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• Yorke and Northern Local Health Network, Based in Wallaroo, Negotiable
• Multi-classed Salary: $67,466 - $82,359 p.a.  AHP1 | $86,950 - $100,729 p.a.  AHP2 
• Temporary Full Time Contract (up to 4 July 2025) - Part Time will be considered

Overview

We invite you to join our supportive and dynamic Podiatry team at Yorke and Northern Local Health Network (YNLHN), Wallaroo.

As a Podiatrist at YNLHN, you will get the opportunity to work with a clinically diverse case load from paediatrics through to inpatient, outpatient, NDIS, high risk, biomechanics, telehealth and residential care.

We value peer support and clinical supervision and ensure this is embedded in practice for all our staff. YNLHN Podiatrists are given the opportunity to develop independent working skills as well as being connected to a team with wide ranging interests and experience.

You will get opportunities to:

• See the sites across the YNLHN area, through providing regional outreach clinics
• Work within a multi-disciplinary team to find solutions to complex clinical needs, supporting positive consumer outcomes.
• Develop skills across all aspects of podiatry including high risk foot care, paediatrics, biomechanics, residential care, outpatient clinics and inpatients.
• Participate in ongoing service provision and improvement projects
• Contribute to the profession through student placements and projects, and work experience opportunities.
• Opportunities to engage in ongoing professional development

Make the move - join the podiatry team in Wallaroo

Eligibility

Applicants must hold a recognised qualification within the Podiatry profession and be eligible for full practising membership of the relevant Professional Association.  For those disciplines requiring Registration, all requirements to maintain current registration must be fulfilled.  For self regulated professions it is desirable to participate in the professional associations' accredited continuous professional development program.

With experience in clinical podiatry practice, you will possess excellent customer service skills and capacity to implement service improvement activities. Promoting a client-centred approach, you will be committed to supporting clients, carers and families across the Patient Journey, providing effective assessment and triage, timely referrals, accurate information, coordinated care and prompt follow-up.

Location

Blessed by nature and embraced by sea, the Yorke Peninsula offers stunning beaches and friendly coastal towns, while inland are historic mining villages and spectacular national parks. You will find magnificent beaches and jagged shorelines, friendly locals and rich farmland.

The largest health service for this region is based in Wallaroo, with outreach provided to the Copper coast and Southern Yorke Peninsula including Moonta, Kadina, Maitland, Point Pearce, Minlaton and Yorketown (max 1.5hr drive from Wallaroo).

About the Region

A career in the YNLHN offers many great lifestyle benefits, including diverse job prospects and the opportunity to fast track your skills and career, not to mention your choice of scenery from farm, ocean, vineyards and the Southern Flinders ranges. View the below videos for more information about working for YNLHN.

Yorke and Northern LHN - We care for you

Work with us - Yorke and Northern LHN

INCENTIVES & SUPPORT

The successful candidate will have the benefit of the following (subject to availability and eligibility):

• Up to $13,000 reimbursement for relocation costs (e.g. for travel, removalists)
• 3 months free accommodation and subsidised rental accommodation for short term contracts (up to 1 year)
• Professional supervision within your discipline to support professional and clinical development
• Support in developing your career journey - whether you are an early career clinician or experienced leader, we can help
• Minimum of $2000 per year for professional development and training (can include registrations, travel and accommodation)
• A Transition to Professional Practice Program to support allied health professionals new to rural and remote practice in their first year of practice in a rural setting
• A thorough orientation and buddy system to support relocation and transition

Important Information

Please note that this position is multi-classed as either a AHP1 or AHP2 and classification will be determined by qualifications and experience. 

Accommodation options provided free for first 3 months (if required).

In addition to the annual salary and entitlements (superannuation & leave loading), we also offer salary sacrifice benefits, watch a short video about what salary packaging is.  For information about Relocation Support working for SA Health can be found here.

Part time contracts will be considered for suitable candidates.  The South Australian public sector promotes diversity and flexible ways of working part-time.  Applicants are encouraged to discuss the flexible working arrangements for this role.

Appointment will be subject to a satisfactory Criminal History Check and appropriate immunisation requirements.

Check(s)

• DHS Working With Children Check (WWCC) 
• DHS National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) Worker Check
• National Police Certificate (NPC) for employment involving unsupervised contact with vulnerable groups required for this position (E.g. aged care employment or work involving vulnerable clients)

Immunisation Risk for this position is - Category A (direct contact with blood or body substances)

SA Health Services are required to implement the Addressing vaccine preventable disease: Occupational assessment, screening and vaccination policy in the workplace.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants are encouraged to apply. Job ref: 864304.

Enquiries

Viv London
Allied Health Team Leader
Phone: (08) 8638 4494
E-mail: Viv.London@sa.gov.au 

Application Closing Date

Friday, 3rd May 2024 - 11.55PM

Attachments

 864304 Podiatrist Job Pack.pdf

 Podiatrist Job Capacity Statement.pdf

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