Podiatrist - Grade 2 - Community
Dandenong, VIC, AU, 3175
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About the Role:
We have an exciting opportunity for a Grade 2 Podiatrist to join the Aged Services program on an ongoing Full-Time basis (1.0EFT). This unique position will work across our Aged and Community Care program, Transition Care and our Residential Allied Health Services to provide clinical care to clients in the community.
The role provides evidence-based assessment, care planning, intervention, and discharge support for community clients. Scope includes high-risk foot care, wound management, biomechanical pathologies, and general diagnosis and treatment of foot disorders. Services are delivered through residential aged care homes and community health services with a focus on supporting client health, wellbeing, and independence.
The position contributes to the podiatry and multidisciplinary teams through best practice clinical care, knowledge sharing, student supervision, mentoring, research, and quality improvement activities. Engagement in trans-professional practice within the multidisciplinary team is expected.
About You
As a Grade 2 Podiatrist, you will be a forward-thinking clinician who values innovation and continuous improvement, contributes fresh ideas to enhance care and outcomes. You will have ambition to develop and expand clinical expertise, along with a proactive and collaborative approach to teamwork. With your strong communication and interpersonal skills, you will support effective collaboration, high-quality service delivery, and a positive, person-centred approach to care.
What you need:
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Bachelor of Podiatry, Bachelor of Applied Science (Podiatry), Masters or Doctorate of Clinical Practice or recognised equivalent.
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Current Victorian drivers licence
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Current and Satisfactory Aged Care Clearance (Police Check/Aged Care Worker Screen)
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No current Aged Care Banning Orders in place (as per Register of Banning Orders) or NDIS exclusion order in place
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Current and Satisfactory NDIS worker screening check, and completion of the NDIS worker orientation module; Quality, safety and you
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Registration via the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA), and consent to ongoing registration checks via Monash Health’s electronic credentialing system
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Registered with State-Wide Equipment Program
About Us:
Monash Health is Victoria’s largest public health service.
Monash Health Aged Care Services supports older adults in the community and residential care settings, delivering high-quality, person-centred care. We serve the entire Monash Health catchment as a cohesive and integrated team, ensuring seamless experiences for clients while fostering a dedicated workforce with exceptional expertise in caring for older adults.
Our vision is: Striving for exceptional care and experience that is sustainable and based on an older person’s individual needs, preferences and upholding their rights.
We are a collaborative and dynamic multidisciplinary team including podiatrists, physiotherapists, occupational therapists, dietitians, social workers, speech pathologists, nurses, and more. Our team values:
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Person-centred care and best-practice service delivery
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A culture of learning, innovation, and quality improvement
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Collaboration across disciplines and services
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Opportunities for leadership, development and career progression
In return
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A supportive and cohesive team within a larger interdisciplinary setting
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Genuine career progression pathways
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Supervision and clinical support from a Grade 3 Senior Podiatrist and Team Leader
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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 Dennis, Acting Team Leader on 0481 908 323.
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.
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: 6 April 2026