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 protected, 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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Robust communication, cultural awareness and cooperative 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