work within New England Community Aged Care Services, collaborating with physiotherapists, occupational therapists, Aboriginal Health Workers, nurse practitioners and others to deliver person‑centred care.

Why you’ll love working here Affordable living, great schools, and modern amenities in Tamworth.

A vibrant regional city offering festivals, parks and community events.

A connected workplace culture with team catch‑ups and annual trips.

Who we’re looking for

Registered / eligible to register with the Podiatry Board of Australia (AHPRA).

Experienced in managing high‑risk foot conditions.

Organised, proactive and confident with documentation.

Team player with strong communication skills.

Empathetic, patient‑focused and committed to aged care.

Flexible and willing to travel for rural outreach (overnight stays allowed).

Current NSW driver's licence; able to travel distances greater than 150 km from Tamworth.

Perks and incentives

Up to $10,000 in the first 12 months plus up to $5,000 each year thereafter under the Rural Health Workforce Incentive Scheme.

Salary packaging options.

Fitness Passport.

Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for staff and families.

Collaborate with a range of clinical and non‑clinical professionals.

Eligibility and extra information Australian Citizen, permanent resident of Australia or New Zealand citizen with a current New Zealand passport, or holder of a visa that allows you to live and work in Australia.

We are unable to sponsor visas.

Previous candidates need not re‑apply.

How to apply Click apply online and submit your information and resume, ensuring you address the criteria specified below. Provide examples that demonstrate :

Verbal communication and interpersonal skills.

Advanced clinical reasoning in managing high‑risk foot pathology.

Experience with a quality improvement initiative.

Contact For role‑related queries, contact Hana Skilton on

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