eference Number: 54234: Podiatrist - Grade 1 Graduate

Employment Type: Fixed Term Full Time (FT)

Location: Northern Health (All Campuses)

About Northern Health:

As an organisation we have a clear focus on how we service and partner with our community, including our strategy of helping the community stay well when at home. Our reputation of community minded, inclusive and progressive is matched to none.

Northern Health is located in the rapidly growing northern suburbs with projected growth the biggest in the state. With a booming, culturally rich and diverse community, and less than an hour’s drive from the CBD (still within the bounds of Myki and ride-sharing), Melbourne’s North is fast becoming the place to be.

Northern Health are seeking applications from motivated and suitably qualified Podiatrists - Grade 1 Graduate to join the Podiatry and Orthotics team

Northern Health is the major provider of acute, maternity, sub-acute, mental health, specialist, community and home-based services in Melbourne’s rapidly growing outer north.

Services are provided through our six main campuses:

Northern Hospital Epping, Broadmeadows Hospital, Bundoora Centre, Craigieburn and Mernda Community Hospitals and Kilmore District Hospital. In addition, Mental Health Services are provided at Epping, Broadmeadows, Jacana, Preston, Mill Park, Mernda and Coburg.

About the Role:

An exciting prospect exists for a Grade 1 Podiatrist to join Northern Health's Podiatry and Orthotics team in a full-time fixed-term position until 30 January 2028.

This position is primarily based at the Bundoora Campus and focuses on delivering high-quality podiatry services across subacute inpatient and outpatient settings.



The successful applicant will provide evidence-based podiatry assessment, treatment and management to a diverse patient population, including patients requiring diabetes-related foot care, wound management and rehabilitation services.

Working as part of a multidisciplinary team, you will contribute to excellence in patient care, quality improvement, service development and professional practice. This Grade 1 position is ideal for a new graduate or early career podiatrist and includes access to Northern Health's dedicated new graduate support program, structured supervision and professional development opportunities To be successful in this role you will have:

- Undergraduate Degree in Podiatry.
- Current (Or Pending) registration with the Podiatry Board of Australia (AHPRA). ·
- Current Victorian Driver Licence.
- Well-developed interpersonal, communication and organisational skills.
- Demonstrated ability to assess, plan and implement podiatry interventions that support high-quality, person-centred care.
- Ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team and contribute positively to team outcomes. ·
- Understanding of, or willingness to develop knowledge in, diabetes management, wound care and rehabilitation services. ·
- Commitment to evidence-based practice, clinical excellence and ongoing career development. ·
- Ability to prioritise workload,



manage competing demands and respond to referrals within agreed timeframes. · Demonstrated commitment to quality improvement, patient safety and continuous learning

Next Steps . . .

If this opportunity sounds like the next step in your career, then we would love to hear from you.

follow this link to apply https://career10.successfactors.com/sfcareer/jobreqcareer?jobId=54234&company;=northernhe For further details, please refer to the Position Description. Alternatively, you can contact Stephen Tucker Associate Director of Allied Health Podiatry and Orthotics on 0400 976 133

Applications close 2 October 2026

Why work at the Northern Health?

NH offer a range of benefits which support and reward staff both personally and professionally.

Our staff benefits include award winning facilities and campus partnerships, Professional development and events, an award-winning Health and wellbeing program and financial benefits.

- Health and Wellbeing programs, including our new ‘Thrive’ program
- Flexibility in the workplace and extra leave options and support
- An inclusive and culturally safe space
- Access to salary packaging & EAP
- Comprehensive Library services for learning, research, clinical decision-making, leisure and wellbeing (onsite and online)

Work with us! Northern Health is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to attracting and retaining a diverse workforce which reflects the community we serve. Applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, as well as applicants who are LGBTIQ+, who have different abilities, or are from culturally and Linguistically Diverse Backgrounds are encouraged.

📌 Grade 1 new graduate Podiatrist (Melbourne)
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