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• Eyre and Far North Local Health Network, Port Lincoln Health Service
• Temporary Full Time (over a 5 day roster) up to 31 December 2027
• Salary: 
  • AHP1 $71,217 - $106,330 p.a + Superannuation + Leave Loading + Salary Sacrifice Benefits + Regional Incentives may apply
  • AHP2: $91,785 - $106,330 p.a + Superannuation + Leave Loading + Salary Sacrifice Benefits + Regional Incentives may apply

About the Role

We are seeking a passionate Podiatrist to join our Regional Community Health team, delivering high-quality podiatry services across the Eyre & Far North region. The role will be appointed at AHP1 or AHP2, depending on experience and clinical capability.

This is a unique opportunity to work in a diverse rural and remote setting, providing podiatry care across multiple communities while being supported by experienced senior clinicians. You may be based in Port Lincoln, Elliston, Streaky Bay, Ceduna, Wudinna, Cleve, Cowell, Kimba, Tumby Bay or Cummins, with regular travel to deliver a regional service.

We offer strong clinical support, structured supervision, professional development, and the chance to build broad generalist and advanced skills while making a meaningful impact on community health.

Whether you are a new graduate podiatrist looking to build a strong foundation, or an experienced clinician seeking a rewarding regional role, we want to hear from you.

Key Duties

• Deliver comprehensive podiatry services across inpatient, outpatient, community, and aged care settings
• Apply primary health care and community development principles to improve local health outcomes
• Work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams and community partners across the region
• Contribute to service development, quality improvement, and culturally safe care

About You

• Do you have a passion for delivering client-centred podiatry in rural and regional communities?
• Are you confident working as part of a multidisciplinary team across diverse service settings?
• Do you value professional growth, clinical supervision, and continuous learning?
• Are you adaptable, organised, and comfortable managing a varied caseload across multiple sites?

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.

Why Join Us

• Make a real difference and feel like an important part of the community. Being part of Eyre & Far North means you will be supported both personally and professionally, can take advantage of education and training opportunities, will have access to flexible working hours and be part of an inter-professional approach to holistic health care.
• In addition to the annual salary and entitlements (superannuation, leave loading and allowances), we also offer salary sacrifice benefits, watch a short video about what salary packaging is. 
• Support for you and your family via our free Employee Assistance Program
• Relocation reimbursement of up to $15,000 may be available to people relocating for this opportunity. More information available from SA Health Careers - Relocation support.
• Supportive and collaborative work environment where your contributions are valued and recognised.

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

SA Health is committed to providing an inclusive workplace that embraces diversity and inclusion for all employees. We strongly encourage applications from people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent, culturally diverse backgrounds, members of the LGBTIQA+SB community and people who live with disability and/or neurodivergence.

We are committed to making workplace adjustments to provide a positive and supportive work environment. You are encouraged to let us know if have any support or access requirements during the recruitment process and beyond to ensure you can perform at your best.

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)
• 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.

For more information about the role please refer to the role description provided below. Job ref: 925914

Enquiries

Samantha Hannaford
Email: Samantha.Hannaford@sa.gov.au
Phone: 8683 2200

Application Closing Date: 27th of January 2026, 11:55PM

Eligibility: Open to Everyone

Refer to the SA Health Career Website - How to apply for further information.

Attachments
925914 AHP1 Podiatrist - Role Description.pdf
925914 AHP2 Podiatrist - Role Description.pdf