Employment Type
Permanent Full Time
Position Classification
Podiatrist Level 8 Grade 1
Remuneration
$171,030 per annum plus Superannuation
Hours Per Week
38
Requisition ID
REQ******
Applications Close
22 November ****
REQ****** - Podiatry Advisor & Head of Department, St George and Sutherland Hospitals
Shape the future of Podiatry across South Eastern Sydney Local Health District in this established, full-time leadership role. As Podiatry Advisor and Head of Department, you will lead operations at St George and Sutherland hospitals and provide professional leadership across the district, including Prince of Wales and affiliated hospitals. Bring your extensive leadership experience to a role with influence at local and statewide levels, working with senior leaders and professional networks to shape services, strengthen clinical practice and improve patient outcomes.
Small teams, strong relationships and real scope to innovate make this an exciting opportunity for an experienced Podiatry leader. You will join a skilled, committed team of Podiatrists and a supportive leadership and management group that welcomes ideas and invests in your development. Build on strong foundations, champion new models of care and develop your people in an setting where your leadership can make a visible and lasting difference.
The Role
The vision for South Eastern Sydney Local Health District (SESLHD) is 'exceptional care, healthier lives'. SESLHD is committed to enabling our community to be healthy and well, and to providing the best possible compassionate care when people need it.
South Eastern Sydney Local Health District (SESLHD) is committed to improving the care provided to our patients in line with our vision of Working together to improve the health and wellbeing of our community.
This position has professional responsibility for all Podiatry services within the South Eastern Sydney Local Health District (SESLHD) with professional reporting to the District Director of Allied health. The role has operational responsibility for the Podiatry departments at Sutherland and St George Hospital and reports directly to the St George Hospital General Manager or delegate.
The Discipline Advisor/Department Head will provide strategic direction,



leadership and development of the Podiatry service across the South Eastern Sydney Local Health District (SESLHD) and facilitate the implementation of effective and efficient services in order to provide high quality care to patients and their carers consistent with NSW Ministry of Health (MoH) and SESLHD policies, procedures and standards. The position will assist in the monitoring and reporting of compliance with statutory and professional standards, workforce planning and clinical practice development.
The position will also provide operational leadership and management of the Podiatry service across the St George and Sutherland Hospitals.
Additional Benefits
Financial benefits - Salary packaging options - Up to $9K for living expenses, $2.6K meal & entertainment, Novated Leasing; and Discounted Private Health Insurance.
Work-life balance - Up to 12 allocated days off each year (for full-time employees) in addition to annual leave.
Professional growth - Learning and development opportunities, including in-house training with RTO My Health Learning.
Health & wellbeing - Discounted gym memberships with a Fitness Passport and Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for employees and family members.
Selection Criteria
Qualifications in accordance with Schedule C of the NSW Health Service Health Professionals (State) Award, current registration with AHPRA, and commitment to own ongoing professional development.
Demonstrated evidence of extensive clinical and management experience as a practising Podiatrist.
Demonstrated knowledge of professional and clinical issues relating to Podiatry services across the health care spectrum with expert professional knowledge of methods, principles, practice and skills across client groups and work areas.
Proven ability to provide leadership, strategic direction and apply strategic processes in the management of departmental resources and services.
Demonstrated high-level written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills.




Demonstrated commitment to quality improvement processes and outcomes and the application of evidence-based practice within Podiatry and across Allied Health.
Ability to provide high level advice and education to enhance service delivery and to guide and support others in providing service excellence.
Current NSW drivers licence and the ability to work across various locations with the SESLHD.
Reasonable Adjustments
NSW Health recognises everyone is unique, and that you may require some adjustments to ensure you have the best opportunity to apply. If we can make some adjustments to the NSW Health recruitment/interview process, then please email ****** and let us know.
Adjustments may include but are not limited to, physical requirements, interview setups and specific interview availability times where required.
Information for applicants
An eligibility list may be created for future vacancies.
Employment of a temporary visa holder may only occur if no suitable permanent resident or citizen of Australia has been identified for this position following suitable labour market testing.
Applicants will be assessed against the essential requirements and selection criteria contained within the position description.
Recommended applicants will be reviewed for compliance with NSW Health policy directive Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination Against Specified Infectious Diseases for all positions prior to offer.
We do have an Aboriginal Employment Consultant that can also provide support (******) and for additional information please visit our Stepping Up Website.
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