Start a new journey with West Moreton Health!

We are seeking motivated and patient‑centred Podiatrist to join our dynamic team. This is an excellent opportunity for a clinician who is passionate about delivering high‑quality care and contributing to service development within a supportive hospital and health service environment.

•Permanent Part-Time opportunity - 45.6 hours per fortnight!

•Temporary Part-Time opportunity for up to 9 months - 30.4 hours per fortnight!

Job details

About West Moreton Health

West Moreton Health is one of Queensland's most diverse and rapidly evolving health services, delivering health care to over 300,000 people across Ipswich, Boonah, Gatton, Laidley, and Esk.

We provide preventative and primary healthcare services, ambulatory services, acute care, sub-acute care, oral health, mental health and other specialised services, including prison and youth detention health services, and alcohol and other drugs services to the region. 

At West Moreton Health, our employees apply our shared values to every aspect of their work. This helps make sure our workplaces are effective, inclusive and empower our employees to reach our goals.

As a Child Safe Organisation, at West Moreton Health:

• We prioritise children and young people being seen, heard, and safe in every interaction.
• We create inclusive environments where the voices and needs of children and young people are valued and respected.
• We believe safeguarding is shared responsibility, upheld by every member of our organisation.

Come and join a connected team of over 6,000 professionals delivering compassionate, community-based care across the West Moreton region.

To read more on what it's like to work for West Moreton Health:

What it's like to work with us | West Moreton Health

About the role

The purpose of the role is to deliver clinical podiatry services to patients within the West Moreton Health Service within prescribed professional and ethical standards. As a Podiatrist, you will play a key role in providing evidence-based assessment, treatment, and management of foot and lower limb conditions. You will work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team to deliver safe, effective, and person-centred care.

About you

Our ideal candidate will be someone who can demonstrate the following:

• Routine level of knowledge and skills in contemporary clinical practice standards in Podiatry and management of high-risk foot and lower limb pathology.
• Assists and understands the needs of other team members and communicates with all team members appropriately.
• Ability to participate in the initiation, development and implementation of quality and service improvement activities.
• Commitment to developing skills through professional development and sharing information with others in a multidisciplinary environment.
• Ability to effectively prioritise and manage a demanding clinical caseload and non-clinical tasks.

Mandatory Requirements:

• Vaccinated against, and remain vaccinated against, certain vaccine preventable diseases (VPD) as outlined in the Health Employment Directive NO. 01/16

Why choose us

• Purposeful work that makes a meaningful impact in one of Queensland's fastest-growing regions.
• Professional development including mentorship, paid study leave, simulation training and research opportunities.
• Career pathways with support to step into senior roles and leadership.
• Wellbeing supports including peer networks, flexible work options, EAP and dedicated mental health programs.
• Competitive benefits including salary packaging and up to 12.75% super.
• A lifestyle you'll love in a region that blends rural charm, natural beauty and city convenience.

To apply

For further information regarding this role, please download and read the attached Role Description,#EveryoneIsALeader Framework and Information Packages. You will need to submit your Cover Letter, CV or Resume, including the names and contact details of two referees and a short response (maximum 1-2 pages) on how your experience, abilities, knowledge and personal qualities are relevant to the role.

Applications to remain current for a period of 12 months and may be used to fill a similar vacancy.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are strongly encouraged to apply for all West Moreton Health vacancies.

Further information

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

Documents

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

• WM678172_03 Podiatrist RD (PDF)
  
  Joining the West Moreton Health Community (PDF)