Job Description
About Us:
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At Uniting AgeWell, we support older people to experience wellbeing, choice, and independence. We are a values-based organization committed to providing high-quality community and residential services. For more information, please visit www.unitingagewell.org
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Why Choose Uniting AgeWell - Allied Health
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- Be Part of Something New: Join our expanding services throughout Hobart and contribute to a fresh, innovative approach to Allied Health in Community Aged Care.
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- Future-Focused Environment: This role offers the opportunity to operate, collaborate and innovate in our brand-new, state-of-the-art Braybrook Allied Health space, designed to foster collaboration and innovation and equipped with purpose-built consultation and dedicated podiatry treatment space, including a fully equipped gym, a wellness studio, new equipment, and office areas that provide an ideal environment for administrative tasks and report writing.
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- Driving Change: Be at the forefront of transforming Allied Health services in the community, with a focus on empowering clients and embracing recent approaches.
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About the role:
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As a qualified Podiatrist, you will play a pivotal role in establishing our innovative service in Rosny Park. You'll be responsible for providing focused home- on-site services (as well as the possibility of home based services) for older clientele (65+) with a variety of health conditions.
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Our service is built on a foundation of innovation, focusing on clients' strengths, goal-directed interventions, and maximizing independence and autonomy. We aim to redefine how Allied Health is delivered in Community Aged Care.
You will be part of a supportive team with regular team meetings, one-to-one clinical supervision, and support from the Clinical Lead.
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About you:
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You are a passionate and motivated podiatrist with excellent clinical skills, committed to continuous learning and delivering best practice. You want to make a difference in the lives of older adults by enhancing their self-esteem, empowering them to make choices, and achieving exceptional outcomes.
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This is the place for you if you:
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- Recognised tertiary qualification in Podiatry
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- Current registration with AHPRA
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- Experience working in the Community Aged Care sector
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- Demonstrated knowledge of clinical practice working with a variety of health conditions in 65+ year old clientele
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- Have full Australian working rights and are able to pass a national police clearance.
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- Have a valid driver's license and access to a car
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- Ability to collaborate effectively within a team while also managing an individual caseload.
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- Are committed to being part of a workplace culture based on the BESTway of life (Believe, Excel, Support and Trust)
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Essentials for working in Aged Care:
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- A current Working with Vulnerable People card
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- Current and ongoing flu vaccinations
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- Australian working rights
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- Ability to pass a national police clearance and NDIS Clearance
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Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples are encouraged to apply for this role.
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For more information please contact the Recruitment Team at
[email protected]. Please note the position and location.
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Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. We look forward to hearing from you!
📌 Podiatrist (Hobart)
🏢 Uniting AgeWell Careers
📍 Hobart