Job Type: Contract Maximum Term Full Time

Location: Hawthorn

Job Category: Clinical - Allied Health

About Us

Access Health and Community (AccessHC) is a leading not-for-profit healthcare provider with over 150 years of experience delivering inclusive, person-centred care across Melbourne’s inner and outer east and northeast.

With over 600 staff and 200 volunteers across 17 locations, we provide integrated healthcare services including General Practice, Dental, Community Health, Allied Health, Mental Health, AOD, and Urgent Care services.

Our people are united by a shared purpose: delivering compassionate, person-centred care that strengthens communities.

At AccessHC, you'll join a values-driven organisation that embraces Equity, Collaboration, Respect, Innovation and Quality in everything we do.

The opportunity

We are seeking a passionate, experienced, and collaborative Senior Clinician - Podiatry to join our team on a parental leave contract from January through to December 2027. Reporting to the Allied Health Manager, Yarra and Boroondara. This fulltime role offers provides an excellent opportunity to lead high-quality podiatry services within a supportive multidisciplinary workplace.

This is an exciting opportunity to lead and shape podiatry services within Access Health & Community (AccessHC), delivering high-quality, client-centred care and clinical leadership across our Inner East locations of Doncaster, Hawthorn and Richmond.

As a Senior Clinician, you will balance a diverse clinical caseload with key leadership responsibilities, including supporting the professional development of podiatry staff, contributing to service development initiatives, and ensuring the delivery of evidence-based care. You will work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team environment, with opportunities to influence integrated care pathways, student supervision, and innovation in podiatry service delivery.

Desired Skills And Experience

Why choose us?

At Access Health and Community (AccessHC), you’ll join a values-driven team that believes in connection, compassion, and community. Enjoy a strong sense of belonging and purpose as you play a vital role in empowering clients and supporting their health and wellbeing through a responsive and high-quality care model. You’ll be supported by an experienced, multi-disciplinary allied health team, allowing you to focus on clinical excellence.

At AccessHC, you’re more than a clinician- you are part of a community.

- Work life balance: We support flexible hours to achieve your ideal work life balance
- Modern, light filled consulting rooms: Enjoy working in contemporary clinical spaces designed to support both practitioner wellbeing and excellent patient care.
- Professional Growth: Dedicated professional leave and mentoring, and opportunities to broaden your scope and expertise to support your advancement in your career . We offer dedicated career development budget for our staff.

- Collaborative & Respectful Team Culture – Feel the difference in a workplace where relationships matter, and teamwork is at the heart of everything we do




- Skilled Clinician Support – Access to support from senior podiatrists, regular clinical supervision, and a multi-disciplinary team that shares knowledge and problem-solves together
- Flexible & Meaningful Work – Enjoy autonomy and variety with a caseload that includes centre based, with appointment length 30 minutes or more
- Wellbeing & Counselling programs: Access to wellbeing support for our employees

The Position Encompasses An Extensive Range Of Benefits

- A supportive and values-based culture alongside an engaged workforce
- Culture of trust and empowerment for people to grow and thrive
- Commitment to a work-life balance that includes flexible working conditions
- An authentic focus on staff wellbeing and health with programs like our Wellbeing Connector Program, Personal Resilience Plans and the Wellbeing Well
- Commitment to ongoing professional development and career growth
- Paid parental leave and opportunity to purchase additional leave
- Annual leave loading
- Generous salary packaging opportunities (up to $15,990 per annum + $2,650 meals/entertainment expenses)

Read more about our culture and benefits: https://accesshc.org.au/culture-and-benefits What You Will Be Doing

- Deliver face-to-face, home-based, and telehealth podiatry care to clients across a wide range of funding streams (e.g. CHSP, NDIS, ICDM, MBS, HACC, HCP/SaH, private)
- Provide services spanning general podiatry, diabetes foot care, high-risk foot management, wound care, biomechanics, orthotics, musculoskeletal conditions, nail surgery, paediatrics, and chronic disease management
- Lead clinical supervision and practice support for Grade 1 and Grade 2 Podiatrists, as well as guidance to Allied Health Assistants
- Triage referrals, support quality improvement initiatives, and actively contribute to podiatry-related health promotion and group education.
- Engage and collaborate with internal and external stakeholders, including tertiary institutions, GPs, hospitals, and community partners
- Ensure clinical standards, infection control practices, and documentation comply with organisational policies and funding requirements

What you will bring Key Selection Criteria

- Minimum of 7 years’ experience in community health, hospital-based High Risk Foot Clinics and/or private practice

- Current AHPRA registration and eligibility for Australian Podiatry Association membership.
- Demonstrated excellence in delivering client-centred, evidence-based podiatry services.
- Strong experience providing clinical supervision and professional mentoring within a team environment
- Proven ability to manage diverse clinical presentations and lead podiatry service delivery across complex funding models




- Proficiency in using electronic health record systems (e.g., TrakCare) and Microsoft Office.

Apply now Submit your application including your resume and cover letter addressing the selection criteria.

Please refer to the position description here or on our website: Careers | Access Health and Community

If you are ready to lead with clinical excellence and support a dynamic, passionate team, we invite you to submit your application to join us as a Senior Clinician – Podiatry.

Please reach out to for further information and/or the opportunity to discuss this role with Laura McDonald, Allied Health Manager, Yarra & Boroondara E: [email protected]

Why join Us?

- Be part of a leading health and community organisation driving innovative change
- A unique opportunity to make a lasting impact on community health services
- Work in a supportive, values-driven team environment
- A rewarding role in a dynamic organisation with a mission-driven culture
- Enjoy flexible work settings across the eastern suburbs
- Access career development opportunities
- Make a genuine difference in the lives of people and communities.
- The chance to work with passionate professionals dedicated to improving lives

Apply now so you do not miss this opportunity, as we will be assessing applications when submitted. No recruitment agencies thank you. Applications close date: 6 th December 2026 Access Health and Community (AccessHC) is a Child Safe Organisation that values inclusivity and diversity. We encourage applications from people with disabilities, those with lived experience of mental health and/or alcohol and other drugs (AOD) challenges, and those with diverse genders and sexualities.

At AccessHC, our vision for reconciliation is an Australia where Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples experience equitable health and social outcomes.

Our Reflect Reconciliation Action

Plan (RAP) will contribute to achieving reconciliation. We will seek an understanding of and acknowledging histories and injustices, support the active expression of culture, build strong, trusting relationships, and apply culturally appropriate practices within our work.

We will work in partnership with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples to create a welcoming and safe place for everyone at our services. AccessHC acknowledges the Wurundjeri Woi Wurrung people, who are the Traditional Owners of the land on which we work. We pay our respects to Wurundjeri Elders past, present, and future, and extend that respect to other Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and we acknowledge that sovereignty was never ceded.

As a vaccine positive organisation, we encourage COVID-19 vaccinations and we require successful applicants to undergo a Working With Children Check, a Police Check and potentially an International Check and a NDIS Check may be required dependent on the position.

Employment suitability is assessed on a case-by-case basis, and a criminal history does not automatically exclude applicants from employment. All applications will be treated confidentially.

📌 Podiatrist Senior Clinician (Melbourne)
🏢 Access Health and Community
📍 Melbourne