Careers search

Central Adelaide Local Health Network (CALHN)

• Adelaide – various locations
• Salary AHP-3 $108,347 - $116,216 p.a. (pro rata) + super + salary packaging
• Multiple Casual temporary positions up to 12 months

We Need You in Allied Health

Join over 2,600 allied health professionals at CALHN and play a vital role in delivering safe and connected world-class care across South Australia. Here, your expertise, voice and career ambitions are supported within a network committed to excellence, innovation and the future of allied health.

• Be part of a sustainable, future-ready allied health workforce delivering safe, connected and high-quality care across CALHN’s diverse hospital and community settings.
• Make a real impact across emergency, acute, rehabilitation, community and mental health services—working where your skills matter most.
• Grow your career through supported learning pathways, advanced practice opportunities, leadership development and rich research opportunities—backed by CALHN’s strong investment in allied health research capability, partnerships and innovation.
• Thrive in a collaborative, people-centred environment where your wellbeing, professional identity and voice are valued, and where multidisciplinary teamwork drives creativity, connection and continuous learning.

These opportunities are driven by CALHN’s Allied Health Strategic Workforce Plan (2026–2031), ensuring podiatrists are supported to grow, lead and thrive within a sustainable and empowered allied health workforce.

Find out more about CALHN sites and services, our stories and the opportunities to be part of CALHN

About the Role

As a Senior Podiatrist, you’ll support CALHN’s podiatry services, manage complex foot health care and guide clinicians to deliver safe and connected, high-quality patient outcomes. You’ll step into a supported opportunity to grow your clinical leadership, build capability, strengthen service quality and contribute to research, education and innovation across our multidisciplinary teams.

• Manage complex referrals, assess needs and shape tailored care plans
• Lead high-level clinical decisions and support clinicians across the service
• Work within  and  across multidisciplinary teams
• Provide education, supervision and guidance to build capability across the health network
• Drive quality improvement, research and service development
• Contribute to the education of undergraduate podiatry students
• Opportunity to work within an inter-disciplinary environment where active prescribing is occurring, enhancing the opportunity to gain Endorsement for Scheduled Medicines (PodBA)

About You

You’re a capable and collaborative Senior Podiatrist who brings advanced clinical judgement, strong communication and a calm, people-centred approach to supporting high-quality podiatry care across CALHN.

• Hold a degree that enables registration with the Podiatry Board of Australia
• Apply advanced clinical decision making to complex podiatry presentations
• Lead confidently within podiatry and multidisciplinary teams
• Provide clear communication, accurate records and sound clinical decision making
• Commit to growth, safe practice and meaningful service improvement

Why You’ll Love It Here - CALHN benefits that matter

In line with the new Allied Health Professionals, Assistants and Psychologists Enterprise Agreement 2025 you’ll enjoy enhanced benefits that support you and your career.

• Salary packaging – up to $9,010 for living expenses + $2,650 for meals & entertainment + pre-tax super & novated lease options
• Clinical collaboration – work with multidisciplinary teams to access a supportive network of clinicians with broad, shared expertise
• Safe connections – be part of a culture of safety and connectivity, focusing on outcomes and continuous improvements
• Recognition & growth – celebrate success and explore opportunities across CALHN’s many sites
• Flexible work options – speak to us about flexibility options for this role to suit your lifestyle
• Health & fitness perks – discounted access to Fitness Passport & free flu vaccinations
• Wellbeing support – Employee Assistance Program for you & your family

Diversity & Inclusion

We’re committed to building an inclusive workplace where everyone feels safe, respected, and supported. We strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disabilities, culturally diverse backgrounds, and LGBTQIA+ communities.

Application Information

• Please refer to the role description for essential educational/vocational qualifications that may be required  928724 RD Senior Podiatrist.pdf
• Appointment will be subject to satisfactory Criminal History Clearances and compliant immunisation screening as indicated in the role description.

Curious about this role?

Connect with Catherine Faik, Administration Coordinator Allied Health RAH

P:7074 2740

E: Catherine.Faik@sa.gov.au

Apply Now

Applications close: 11:55 pm, Sunday, 15 February 2026

Job Ref: 928724

Go to the SA Health Career Website for how to apply, and Australian and International applicant guidelines for more information

Please note that unsolicited applications from recruitment agencies or third parties will not be accepted for this position