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• Eyre and Far North Local Health Network, Port Lincoln Community Health
• Salary: $68,478 - $102,240 p.a - AHP1/AHP2
• Temporary Full Time (up to 27 March 2026)

Join our Vibrant Multidisciplinary Team and Make an Impact Across Regional Communities

Are you a passionate and dedicated Podiatrist seeking an exciting opportunity to make a difference in rural and remote communities? We are looking for a motivated individual to join our dynamic team as a Podiatrist at Port Lincoln Community Health. Whether you are starting your career or have a wealth of experience, this role offers you the chance to provide vital health services across multiple communities in the Eyre & Far North Region.

As an AHP1 Podiatrist, you will work under the guidance of the Senior Podiatrist, supporting the delivery of integrated health services across various communities. You’ll be a part of a collaborative, multidisciplinary team, contributing to preventative care, early intervention, and treatment services.

As an AHP2 Podiatrist, you will apply your clinical expertise to plan and implement a wide range of services. You will work independently, supporting less experienced professionals and students, and lead group programs, health promotion, and community development projects.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide comprehensive podiatry services, including assessment, treatment, and prevention strategies.
• Work in collaboration with a multidisciplinary team to deliver patient-centred care.
• Participate in community health promotion and education programs.
• Provide clinical supervision and guidance to junior staff and students (AHP2 only).
• Travel regularly across multiple communities as per rostered schedule.

Must hold a recognised qualification within the relevant allied health profession, and be eligible for full membership of the relevant Professional Association (Podiatry Board of Australia)

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

About Us

With its ancient outback landscapes, boutique vineyards, oyster farms and Australia’s best-kept-secret surf coast, Eyre and Far North will inspire and energise you.

The Eyre and Far North Local Health Network (EFNLHN) is responsible for the planning and delivery of hospital and health services over 337,626 square kilometres, taking in the Eyre Peninsula, western part of South Australia and north to Coober Pedy.  We are one of the largest LHNs by area in Australia and communities include Ceduna, Cleve, Coober Pedy, Cowell, Cummins, Elliston, Kimba, Oodnadatta, Port Lincoln, Streaky Bay, Tumby Bay and Wudinna.

Services include acute care, medical, accident and emergency, surgery, birthing and midwifery, specialist consultancy, renal dialysis, chemotherapy, transfusions, rehabilitation, residential and community aged care, respite care, transitional care packages, Aboriginal health, mental health, allied health, community health, community nursing, palliative care, community home support packages and home modifications.

Click here to learn more about living and working in Eyre and Far North Local Health Network.

Applicant Information

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: 887737

Join our team and be part of a vital service that positively impacts the health of regional communities.

Enquiries

Jenna Hibble
Allied Health Program Manager - Adult
Phone: 86832077
E-mail: jenna.hibble@sa.gov.au

Application Closing Date

22 January 2025, 11:55PM

Attachments

887737 Podiatrist - Role Description.pdf

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