Employment Type: Temporary Full Time until June 2027 Position Classification: Podiatrist Level 1/2 Remuneration: $79,419
- $113,301 Per Annum + Super + Salary Packaging Hours Per Week: 38 Requisition ID: REQ697306

Location:
John Hunter Hospital, Newcastle Community Health Service Closing Date: Sunday 01 November 2026 Grow your podiatry expertise in high-risk foot care and community health while making a real difference alongside a friendly, supportive team at John Hunter Hospital. About the Team The Podiatry position is an integral part of the Greater Newcastle Sector Podiatry and High Risk Foot Service. Working predominantly at John Hunter Hospital in the high-risk foot clinic, you would also work one day a week within one of the Greater Newcastle Community Health Centres. Working across both sites you will be exposed to all aspects of podiatry with a special focus on both high-risk management and community podiatry. In this role, you will be collaborating with a welcoming, multidisciplinary team which includes podiatrists as well as AHAs, admin support and a wide range of specialists including Vascular and Endocrinology. The service operates 5 days per week Monday – Friday 8-4.30pm. This role is full time temporary podiatry role in a well supported small team.

About the Role
This podiatrist position plays an important role in a small, supportive team, providing high quality podiatric care across a range of clinical areas. The primary role of the position is to ensure the provision of optimal health outcomes for clients of the Podiatry and High Risk Foot Service, which incorporates a diverse and complex caseload. The team is committed to continuous learning, offering embedded professional development including monthly education sessions. Ongoing support provided by the senior podiatry team.



You would also gain further support from the Podiatry service manager and wider podiatry team. You’ll be well supported through a comprehensive orientation and induction to the service. You'll have access to a range of professional development opportunities, including online education, local in-services and education sessions. You'll also benefit from being part of a supportive podiatry network, both within the Greater Newcastle team and across the District, providing valuable opportunities to connect, collaborate and learn from experienced clinicians throughout your podiatry journey. About You Our ideal candidate will be a reliable individual who has a passion for provided the best podiatry care for all patients. You will:
- Build rapport with people of all backgrounds and enjoy working with a diverse team
- Be enthusiastic about learning and are willing to gain skills in varied clinical areas
- Be eager to work in a small, fun and hard-working team in a busy clinic environment Essential Criteria
- Podiatrist with current Authority to Practice with AHPRA

What we offer
- Develop clinical skills in high-risk footcare and community podiatry
- Work with highly skilled clinicians, learning from a friendly and supportive team
- Regular team meetings, social events and celebrations, a fun team to be joining
- 4 weeks annual leave (pro-rata for part time employees)
- Superannuation contributions 13%




- Salary packaging
- Up to $9k for living expenses + $2.6k meal & entertainment + Novated leasing.
- Fitness Passport
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for staff and family members Why join Hunter New England Health? Be part of one of the largest and most diverse Local Health Districts in NSW Influence digital solutions that directly support patient care and clinical outcomes Salary packaging options Work collaboratively with passionate clinicians and digital health professionals Enjoy career development opportunities within NSW Health Make a real difference across a large, complex health service Fitness Passport for you and your family What you'll be doing Provide a high quality clinical service to patients and their families/carers, to ensure the provision of optimal health outcomes for patients of the service. For role related queries or questions contact Julie Zwarteveen on Julie.
[email protected] Information for Applicants: Applicants will be assessed against the essential requirements and selection criteria contained within the position description (link below). For assistance addressing selection criteria visit: https://bit.ly/3vL5fq2 Stepping Up Website is a resource designed to help indigenous job applicants apply for positions in NSW Health. For more information, please visit: https://bit.ly/HNEHealthSteppingUp This is a Category A position. Recommended applicants will be reviewed for compliance with NSW Health policy directive PD2024_015: Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination against Specified Infectious Diseases for Category A positions prior to offer. All current employees must agree to comply with the requirements outlined in the policy. Salary Packaging: is beneficial t

📌 Podiatrist (Newcastle)
🏢 Hunter New England Local Health District
📍 Newcastle