Illawarra Shoalhaven Local Health District

Reference number

REQ682050

Occupation

Podiatrist

Work type

Part-Time

Location

Location Negotiable

Salary Information

$121568 - $125507

Closing date

13 August 2026 at 11:59pm

Lead, Innovate, and Make a Real Impact in High-Risk Foot Care

$61.31 -$63.29 per hour + 12% super & salary packaging | Temporary part-time 30hpw until 28 March 2027 (Job-share to be considered for this role) | District-wide | REQ682050 | Grade: Podiatrist Level 3 | Applications close: 13 August 2026

Join us in shaping healthier futures. Together we can do more.

Join the Illawarra Shoalhaven Local Health District as a Senior Podiatrist (Level and manage clients in our high-performing Podiatry Service. You'll deliver expert care to a complex caseload of high-risk clients - including those with diabetes, vascular conditions, and limb complications - while helping shape the future of podiatry across the District. In this senior role, you’ll work autonomously, mentor junior staff and students, coordinate creative clinical services, and drive quality improvement projects. If you're passionate about evidence-based care, high-risk foot management, and multidisciplinary collaboration, this is your opportunity to make a lasting difference in patients’ lives and advance your podiatry career.

For more information and to view the position classification, see the Position Description here.

A little about us.

From Helensburgh in the north to North Durras in the south, ISLHD covers an area of 5,687 square kms. That’s 5,687 square kms of beautiful beaches, coastal cycling tracks, lush rainforests, incredible bushwalks and friendly people. The region is also host to many annual food, wine and arts festivals and events.

ISLHD operates seven hospital sites,



employ over 8,500 staff and provide community health services across 58 locations. Commute times are short, childcare and schooling options are plentiful, and Sydney and Canberra are close by.

Benefits of working with ISLHD.

We understand that balancing career aspirations with the demand of the everyday, as well as maintaining a healthy work-life balance, can be a challenge. To help with this, we offer a range of benefits which include:

- Allocated Days Off (ADO) - once a month take a paid day off (eligible full-time employees)

- Salary packaging - less tax and more take-home pay

- Novated leasing - lease a car and pay for all running costs out of your pre-taxed salary (eligible full-time employees)

- Fitness Passport - discounted gym membership that both you and your family can enjoy (eligible employees)

- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) - free confidential and professional assistance for staff and their families

- Career progression, professional development and secondment opportunities

Apply now by reading the Position Description, then, using our online portal, submit a resume and answer the selection criteria within the application. In addition, please note you must have the following essential requirements:

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Applicable vaccination requirements for a Category A role.
- Working With Children Check (WWCC)




- Registered/eligible for registration with the Podiatry Board of Australia (Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency – AHPRA)

This is a temporary parental leave relief position until 28 March 2027 with the possibility of an extension at same or reduced hours.

ISLHD is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

ISLHD is dedicated to fostering a child-safe environment that respects and upholds the rights of children and young people, aligned with NSW Health’s commitment to implementing the Child Safe Standards. We aim to ensure that children and young people feel safe, supported, and included in their care. All current and prospective staff are expected to prioritise the safety, welfare, and wellbeing of children and young people, actively working to protect them from harm and abuse.

Need more information or help applying?

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Visit the ISLHD website for application tips, to learn more about ISLHD and other important application information.
- Visit the Stepping Up website here. Stepping Up supports Aboriginal people to navigate the recruitment process and find a career or employment in NSW Health.
- Visit The Welcome Experience website here. The Welcome Experience is a free service supporting essential workers (and their families) who are considering applying for or have accepted a job in regional NSW.
- Follow us on social media: Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn and YouTube.
- For role-related queries or help applying, contact Fiona Leo at [email protected]

ISLHD acknowledges that our health district is located on the unceded lands of the Aboriginal people who are the Traditional Custodians of the NSW South Coast.

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