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Enterprise Agreement: Allied Health Professionals (Victorian Public Sect

Job Function: Allied Health Professionals

Role Summary:

- Location: Williamstown, Footscray & Sunshine
- Employment Type: Full-Time (Part-Time considered), Ongoing
- Salary: Grade 2 + Superannuation + Salary Packaging

About the role:

There is an opportunity for a Grade 2 Podiatrist to join the team at Western Health. The Podiatrists at Western Health deliver acute, subacute and community-based care to patients with the aim of optimising health outcomes. This is a full-time and ongoing role, though part time applicants will also be considered.

The Podiatrist is responsible for the provision of timely and appropriate podiatry services to inpatients and outpatients across all campuses of Western Health. At times flexibility of caseload may be required to include all other sites of Western Health such as Footscray, Sunshine and Williamstown Hospitals. The podiatrist will work within the Allied Health and Western Health at Home divisions to provide a high-quality targeted service designed to improve health outcomes for patients. These directorates work closely together and the Podiatrist may be involved in clinical activities within the Diabetes Foot Service, Podiatry, Specialists Rehabilitation Program and Dame Phillis Frost Correctional facility as required.

The Grade 2 Podiatrist is responsible for clinical supervision of junior staff as well as carrying out operations tasks associated with running clinical services.

Key responsibilities:

- Delivery of care in the admitted and outpatient setting.




- Collaborate with other health professionals within an established interdisciplinary care setting.
- Contribute to Podiatry and Diabetes Foot Service team goals.

About you:

- Recognised degree or equivalent in Podiatry.
- Professional registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency.
- Highly developed interpersonal, written and electronic communication skills.
- Computer literacy.
- Excellent organisational and time management skills.
- Knowledge of and participation in continuous quality improvement processes.
- Commitment to continuing professional development.
- Experience in the acute or subacute health care setting.

Why join us?

Compensation and Benefits

- Competitive salaries, flexible work options, and wellbeing programs.
- Scholarships and grants to support ongoing learning.

Learning and Development

- Access personalised pathways through the Western Health Learning Academy.
- Opportunities for postgraduate study, clinical education, and mentorship.

Community Impact and Inclusion

- Make a difference through compassionate care in a diverse, inclusive workforce.
- Contribute to community wellbeing initiatives and healthcare research.

Organisational Culture and Environment

- Work in a collaborative,



cutting-edge team focused on continuous improvement and excellence.

If you’re passionate about delivering high risk foot care, we’d love to hear from you.

Ready to make an impact?

Closing date: 11:59pm on 2 November 2026.

Enquiries: For further information about this role, contact Casie Barrette (Allied Health Manager - Podiatry & Diabetes Foot Service Coordinator) on 0466 487 727.

Western Health is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome applications from people of all genders, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, and people with lived experience that strengthens their ability to do this work.

Western Health is committed to providing a safe environment for the children and young people who are involved in our services, sites and operations. We follow and abide by all legislative requirements to keep children and young people safe.

All appointments are made subject to a satisfactory Police Record Check, an Immunisation Status Clearance and a Working with Children Check (if applicable).

Western Health is committed to the psychosocial safety of all applicants and employees.

Western Health does not accept unsolicited resumes/applications from recruitment agencies.

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Western Health acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of the land and pay our respects to Elders past, present and emerging. We celebrate, value and include people of all backgrounds, genders, sexualities, cultures, bodies and abilities.

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📌 Podiatrist - Grade 2 (Melbourne)
🏢 Western Health
📍 Melbourne