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Add expected salary to your profile for insightsPermanent Full Time or Part Time up to 76 hours per fortnightGrade 1 (CM2 - CM6) $35.72368 - $43.45789 per hour (dependant on experience)Grade 2 (CM7 - CV8) $45.66579 - $52.49211 per hour (dependant on experience)_______________________________________________________________________WGHG are seeking a Podiatrist to be part of the Community Allied Health Team. This position involves the provision of Podiatry services to community based clients (Community Health, Commonwealth Home Support, Home and Community Care Program for Younger People and NDIS) of the Baw Baw Shire, in accordance with agreed targets. Service provision is required within local aged care facilities and within acute wards as required. This position includes provision of clinically sound podiatry services within a clinic settings and occasional home visits; managing clinical /service delivery environments; providing appropriate supervision and support to foot care nurses and students, and participating in presentations to a variety of groups.We have up to 76 hours per fortnight available for this permanent full time or part time position, offering a great foot-in-the-door opportunity to work in a friendly and supportive team environment and enjoy the benefits of flexible working arrangements and much more!Our preferred candidate will have:Bachelor of Podiatry (or equivalent qualification)Current registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA)Current Drivers LicenseA thorough understanding and respect for confidentiality requirementsPrevious clinical experience in a Community Health or aged and disability settingIMPORTANT: Some roles in the healthcare sector are required to be vaccinated annually for Influenza (unless a valid exemption applies). Evidence of vaccination (or exemption) will be required to be provided prior to commencement.About our organisationThe West Gippsland Healthcare Group is a customer focused health organisation providing acute medical and surgical, obstetric, emergency, residential care and community health services to 45,000 people in the rural, urban residential, agricultural and industrial areas located within the Baw Baw Shire and beyond. The administrative headquarters are located at West Gippsland Hospital in Warragul, approximately 100kms east of Melbourne.West Gippsland Healthcare Group staff benefits include:Flexible working arrangementsAccess to employee assistance programSalary packagingFree ParkingWorking with usAll appointments with the West Gippsland Healthcare Group are subject to the satisfactory return of professional reference checks, a NDIS worker screening clearance and a current Employee Working with Children Check. All employees must hold current entitlement to work within Australia. A six month probationary period applies to all new appointments.Further details and how to applyFurther information is contained in the Position Description. Applications must be submitted via seek.com.au and must include a current CV, response to the selection criteria and a covering letter. Shortlisted applicants will be asked to provide at least 2 professional referees. If you have any further queries, please contact Meredith Davey or Kate Palmer, Community Health Managers on 03 5624 3534 .Applications close on Sunday, 11 May 2025.__________________________________________________________________________________As an inclusive employer, committed to improving diversity and equity in our workforce, we encourage applications from all parts of our community, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people from culturally diverse backgrounds, LGBTI people, and people with lived experience of disability.As a Child Safe organisation, West Gippsland Healthcare Group promotes the safety, wellbeing and inclusion of all children, including those with disability.How do your skills match this job?How do your skills match this job?Sign in and update your profile to get insights.Your application will include the following questions:Do you have a current Australian driver''s licence? How many years'' experience do you have as a Podiatrist? Which of the following statements best describes your right to work in Australia? Do you have a current NDIS Worker Screening Check? Are you currently registered with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA)? Do you have a current Working With Children (WWC) Check? Do you have a bachelor of podiatry (or equivalent qualification) and previous clinical experience in a community health, aged care or disability setting? Under Government requirements, some roles in Healthcare settings must be seasonally vaccinated for influenza. Are you able to meet this requirement prior to commencement if you were the successful applicant?West Gippsland Healthcare Group provides acute medical and surgical, obstetric, emergency, community and aged care services, primarily in the Shire of Baw Baw, approximately 100 kms east of Melbourne.West Gippsland Healthcare Group comprises a number of sites. They are Baw Baw Health and Community Care Centre, Community Services Centres in Warragul and Trafalgar, Cooinda Lodge Aged Care Residence, Rawson Community Health Centre, Andrews House Aged Care Residence, Warragul Linen Service and West Gippsland Hospital.Source: This is an extract from the company''s own website.About UsWest Gippsland Healthcare Group provides acute medical and surgical, obstetric, emergency, community and aged care services, primarily in the Shire of Baw Baw, approximately 100 kms east of Melbourne.West Gippsland Healthcare Group comprises a number of sites. They are Baw Baw Health and Community Care Centre, Community Services Centres in Warragul and Trafalgar, Cooinda Lodge Aged Care Residence, Rawson Community Health Centre, Andrews House Aged Care Residence, Warragul Linen Service and West Gippsland Hospital.Source: This is an extract from the company''s own website.To help fast track investigation, please include here any other relevant details that prompted you to report this job ad as fraudulent / misleading / discriminatory. #J-18808-Ljbffr