Podiatrist - Senior; Inpatient

The Role

An opportunity has become available for a Podiatrist - Senior (Inpatient) to join Gold Coast Health (GCH) where the focus of our 13 000‑strong team is on providing world‑class health care to people living in the Gold Coast, and northern New South Wales region of Australia.

• Deliver high level podiatry clinical and consultancy services for acute and unstable high‑risk foot disease
• Lead the development and delivery of health education and promotion programmes on foot health
• Facilitate the implementation of a new model of care of patients within an inpatient setting
• Support the continuum of care of patients with acute and unstable high‑risk foot disease
• Drive service planning, research and outcome tracking for HRF care

To be successful in this position you will require:

• Tertiary degree in Podiatry
• Post graduate HRF Podiatry clinical experience
• AHPRA Registration
• Evidence of vaccination, or be able to be vaccinated against and remain vaccinated against – Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Varicella, Pertussis and Hepatitis B
• Tuberculosis screening, to identify if the tuberculosis vaccination may be required
• Driver Licence
• Declaration of serious discipline history must be disclosed
• Criminal History Screening will be required for new employees (GCH will cover cost)

• Flexible work options
• Career Development
• Salary Packaging
• Modern Facilities
• Diverse Work Culture
• Research Opportunities
• 12.75% super
• 17.5% leave loading

• Permanent part time (45.6 hrs p.f.)
• Base salary ranging from $64.64 – $69.55 per hour

High Risk Foot Podiatry Services are aimed at increasing access to assessment, diagnosis, management planning and treatment interventions for patients with active foot disease or high risk of developing foot ulcers, which can lead to amputation if not managed in a timely and appropriate fashion. The Podiatrists of GCHHS currently work alongside Endocrinology, Vascular, Orthopaedics, Infectious Diseases and Diabetes Educators. The Podiatry service provides treatment and management to clients at all GCHHS outpatient and community locations – this role will focus mostly on inpatient Podiatry services and will require regular communications and handover to the hospital Nurse unit managers and AH team leaders.

Reports operationally and professionally to the Director of Podiatry Gold Coast Hospital and Health Service (GCHHS).

• Nationally and internationally recognised location for innovative medical research and health care
• Annual operating budget exceeding $1.5 billion
• More than 1100 beds across three hospitals – Gold Coast University Hospital, Robina Hospital, Varsity Lakes Hospital and Robina and Southport Health Precincts
• Secondary and tertiary health services across more than 20 facilities
• Opportunity to combine professional advancement, job satisfaction and relaxation into one fulfilling lifestyle
• A workplace culture that encourages people to bring their whole selves to work so that they can perform at their best
• Committed to reflecting the diversity of the Gold Coast community and ensuring each staff member is included and feels like they belong

Click APPLY to submit your application by Thursday, 12 February 2025.

Gold Coast Health is committed to providing an accessible, inclusive work environment. Please contact the nominated person if you require any reasonable adjustments throughout this recruitment process.

Job Ad reference: GC671536

Please note:

no third‑party applications will be accepted.