Grade 1 Podiatrist

Alfred Health

Alfred Health is a leader in health care delivery, improvement, research and education. We are the main provider of health services to people living in the inner southeast suburbs of Melbourne, from ambulatory to inpatient and home and community-based services.

• Permanent position
• Part time (72 hours per fortnight)
• Podiatrist Grade 1, Year 1-5 (CM2-CM6)
• Located at Caulfield Hospital - Caulfield Community Health Service
• Great Staff Benefits!

The Department

The Caulfield Community Health Service (CCHS) is co-located on the Caulfield Hospital site, and provides a range of clinical and health promotion services for people of all ages who live, work or study within the local community. These multi-disciplinary services are provided in the centre, community, home or via Telehealth. 

The Role

The Podiatry position will sit within the Adult Health team and you will: 

• Provide high quality podiatry services for the local community. This may include initial and annual foot assessment, routine skin and nail care, wound management, nail surgery, biomechanical assessment, prescription and/or manufacture of orthotics
• Provide podiatry interventions at the centre and in the clients home
• Develop and implement person centred care plans 
• Work within a multi-disciplinary team to ensure a holistic approach to client support 
• Liaise with relevant agencies to coordinate, facilitate and communicate client treatment and outcomes
• Demonstrate an understanding of pathways within the health care system in order to help facilitate appropriate care and advocate for clients with complex care needs (e.g. My Aged Care,  Commonwealth Home Support Program, Home Care Packages)

Qualifications and Experience Required 

• Tertiary qualification in podiatry
• Registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA)
• Demonstrated podiatry clinical experience relevant to the community health sector
• Current Victorian Driver's Licence 

Staff Benefits 

• Salary packaging & novated leasing through Maxxia
• Flexible health insurance coverage through HCF Health Insurance
• Onsite car parking opportunities, deducted pre-tax!!
• Fantastic onsite fitness facilities at The Alfred through ProSport health and fitness
• 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.

If you have any queries regarding this position, please call Kerryn Woolley or Andrew Holland on 9076 6666. 

Please include a cover letter with your CV when applying for the position.

Applications close 11pm AEST, Monday 11th August 2025.

Alfred Health is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to attracting and retaining a diverse workforce that reflects the community we serve.  Applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders are encouraged.

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. 

Website: www.alfredhealth.org.au