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 conditionschecking blood flow and undertaking assessments to determine the risk of amputationfitting and adjustments of orthopaedic aids like moonboots or insolesapplying medical padding, strapping and dressingshelping with minor surgical proceduresLocationThis program is supported at a number of Queensland locations enabling students to remain closer to home.




These are:Cairns and HinterlandCentral WestDarling DownsGold CoastMetro NorthMetro SouthNorth WestSouth WestSunshine CoastTorres and CapeTownsvilleWest MoretonWide BayWages and allowancesAllied health professionals at Queensland Health are offered a wide range of advantages 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 podiatryYou can apply for an undergraduate podiatry degree through:UniversityProgram of studyModeCharles Sturt UniversityBachelor of Podiatric MedicineHybridCQ UniversityBachelor of Podiatry (Honours)HybridQUTBachelor of PodiatryOn-campus (Brisbane)Role requirementsTo be considered you must:be enrolled or eligible to enrol in full time or part time study in a recognised podiatry degreeprovide vaccination evidence according to the Queensland Health Policymeet Australian Working Rights criteria.First Nations peoples are encouraged to consider and apply.
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📌 Podiatry Trainee Program - Queensland Health 2027 (Brisbane)
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