Podiatrist | BlueCare | Rockhampton

Employment Status: Permanent Full Time or Part Time (3 days per week minimum)

Location: Rockhampton Region - Travel required

Remuneration: $42.15 – $59.04 p/hr (dependent on experience) + Super + Salary Packaging + Travel/Kilometre Reimbursement + Employee Benefits

Classification: PO2.1 to PO3.3 - determined by demonstrated experience

New Graduates Welcome

Make a meaningful difference with BlueCare BlueCare is seeking applications from Podiatrists keen to join our highly skilled Statewide Allied Health Team on a Full Time or Part Time basis. This opportunity is open to new graduates and early career podiatrists looking for a permanent role within a supportive multidisciplinary team providing care to community-based adults and ageing customers. You’ll join a leading not-for-profit organisation that promotes work-life balance and flexible working arrangements, operating from a clinical hub with a mix of in-centre clinic visits and home visits as required.

About the role

You’ll work with our established multidisciplinary team (MDT) to deliver the highest standard of care and podiatry treatment using a person-centred approach. Your main aim will be to maintain and encourage client independence in addition to considering their physical and social wellbeing. You will have support from our Statewide Allied Health team in the form of clinical supervision from senior clinical staff, administrative staff and Allied Health Assistants in managing case load and the clinical service requirements.

- Enjoy flexibility in days and working hours
- Work collaboratively within an established multidisciplinary team (MDT) to deliver high-quality, person-centred podiatry care
- Focus on maintaining and supporting client independence, while considering physical and social wellbeing
- Receive ongoing clinical supervision from senior podiatrists, support from Allied Health Assistants, and administrative assistance
- Deliver care in a clinic-based setting with community home visits as required
- Access structured support from a senior podiatrist and the Allied Health Podiatry Discipline Lead
- Build and grow a community caseload, gaining exposure to varied and complex clients
- Contribute to expanding podiatry services within the local geographic area
- Manage your own caseload with realistic productivity targets

What makes a difference for us?

- Current Australian Driver’s Licence (essential)
- Access to a roadworthy, insured vehicle (minimum Third-Party Property) (essential)
- Current AHPRA registration with unlimited work rights (essential)
- Commitment to working within the Philosophy, Policies and Procedures of BlueCare and the Uniting Church of Australia
- Strong clinical capability in podiatry assessment and treatment for community-based clients,



including aged care, disability, and health & wellbeing needs
- Accurate and timely documentation skills, with confidence using digital systems for record keeping
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills, enabling you to build strong relationships with clients, carers, and colleagues
- Collaborative approach to working within a multidisciplinary team workplace
- Effective time management skills, with the ability to prioritise and manage a caseload to meet service and client needs
- Ability to identify additional client needs and coordinate appropriate referrals to other BlueCare services
- Confidence in meeting all required probity and compliance checks

Start making a difference today

If you have any questions about this role or working with BlueCare, please contact our Talent Acquisition team for a confidential discussion. Email:

We also have podiatrist opportunities available across multiple locations in Queensland and welcome applications from candidates interested in other regions.

Employee Benefits

- Save tax and increase your take home pay by salary packaging your everyday living expenses and bills (up to $15,900) and meal entertainment (up to $2,650) per annum
- A recognition and rewards platform, providing employee discounts at hundreds of retailers, including everyday expenses, holidays, health insurance, annual awards celebration, wellbeing and employee assistance programs
- 12 weeks paid parental leave and 2 weeks paid partner leave, available after 6 months service, in addition to the government scheme
- Diversity and inclusive leave, offering paid gender affirmation leave and cultural leave options (paid and unpaid) for those who may celebrate Lunar New Year, Diwali, Ramadan, NAIDOC weeks and other significant cultural events
- Career development opportunitieswith one of the most trusted community and residential care providers in Australia to challenge yourself, grow and make a meaningful difference
- BlueCare is proudly part of the UnitingCare Family, we’d love you to be too

Child safe, Child friendly

UnitingCare is committed to being a Child Safe, Child Friendly organisation and will: Provide welcoming,



safe & nurturing services for children Implement measures to prevent child abuse and neglect within our services Appropriately and immediately address child abuse and neglect if it does occur Abide by the Child Safe Standards and adhere to the Reportable Conduct Scheme

Diversity & Inclusion

Our approach is easy–everybody iswelcome here. At UnitingCare, diversity is at the core of our who we are, our mission and our values.We are committed to providing equal opportunities to all employees no matter their sex, race, culture, sexual orientation, disability or gender identity.Demonstrating our commitment to reconciliation and building long-term employment opportunities for First Nations peoples, UnitingCare strongly encourages Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants for this position.For additional support and to meet our RAP Team, email

Safe workplace

We work hard to make our services welcoming and safe for every person. We are united in keeping children, young people and the elderly safe from harm, within our services, workplaces and the communities we support. We are committed to speaking up loudly for their safety.

Commitment to Safeguarding

We are committed in creating services and workplaces that are welcoming and safe for every person. We work together to protect children, young people, adults and the elderly from harm within our services and the communities we support. We speak up for their safety to ensure their voices are heard. Our recruitment and workplace practices reflect our dedication in preventing abuse, harm and exploitation across UnitingCare.

UnitingCare is the second-largest Queensland employer, with more than 16,500 staff and 9,000 volunteers across our brands of UnitingCare, BlueCare, Lifeline, ARRCS, The Wesley Hospital, Buderim Private Hospital, St Stephen’s Hospital, and St Andrew’s War Memorial Hospital. When you join the UnitingCare family, you are part of something bigger. We are a proud not-for-profit with a compassionate and inclusive team who are committed to the work we do. People who want to make the world a little better through small moments that leave big impacts. For more than 100 years we’ve been inspired by our mission to improve the health and wellbeing of individuals, families and communities. We’re on a mission to make a meaningful difference every day, working with thousands of Australians to ensure they live life in all its fullness. We want people who are great as individuals, and even better in a team. People who stand up for what is right. Who are open to new ideas. Who champion innovation. Who lead through learning, and lead by example. So, if you’re looking for an opportunity to make a meaningful difference, to grow, thrive and to be rewarded, it’s time you joined our UnitingCare familiy. UnitingCare - Join us We invite you to Introduce Yourself to assist us in finding a position that aligns with your interests and skills. Let's make a meaningful difference, together.

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📌 Podiatrist (Rockhampton Regional)
🏢 UnitingCare Health
📍 Rockhampton Regional