Paedatric Podiatrist - Grade 2 - Community

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About the Role:

Join our team as a Grade 2 Podiatrist on a part-time basis (0.2 EFT, 15.6 hours per fortnight), fixed term 12 month parental leave role, working at Monash Health Community in Springvale.

As part of the Child and Family Program, you will:

• Work closely within a multidisciplinary team of clinicians
• Deliver meaningful, high-quality care in the community setting
• Work in co-consult Gait Clinic with physiotherapists
• Gain hands-on experience in a well-established paediatric service
• Be mentored and supported as you expand your clinical skills

About Us:

The Child and Family Program is comprised of numerous disciplines that focus on the assessment and delivery of child and family focused care. The program consists of Occupational Therapists, Physiotherapists, Speech Pathologists, Dieticians, Exercise Physiologist, Podiatrists, Psychologists, Counsellor, Social Workers, Family Support Worker and Community Development Workers. The team is committed to working with communities, families and individuals who have poor health outcomes and to providing high quality, multidisciplinary programs which embrace child and family centred practice, evidence based practice and the Social Model of Health.

About You:

To ensure your success in this role you will bring the following demonstrated skills, experience and knowledge:

• Dedication to safe best practice and quality care
• Commitment to delivering patient centred care & patient advocacy
• A compassionate, collaborative approach to practice
• Current AHPRA registration
• Experience in Community Health or paediatric practice 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.

For a confidential discussion and to explore the opportunity further, please call Sam Challands 0405 357 026. 

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: 25 August 2025