Job Description

- Graduate opportunity with an experienced multidisciplinary team
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- Ongoing mentoring, supervision and professional development
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- Make a meaningful difference to Alice Springs & Aboriginal communities
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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 our Allied Health team, you'll work alongside experienced Podiatrists, Aboriginal Health Practitioners, Allied Health Assistants, GPs, Nurses and other health professionals in a supportive and culturally safe setting.

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You'll receive the support you need to transition from university into professional practice, while gaining valuable experience in diabetes, high-risk foot care, community podiatry and remote health.

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About the Role:

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Based primarily in Mparntwe (Alice Springs), this is an excellent opportunity for a Graduate Podiatrist to develop their clinical skills while working across a diverse range of clients and health programs, including Chronic Conditions, CHSP, NDIS and Medicare.

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With support from Senior Podiatrists, you will:

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- Provide person-centred podiatry assessment and treatment
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- Develop skills in diabetes and high-risk foot management
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- Gain experience in wound care and offloading
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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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- Participate in supervision, mentoring and professional development
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- Build your confidence working with Aboriginal clients and communities
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- Undertake outreach to remote communities, including travel and overnight stays
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About You:

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- Bachelor of Podiatry or equivalent qualification
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- Current, or eligible for, AHPRA registration
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- A genuine interest in community and Aboriginal health
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- Passionate about developing your clinical skills and knowledge
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- Strong communication and teamwork skills
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- Respectful, adaptable and willing to learn
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- Current driver's licence or ability to obtain
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- Willingness to travel to remote communities, including by light aircraft
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- Experience is not essential — we're looking for a motivated Graduate Podiatrist who is eager to learn and grow.
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📌 Graduate Podiatrist - Central Australian Aboriginal Congress (Alice Springs)
🏢 Northern Territory PHN (operating entity: Health Network Northern Territory
📍 Alice Springs