Chronic and Complex Podiatrist Level 1/2

Join our dynamic Chronic and Complex (CAC) Podiatry Team and gain invaluable experience providing high-quality podiatry services to the clients of the Western Sydney Local Health District (WSLHD). This role is perfect for new graduates as it offers continuing professional development, mentorship, and a chance to build specialist skills in foot care. WSLHD is a leader in clinical services, research, and education, providing a diverse range of public healthcare to more than 946,000 residents in Sydney’s west and the Greater Western Sydney Region. We are committed to our vision of ‘better health services for the people of western Sydney and beyond’ and we are driven by our CORE values of collaboration, openness, respect, and empowerment. Are you ready to make a meaningful difference by providing high-quality foot care as a member of our multidisciplinary team? New graduates are encouraged to apply, provided that all required qualifications and registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) are obtained prior to the commencement date. Employment Type: Permanent Part TimePosition Classification: Podiatrist Level 1 / Level 2Remuneration: $38.51 - $54.94 per hourHours Per Week: 32 (Job Share may be considered for part time hours)Location: Blacktown Community Health Centre (and as required across the Western Sydney Local Health District) Where you'll be working CAC podiatrists provide foot care to our clients at our community health centres in Auburn, Blacktown, Castle Hill, Merrylands, Mount Druitt, and Parramatta. There is also a home visiting podiatry service that is provided to eligible clients that are housebound. CAC Podiatrists are expected to work from various locations across WSLHD as reasonably required, including in the client's place of residence as well as in our Community Health Centres. What you'll be doing Chronic and Complex (CAC) Allied Health services focus on restoring, improving, or maintaining older people's independent functioning and wellbeing. The focus of these services is to assist older people to regain or maintain physical, functional, and cognitive abilities which support them to remain living in the community. This position works as a member of a Chronic and Complex multidisciplinary team. CAC Podiatrists provide assessment, intervention/treatment, and education for clients with foot health issues residing within the Western Sydney Local Health District (WSLHD). CAC Podiatrists are responsible for conducting comprehensive assessments of clients including, but not limited to, assessment of falls risk and pressure injury risk. Essential Criteria Registration: General Podiatry Registration with AHPRA Qualifications: Tertiary qualifications in Podiatry Selection Criteria Tertiary Qualifications in Podiatry and current general Podiatry Registration with AHPRA. Demonstrated clinical experience and understanding of the needs of clients with chronic and complex health needs within a community context. Experience in Podiatry assessment, intervention and education. Demonstrated well developed written, verbal and non-verbal communication skills. Demonstrated effective time management and ability to prioritise workload. Demonstrated involvement in quality improvement, evidence based practice and professional development activities. Suitable computer skills, including experience using CHOC Cerner eMR or equivalent. Current driver’s licence valid within Australia and willingness to use for work purposes. How to Apply Apply online by submitting your resume and addressing the criteria listed below by providing examples that demonstrate your ability before the closing date. Requisition ID: REQ Applications Close: 14th December 2025 Need more information? information ? Additional Information Find out more about applying for this position. Review the detailed Position Description for insights into role requirements and criteria. Explore the selection process , employment checks , outcomes and notifications . For inquiries about the role, contact Louise Wood on Secure up to $12,000 for your health studies NSW Health offers Tertiary Health Study Subsidies for . Open to new and graduating students entering NSW Health. Click here for more info People with disabilities who meet the selection criteria are encouraged to apply; and where required, WSLHD will implement reasonable adjustment consistent with industry standard. Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply. Stepping Up aims to assist Aboriginal job applicants by providing information about applying for roles in NSW Health organisations. For more information, please visit Please note: To be eligible for permanent appointment to a position in NSW Health, you must have an Australian citizenship or permanent Australian residency. #S-DNI #J-18808-Ljbffr