Podiatrist Grade 1 - Graduate
Clayton, VIC, AU, 3168
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Help shape the future of healthcare at Monash Health and embark on a rewarding career where your dedication makes a difference in people’s lives.
About the Department / Program
Monash Health High Risk Foot Service provides best practice inpatient and outpatient care for patients with diabetes and complex limb threatening complications. The aim of the service is to provide evidence based, best practice care to patients with complex diabetes related (and other high risk) foot complications with a focus on reducing hospital admissions, minimising length of stay and reducing the rates of major amputation.
The service in jointly run by Podiatry, Vascular (including Interventional Radiology), Diabetes with input from Infectious Diseases and Orthopaedics. In 2024, Monash Health was awarded with a National Association Diabetes Centres High Risk Foot Service Centre of Excellence.
About the Role
We are seeking an enthusiastic early career Podiatrist to join our team in a New Graduate or Grade 1 role (4 days per week, 12-month fixed-term), within our service providing care to community health, podiatry outpatient and multidisciplinary high-risk foot clinics as well as acute and subacute inpatient services. We are open to applicants who either graduated in 2025 and are looking for a new challenge, or undergraduate students with expected graduation 2026. Working with a diverse range of clients, no two days will be the same. You will work alongside our talented and supportive Podiatrists as well as the wider interdisciplinary team. You will be thoroughly supported in the role with access to the Podiatry Clinical Educator to facilitate your learning and development.
Rotations will be provided across the lifespan and through various programs within Monash Health ranging from Child and Family, Community Assessment and Response Team, Aged and Community Care and Allied Health Adult Inpatient Care (High Risk Foot Service).
What an exciting opportunity to expand your skills!
About You
To be successful in this role, you will bring:
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Your forward thinking approach to care, your ideas matter to us!
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A genuine passion for delivering high-quality, person-centred podiatry care.
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Ambition to grow your clinical skills and expand your knowledge
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Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
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Your proactive and team player attitude
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A commitment to continuous learning and evidence-based practice.
Mandatory requirements:
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Bachelor of Podiatry (or equivalent).
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Current or eligible registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA).
Why you'll love working with us
Ours is a connected team with strong shared values and an unwavering commitment to excellence. We are a collaborative and welcoming team where you'll be supported to build the foundations of your podiatry career. New employees benefit from:
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A supportive and cohesive within a larger interdisciplinary setting.
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Dedicated clinical supervision, mentoring and support from our Podiatry Clinical Educator.
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Rotational opportunities across a diverse range of services and specialties.
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Genuine career progression pathways including rotations within the High Risk Foot Service and into Community Health.
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Continual opportunities to use your drive for innovation to develop services to meet the changing landscape within the broader healthcare system
For a confidential discussion and to explore this opportunity further, please reach out to Katrina Pratt on 0413 131 656.
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Role Statement can be found here
Our Culture and Values
At Monash Health, our people are at the heart of everything we do. Our culture is inclusive, supportive and future-focused, underpinned by clear values and a commitment to continuous improvement.
Our teams play a critical role in bringing our new strategy to life, challenging traditional approaches, embracing innovation, and ensuring every appointment reflects our commitment to equity, transparency and excellence.
You’ll be encouraged to share ideas, contribute to improvement initiatives, and grow alongside experienced professionals who are passionate about what they do.
We are Full Hearted, Open Minded and All In, enabling excellent service delivery and a positive candidate and employee experience every time.
We recognise the value of equal employment opportunity. We are committed to patient safety, promoting fairness, equity and diversity in the workplace and to Child Safe Standards.
How to Apply
Applications are accepted via the Monash Health online EHub system. For information including how to apply and probity check requirements, please click here for the ‘Application Guide’
Applications will be screened upon receipt and selection activity may commence prior to the closing date.
Applications close: 14 September 2026