Podiatrist - Grade 2 (Part Time)

Bayside Health

Bayside Health is a public health service delivering high-quality care across every stage of life for close to 1.2 million people living in metropolitan Melbourne, the Mornington Peninsula, Koo Wee Rup, Bass Coast and Southern Gippsland. We have more than 15 main sites, including hospitals, centres and clinics that provide comprehensive care from welcoming newborns to supporting older people and a full range of services in between. More than 22,000 dedicated staff are focused on providing exceptional, equitable, and locally connected care through shared expertise, compassion, and a commitment to continuous growth. Education and training are central to staff development as we encourage all employees to strive and thrive. Bayside Health was formed following the merger of Alfred Health, Bass Coast Health, Gippsland Southern Health Service, Kooweerup Regional Health Service and Peninsula Health on 1 January 2026.

• Permanent position
• Part time (32 hours per fortnight, 2 days per week)
• Podiatrist Grade 2, Year 1-4 (CM7-CV8)
• Located at The Alfred
• Great staff benefits!

The Department

The Alfred Podiatry Service provides acute foot care to patients with high-risk foot problems, including ulceration, infection, Charcot foot and acute wounds. The service includes outpatient and inpatient treatments with a strong focus on wound management and comprehensive case management. The Podiatry staff work in collaboration with many other hospital departments to provide patient care of the highest standard and take pride in maintaining treatments in line with the latest evidence-based practice. There is a strong focus on continuing professional development for all staff and research is encouraged.

The Role

To provide support to the Podiatry service as a clinical podiatrist, ensuring adherence to standards and a coordinated approach to clinical care of all patients within the health service. Staff may be required to work at any sites across Alfred Health as per clinical demand. As a Grade 2, you are required to maintain a clinical care ratio of 75% clinical care to 25% non-clinical care workload.

Skills and Qualifications Required 

• Tertiary qualification in Podiatry and registration with the Podiatry Board of Australia via AHPRA
• A minimum of 2 years postgraduate experience in a podiatry role
• Demonstrated experience and expertise in diabetes foot management including evidence of continuing education and involvement in quality activities
• Demonstrated attributes and accomplishments consistent with being an experienced clinician 
• Demonstrated ability to provide training and supervision to junior staff and students

Staff Benefits

• Salary packaging & novated leasing through Maxxia
• Onsite car & bike parking opportunities, deducted pre-tax!! *subject to availability
• Access for you and your family to an extensive network of health and fitness facilities through Fitness Passport membership
• Enjoy excellent onsite fitness facilities at The Alfred via ProSport (pre-tax memberships)
• Childcare services at The Alfred managed by KU Children’s Services

If applicable, please specify specific requirements that you require in your cover letter or CV.

For enquiries regarding this position, please contact Liz Perry, Podiatry Manager - l.perry@alfred.org.au or 0407 376 680.

Applications close 11pm AEST, Thursday 16th July 2026. 

We embrace diversity and strive to have a workforce that reflects the communities we serve. We actively encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, and people of all genders, sexualities, and cultural backgrounds.

If you require adjustments to the recruitment and selection process, or require an alternative format to any of the application materials, please don’t hesitate to get in touch with the contact person listed on this ad.

In accordance with the Health Services Amendment (Mandatory Vaccination of Healthcare Workers) Act 2020, health care workers in Category A or B roles (as determined by the department’s risk ratings) are required to be vaccinated against influenza or hold an acceptable medical exemption.