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Podiatrist - Senior
Surgical, Treatment and Rehabilitation Service (STARS), Herston
Permanent part time opportunity to engage with the hospital based multidisciplinary teams for a varied and complex caseload of patients with foot disease in an inpatient and outpatient setting. The role will deliver independent high-level podiatric management for people accessing care at the Surgical, Treatment and Rehabilitation Service (STARS).
Job details
| Position status | Permanent |
|---|---|
| Position type | Part-time |
| Occupational group | Health - Allied Health/Clinical Support |
| Classification | HP4 |
| Workplace Location | Brisbane - North |
| Job ad reference | QLD/STR677014 |
| Closing date | 11-Mar-2026 |
| Job duration | Permanent part time,45.6 hours per fortnight |
| Contact person | Michelle.Stute@health.qld.gov.au |
| Contact details | 0409 357 001 Access the National Relay Service |
About the role
Permanent part time opportunity to engage with the hospital based multidisciplinary teams for a varied and complex caseload of patients with foot disease in an inpatient and outpatient setting. The role will deliver independent high-level podiatric management for people accessing care at the Surgical, Treatment and Rehabilitation Service (STARS).
About you
Our ideal candidate will be someone who can carry out the following key accountabilities in accordance with the Metro North Health's values:
- Utilise high-level clinical skills, knowledge and independent professional judgement to manage a varied and complex caseload within the podiatry high risk foot services of Metro North Health, in accordance with prescribed professional and ethical standards. The setting is a hospital podiatry service for the management of complex foot conditions in a multi-disciplinary environment.
- Develop and maintain effective professional relationships with patients, healthcare providers in the multi-disciplinary team and external partners to influence clinical outcomes.
- Monitor and report on clinical practices and outcomes within specialist clinical service areas, and advocate for service improvements that enhance the delivery of podiatry services across STARS and wider Metro North Health, utilising identification and application of guidelines and business improvement plans.
Health Equity
It is expected that all Metro North Health staff, including the incumbent of this role as a valuable member of the Metro North workforce, contribute to the health equity agenda and meet the intent of supporting the defined six actions that specifically meet the needs of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people within the National Safety and Quality Health Service Standards (NSQHS), by actively supporting the elimination of racial discrimination and institutional racism; supporting increased access to health care; influencing the social, cultural and economic determinants of health; supporting the delivery of sustainable, culturally safe and responsive health services; and recognise the importance of working with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, communities and organisations to design, deliver, monitor and review the health and support services we provide.
Applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged and welcomed.
Benefits when working for Metro North Allied Health
- Flexible working arrangements and competitive salary rates with annual incremental increases
- Benefit from a higher than standard employer contribution to Superannuation of 12.75% and access to generous salary packaging
- Additional entitlements for employees (casual employees excluded) may include sick leave, carer's leave, long service leave, paid parental leave, leave without pay to travel, professional development allowance and leave
- 5% annual leave loading with up to 27.5% for shift workers
- Rewarding career and development opportunities across a wide range of clinical and non-clinical areas
- Value driven organisation which provides a work environment that is safe, satisfying, flexible, and promotes a healthy work-life balance
Be part of a world-class, dynamic and growing health service that embraces technology and innovation, excellence in healthcare, quality teaching and cutting edge research. Metro North Health is committed to providing a diverse and inclusive workplace for all employees. We offer unique and rewarding professional development opportunities in a safe and flexible work environment with a focus on putting our people first. You can find out more about why it's so great to work at Metro North here: https://metronorth.health.qld.gov.au/careers
Find out about the role in more detail and how to apply in the attached Role Description.
APPLICATIONS RECEIVED VIA THIRD PARTIES (RECRUITMENT AGENCIES ETC.) WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED
Further information
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