Podiatrist Trainee Program - Queensland Health | Stay at home whilst you train. Step into the world of healthcare and start treating patients before you graduate – gain real hospital experience while studying to become a podiatrist.

Job details

What is a Podiatrist Trainee?

A Podiatrist Trainee is someone enrolled in an approved Australian University Podiatry degree and employed in a health service.

As a Podiatrist Trainee, you will gain hands-on experience working under the supervision of an experienced Podiatrist. Some of the tasks you may be asked to assist with include:

• Diagnosing and treating a wide variety of lower limb conditions
• Checking blood flow and undertaking assessments to determin the risk of amputation
• Fitting and adjustments of orthopaedic aids like moonboots or insoles
• Applying medical padding, strapping and dressings
• Assisting with minor surgical procedures

Choosing a location

This program is supported at a number of Queensland locations enabling students to remain closer to home.  You can nominate your site of preference as part of the application process.

•  Cairns Region
•  Mackay Region
•  Mount Isa Region
•  Rockhampton
•  Capricornia Coast
•  Charleville
•  Roma
•  St George
•  Sunshine Coast Region
•  Townsville Region
•  Brisbane

Wages and Allowances

Allied Health Professionals in Queensland Health are offered a wide range of benefits and competitive pay rates that are outlined on this page.

Podiatrist Trainee's will be employed at a Health Practitioner Level 1 (HP1) for up to 2 days per week and will be paid in line with award rates.

Podiatrist University Programs

You can apply for an undergraduate podiatry degree through: 

 As a Podiatrist Trainee you will be supported by a Queensland Health Podiatrist supervisor and have access to loads of professional development resources to help you with your training.

Role Requirements:

To be considered you must:

• Be enrolled or eligible to enrol in full time or part time study in a recognised Podiatry degree.
• Vaccine Preventable Disease (VPD): Health Care Workers in Queensland Health whose occupation poses a potential risk of exposure to blood or body fluids are required to provide evidence of vaccinations or proof that they are not susceptible (due to prior exposure to the disease and therefore have natural immunity) to VPD's according to the Queensland Health Policy. 

How to apply:

A statewide recruitment process will be undertaken for these positions and you will be asked to nominate which site(s) you would like to be considered for as part of the recruitment process.

First Nations peoples are encouraged to consider and apply.

Further information

We are committed to building inclusive cultures in the Queensland public sector that respect and promote human rights and diversity.

Applications will remain current for a period of up to 12 months.

Documents

Before applying for this vacancy please ensure you read the documents below.

• HP1 Podiatry Trainee Role Description 2025 _ Final (Word, 552KB)
  Role Description