- Duration: Full-time, fixed term contract until 30/03/2028
- Location: Darwin
- Base Salary: $110,496-$116,111 p.a. as per P 2.1-2.4 classification

About the role Danila Dilba is seeking a qualified, professional and client-focused Podiatrist who is committed to delivering culturally safe, high-quality podiatry services to our clients.

The Podiatrist provides services to clients eligible under the Commonwealth Home Support Program (CHSP). The role is underpinned by the CHSP wellness approach, working with clients to maximise functional independence and ability to participate and remain living in the community. The Podiatrist works in a multidisciplinary team to provide high quality, culturally safe services that meet the needs of Danila Dilba clients, with a focus on chronic diseases.

Responsibilities:

- Provide contemporary and culturally appropriate podiatry services for CHSP eligible clients including assessment, treatment, planning, and evaluation.
- Maintain quality client medical records.
- Work collaboratively with the Allied Health team to provide holistic allied health services that meet the needs of DDHS clients.
- Supervise Indigenous Allied Health Assistants and support skill development.
- Manage caseload and client bookings to ensure timely, coordinated service delivery.
- Contribute to reporting for DDHS and funding bodies, taking responsibility for accurate content and reporting deadlines.
- Manage identification, maintenance and restocking of discipline-specific equipment and supplies.




- Contribute to effective clinical governance arrangements and service improvement processes that ensure high levels of quality and safety and evidence-based practice.
- Provide expert advice to assist chronic disease program development and to contribute to professional development of DDHS staff.
- Support and supervise student placements.

To be successful you will need:

Essential

- Understanding of and commitment to Aboriginal community control and self-determination.
- Tertiary qualification in Podiatry with current AHPRA registration.
- Demonstrated knowledge and experience in managing a broad range of acute and chronic foot conditions.
- Proven ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
- Demonstrated understanding of the primary health care context, principles of chronic disease prevention and management and goal-directed care planning.
- Understanding of the issues and barriers that affect the wellbeing of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.
- Well-developed interpersonal skills with a strong client focus and the ability to establish and maintain collaborative partnerships with other health professionals and agencies.
- Demonstrated competence in e-health record systems and office software applications.
- High level written and oral communication skills.

Desirable

- Experience working in the Aboriginal Community Controlled Health sector.




- Experience working in a multi-disciplinary team.

Who are we? Established in 1991, Danila Dilba Health Service (DDHS) is an Aboriginal community-controlled organisation committed to providing culturally appropriate, comprehensive primary health care services and community development within the Biluru (Aboriginal) community of the Yilli Rreung (Greater Darwin) Region in the Northern Territory.

We work to address the social determinants of health including the broader issues that affect our people's health, through evidence-based research and public advocacy. We also work to empower individuals, families, and communities to optimise their health.

What we offer:

- 6 weeks annual leave per annum.
- 5 days paid leave during our end of year shut down period (in addition to annual leave).
- Salary packaging of up to $15,990 per annum.

For further information, please contact Philippa Cotter, Manager Allied Health, on [0498 880 702](tel:0498 880 702)

EMPLOYMENT IS SUBJECT TO

- Willing to undergo a Police Check.
- Ability and willingness to obtain a Working with Children Clearance (Ochre Card).
- Current driver's licence.
- Current CPR certificate or the preparedness to gain one within 6 months of commencement.
- Fully vaccinated against COVID-19 or an exemption as listed on the Australian Immunisation Register (AIR) be submitted.
- Full rights to work in Australia.

Want to make a meaningful difference to the health and wellbeing of Danila Dilba clients? Apply now and join our team in delivering culturally secure, high-quality podiatry care to our community.

📌 Podiatrist (Darwin)
🏢 Danila Dilba Health Service
📍 Darwin