Podiatrist Grade 2
Location: Bacchus Marsh and Melton campuses
Employment Type: Fixed Term, Full-Time until the 8th of July 2026.
Salary: CV8
About the role
As a motivated Podiatrist, you will provide client focused assessment, diagnosis, treatment and management for Western Health Podiatry clients within our community outpatient services at Bacchus Marsh and Melton campuses.
The Podiatrist works as a part of the multidisciplinary team to provide support to a broad range of clients. You will have a varied caseload which will include high risk foot, nail surgeries, paediatric, biomechanical and general podiatry clients. You will be a part of a supportive team of Podiatrists, with regular supervision as well as monthly podiatry professional development meetings.
Key responsibilities:
- Providing clinical podiatry services, including assessment, treatment, and management of acute, sub-acute, and chronic podiatric conditions.
- Have a sound knowledge of various aspects of podiatry management including acute, sub-acute and chronic conditions.
- Develop effective referral and service relationships, both formal and informal, with general practitioners, health and welfare agencies, discharge planners from acute hospitals and other relevant services
About you:
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
- Drive to provide a multidisciplinary team based approach to patient centred care
- Ensure safe and high quality patient care is delivered in line with Western Health values and policies
About Western Health
Western Health is one of the largest healthcare providers in Victoria, caring for a vibrant, diverse and rapidly growing community of one million people in Melbourne’s western suburbs.
With more than 13,000 staff, Western Health delivers 800,000+ occasions of care every year, providing high-quality, person-centred care across every life stage.
We provide a combination of hospital, community-based, at-home and in-reach services to aged, adult and paediatric patients and newborn babies. Specialties include oncology, renal, mental health, women’s health and maternity, chronic diseases, geriatrics and cardiology.
We have remarkable strengths in chronic disease, complex care and developing innovative and sustainable healthcare solutions. Our experience at the coalface of healthcare delivery for some of Australia’s most culturally and socioeconomically diverse and vulnerable populations provides us with unique insights into the most pressing health challenges.
Western Health operates four acute public hospitals: Sunshine Hospital (including Joan Kirner Women’s and Children’s), Footscray Hospital, Williamstown Hospital and Bacchus Marsh Hospital. We also operate Sunbury Community Hospital, Sunshine Mental Health and Wellbeing Centre, Melton Health and Community Services, Bacchus Marsh Community Health Centre, Caroline Springs Community Health Centre and Grant Lodge Residential Aged Care in Bacchus Marsh. Western Health also provides the primary healthcare service at the Dame Phyllis Frost Centre, a women’s prison located in Ravenhall.
Why join us?
Compensation and benefits
- Competitive salary packages aligned with market standards.
- Health and wellbeing programs, including flexible work arrangements.
- Scholarships and grants to support your continuous learning journey.
Learning and development opportunities
- Access the Western Health Learning Academy (WHA) for personalised learning pathways.
- Professional growth programs, including postgraduate studies and clinical education.
- Mentorship and career support.
Community impact and inclusion
- Make a meaningful difference in patients’ lives through compassionate care.
- Join a workforce that champions diversity and inclusion.
- Engage in community wellbeing initiatives and groundbreaking healthcare research.
Organisational culture and environment
- Thrive in a collaborative, compassionate and innovative team environment.
- Be part of a culture that celebrates continuous improvement and excellence in healthcare.
Ready to make an impact?
If you’re passionate about community care we’d love to hear from you. Simply click on the “apply” button and follow the prompts.
If you are currently employed at Western Health, please ensure you sign in through the 'Employee Login' via the external Careers Page or access the Careers Page via the intranet before applying.
Closing date: 11:59pm on 3 July 2025.
Enquiries: For further information about this role, contact Ruth Martin (Manager Community Adult Health) on 9747 7604.
Western Health is an equal opportunity employer committed to attracting and retaining diversity in our workforce. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.
Western Health is committed to providing a safe environment for the children and young people who are involved in our services, sites and operations. We follow and abide by all legislative requirements to keep children and young people safe.
All appointments are made subject to a satisfactory Police Record Check, an Immunisation Status Clearance and a Working with Children Check (if applicable).
Western Health does not accept unsolicited resumes/applications from recruitment agencies.