Chronic & Complex Care Podiatrist Level 1/2

Overview

Join Western Sydney Local Health District's Community Health Services to provide specialized podiatry care for patients with chronic and complex health conditions. You will practice across multiple community centers in Western Sydney, delivering quality clinical services that improve long-term patient outcomes in a multidisciplinary team environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct detailed assessments and provide evidence-based podiatry treatment to patients with chronic and complex needs.
• Manage a complex caseload autonomously while collaborating and seeking advice when necessary.
• Engage effectively with patients, their carers, and multidisciplinary health teams.
• Participate actively in service planning, evaluation, and quality improvement projects.
• Support the supervision of students and maintain current best practice knowledge.

Working Environment

• Operate from various modern community health locations including Auburn, Blacktown, Merrylands, Mount Druitt, Parramatta, and The Hills.
• Become part of a collaborative Chronic & Complex Care team providing culturally diverse healthcare solutions.
• Access opportunities for ongoing professional development and career growth.
• Work within a supportive multidisciplinary team committed to innovation and high-quality care.

Required Qualifications & Registration

• Possess tertiary qualifications in Podiatry.
• Hold current full registration as a Podiatrist with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA).

Selection Criteria

• Proven experience in podiatry assessment and management of clients with chronic and complex health issues.
• Understanding of health care needs for individuals with chronic, complex, or aged conditions in community settings.
• Ability to apply evidence-based and best practice guidelines for clinical decision-making.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, proficiency in electronic medical record systems, word processing, and databases.
• Capable of working independently and collaboratively within multidisciplinary teams.
• Current valid Australian driver's license with willingness to use it for work-related travel.

Additional Information

• The role is permanent full-time with a weekly commitment of 38 hours.
• Job sharing arrangements may be considered for part-time hours.
• Annual remuneration ranges between $79,419 and $113,301.
• Applicants must be Australian citizens or permanent residents to be eligible for permanent employment.
• People with disabilities meeting selection criteria are encouraged to apply; reasonable adjustments will be provided as needed.
• Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants are strongly encouraged to apply.

Application Process

To apply, please submit your resume and respond to the selection criteria with examples demonstrating your capabilities. The closing date for applications is 28th October 2026. For queries regarding the position, contact Louise Wood via email.