Job Description
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Work with an Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Service
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Deliver podiatry services across Alice Springs and remote communities
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Support clients with diabetes-related foot complications and high-risk foot care
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About Congress:
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Central Australian Aboriginal Congress is an Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Service providing comprehensive primary health care to Aboriginal people across Alice Springs and surrounding remote communities.
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As part of the Allied Health team, you'll work closely with Podiatrists, Aboriginal Health Practitioners, Aboriginal Allied Health Assistants, GPs, Nurses and other health professionals to deliver culturally safe, person-centred care.
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About the Role:
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Based primarily in Mparntwe (Alice Springs), you will provide evidence-based podiatry services across a range of programs including Chronic Conditions, CHSP, NDIS and Medicare.
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You will:
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Provide person-centred podiatry assessment and treatment
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Manage high-risk feet, wound care and offloading
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Independently manage a clinical caseload with senior support and mentoring
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Develop holistic care plans and support client self-management
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Work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team
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Provide training and mentoring to Aboriginal Allied Health Assistants and colleagues
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Contribute to quality improvement and community partnerships
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Undertake regular outreach to remote communities, including overnight travel of up to one week at a time
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About You:
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Bachelor of Podiatry or equivalent and current AHPRA registration
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Experience managing complex and high-risk foot presentations
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Knowledge of community-based and multidisciplinary podiatry
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Understanding of working with Aboriginal and remote communities
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Strong communication, cultural awareness and team-oriented skills
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Current driver's licence or ability to obtain
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Willingness to travel to remote communities by 4WD and light aircraft
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Experience working within an Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Service, and knowledge of Medicare, CHSP and NDIS will be highly regarded.
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📌 Podiatrist - Central Australian Aboriginal Congress (Alice Springs)
🏢 Northern Territory PHN (operating entity: Health Network Northern Territory
📍 Alice Springs