Podiatrist - Grade 2 - Community
Cranbourne, VIC, AU, 3977
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Embark on a rewarding career and be part of a team where your dedication makes a difference in people’s lives.
About the Role:
Join our team as a Podiatrist Grade 2 on a part-time (0.8EFT), ongoing basis. This role requires travel between sites and collaboration with a diverse team of healthcare professionals. Sites may include the new state-of-the-art Boollam Boollam Aged Care Centre (BBACC), Berwick, Cranbourne or Pakenham. As a Grade 2 Podiatrist within Aged and Community Care, you’ll play a critical role in delivering person-centred care that promotes independence, health, and wellbeing for older adults.
This dynamic role includes:
· Providing comprehensive assessment, evidence-informed intervention, and discharge planning for community-based clients
· Delivering podiatry care across a range of clinical areas including high-risk foot care, wound management, biomechanical pathologies, and general diagnostic care
· Working across community health centres and providing home-based services
· Supervising and mentoring Allied Health Assistants, students, and Grade 1 clinicians
· Participating in quality improvement, research, and clinical education
· Rotating across aged care settings including Residential Care, Transition Care Program, and other Monash Health sites as needed
About Us:
Monash Health is Victoria’s largest public health service. Our Aged and Community Care program delivers integrated services that support older adults to maintain their independence and wellbeing.
Our interdisciplinary team includes physiotherapists, occupational therapists, dietitians, nurses, social workers, podiatrists, and more. We pride ourselves on:
· A supportive and collaborative team culture
· Regular interdisciplinary case conferences and clinical supervision
· Celebrating achievements and fostering professional growth
· Providing services across the lifespan of aged care including CHSP, PSRAC, TCP, and care navigation
About You:
To ensure your success in this role, you will bring demonstrated clinical expertise in high-risk foot care, wound management, and aged care podiatry. You will have a strong understanding of gerontology and the impact of complex chronic conditions such as diabetes. You will have the ability to work both autonomously and collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team. With excellent communication skills with a person-centred approach to care, you will have confidence using digital health tools and electronic record systems.
Mandatory Requirements:
· Bachelor, Masters, or Doctorate in Podiatry (or equivalent)
· General AHPRA registration – Podiatry Board of Australia (unrestricted)
· First Aid / Basic Life Support certification
· Current Victorian Driver’s Licence
· Current and Satisfactory Aged Care Worker Clearance (Police Check/Aged Care Worker Screen)
· Current and Satisfactory NDIS workers screening check
· NDIS Worker Orientation certificate of completion
· Evidence of immunisation and fit-for-employment clearances
· No current Aged Care Banning Orders in place (as per Register of Banning Order)
· A relevant post-graduate or working towards (desirable)
· Research active (desirable)
In Return:
As a valued member of the Monash Health team, you’ll have access to a wide range of benefits designed to support your wellbeing, development, and career progression, including:
· Salary packaging – increase your take-home pay with generous salary packaging options.
· Professional development – access to ongoing training, education, and leadership opportunities to support your career growth.
· Supportive team environment – work within a collaborative, multidisciplinary team that values innovation, compassion, and excellence.
· Employee wellbeing – benefit from a comprehensive Employee Assistance Program (EAP), staff wellbeing initiatives, and a strong focus on work-life balance.
· Career mobility – opportunities to work across Victoria’s largest public health service with a wide range of roles and career pathways.
· Diverse and inclusive workplace – join an organisation that celebrates and embraces diversity and fosters a culture of respect and belonging.
At Monash Health, you’ll be making a difference in the lives of individuals and communities while advancing your career in a leading healthcare organisation.
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For a confidential discussion and to explore the opportunity further, please call Andrea on 0414 528 937.
Position Description can be found here.
Role Statement can be found here.
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. At Monash Health we are relentless in our pursuit of excellence and work to our six guiding principles and our five ICare values.
To learn more about our organisation visit monashhealth.org
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. Respectfully, applications from Recruitment Agencies will not be accepted.
Applications close: 21 August 2025