Gain real hospital experience while studying to become a podiatrist. Flexible university pathways mean you can study podiatry from anywhere in Queensland while being employed as a podiatrist trainee.

What is a podiatrist trainee?

A podiatrist trainee is someone enrolled in an approved Australian university podiatry degree and employed in a health service.

As a podiatrist trainee, you will gain hands-on experience working under the supervision of an experienced podiatrist. Some of the tasks you may be asked to help with include:

- diagnosing and treating a wide variety of lower limb conditions
- checking blood flow and undertaking assessments to determine the risk of amputation
- fitting and adjustments of orthopaedic aids like moonboots or insoles
- applying medical padding, strapping and dressings
- helping with minor surgical procedures

Location This program is supported at a number of Queensland locations enabling students to remain closer to home. These are:

- Cairns and Hinterland
- Central West
- Darling Downs
- Gold Coast
- Metro North
- Metro South
- North West
- South West
- Sunshine Coast
- Torres and Cape
- Townsville
- West Moreton
- Wide Bay

Wages and allowances Allied health professionals at Queensland Health are offered a wide range of benefits and competitive pay rates that are outlined on this page.

Podiatrist trainee's will be employed at a Health Practitioner Level 1 (HP1) for up to 2 days per week and will be paid in line with award rates.





Universities offering podiatry

You can apply for an undergraduate podiatry degree through:

University

Program of study

Mode

Charles Sturt University

Bachelor of Podiatric Medicine

Hybrid

CQ University

Bachelor of Podiatry (Honours)

Hybrid

QUT

Bachelor of Podiatry

On-campus (Brisbane)

As a podiatrist trainee you will be supported by a Queensland Health podiatrist supervisor and have access to career development resources.

Role requirements To be considered you must:

- be enrolled or eligible to enrol in full time or part time study in a recognised podiatry degree
- provide vaccination evidence according to the Queensland Health Policy
- meet Australian Working Rights criteria.

How to apply Please provide the following information to the panel to assess your suitability:

- your current resume and a short cover letter (maximum 2 pages) detailing how your experience, abilities, knowledge and personal qualities are relevant for the role.
- proof of identity and documentary evidence of your right to work in Australia.

If you have difficulties, please contact the Podiatry Clinical Education Support Officer (CESO) on [0407 645 783](tel:0407 645 783). A statewide recruitment process will be undertaken for these positions, and you will be asked to nominate which site(s) you would like to be considered for as part of the recruitment process.

First Nations peoples are encouraged to consider and apply.

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