The Team
The Podiatry team delivers high‑quality inpatient, outpatient and community‑based podiatry services across Southern Tasmania. The team works closely with multidisciplinary health professionals to support people living with complex and chronic health conditions, with a strong focus on high‑risk foot care, prevention, and patient‑centred outcomes.
Services are delivered across outpatient clinics and community health centres, in partnership with hospitals and local services to improve access to care and support people to live well in their own communities. This is a team where the work is genuinely meaningful — clinicians see the direct impact of their care on patients’ mobility, independence, and quality of life.
With a strong focus on collaboration, quality improvement, and professional development, the team fosters a supportive learning culture where clinicians are encouraged to grow their skills, contribute ideas, and build rewarding, long‑term careers in public health. New graduates or early career podiatrists are fully supported within the Allied Health graduate program with additional growth and development opportunities for those looking to increase their skills and capabilities mid-career. Ongoing professional development is actively supported, including opportunities to work toward Endorsement for Scheduled Medicines registration.
Podiatry Careers in the Tasmanian Health Service
The Role
As a Podiatrist within the outpatient and community team, you will deliver high‑quality, evidence‑based podiatry care to a diverse caseload, including people with complex health needs and high‑risk foot conditions. This role is suitable for new graduates seeking a supported entry into community practice, as well as experienced podiatrists looking for variety, professional growth, and the opportunity to make a meaningful difference to the community.
Graduates will be support through the AHP Graduate Program providing structured supervision, mentoring, and development opportunities to build confidence and capability in clinical practice.
You will play an important role in helping patients maintain mobility, prevent complications, and manage chronic conditions — often supporting people at critical points in their health journey. The role includes comprehensive assessment and treatment, collaboration within multidisciplinary teams, and involvement in service development, health promotion, and quality improvement initiatives. You will work both independently and with the support of senior clinicians, within a team that values learning, reflection, and continuous improvement.
Note: - Please refer to the Statement of Duties for all the selection criteria of this position to address in your application.
Why Tasmania
The Department of Health Tasmania oversees various hospitals across the state, including the Royal Hobart Hospital, Launceston General Hospital, Northwest Regional Hospital, and Mersey Community Hospital, as well as district hospitals and ambulance services. Additionally, it provides community health, mental health, and primary healthcare services to the Tasmanian community through more than 300 sites.
Tasmania, Australia's only island state, offers unparalleled natural beauty and a luxurious lifestyle. Pursuing your health career in Tasmania’s public health system means building strong connections with colleagues and patients. It also means embracing a lifestyle where you can enjoy extraordinary experiences outside of work while making a significant impact on the community during work.
Welcome to Southern Tasmania - Hobart and Beyond
Details of appointment:
Permanent, full time, day worker position, working 76 hours per fortnight, commencing ASAP
*Notwithstanding hours to be negotiated with the successful applicant.
Applicants should note that, for a period of twelve months from the date of publication, this selection process may be used to fill subsequent or similar full time, part time, and casual vacancies.
Salary: $73,834 to $111,364 per annum. Our Employer 12% superannuation contribution is on top of this amount.
- Salary range is in accordance with Allied Health Professionals Public Sector Unions Wages Agreement No. 2 of 2022
Salary Packaging:
You’ll have access to salary package a range of benefits including living expenses up to $9,010 + $2,650 in meal entertainment each FBT year + other benefits if eligible.
Allowances:
In addition, the following allowances calculated on the salaried incremental point may be available:
- Professional Development Allowance of up to $1000 per annum
Benefits available to eligible candidates:
More information about our Employee Benefits can be found here
Eligibility:
Successful applicants will be required to meet the essential criteria.
- Tertiary qualification/program of study approved by the Podiatry Board of Australia
- Registered with the Podiatry Board of Australia
Applicants should note the following criteria are desirable:
Note: - Please refer to the Application Guide for more information of pre-employment check.
Position Features:
The Podiatry South team is based in Hobart with inpatient services delivered at the Royal Hobart Hospital (RHH) and outpatient services delivered at a co-located site. The occupant/s of this position will also be required to travel as directed by the Podiatry Manager to community health centres in southern Tasmania such as Clarence, Brighton, Sorell, Triabunna, Glenorchy, New Norfolk, Bothwell, Ouse, Kingston, Huonville, Cygnet and Dover
Download the Statement of Duties and any Associated Documents
We encourage you to review the Statement of Duties, Applicant Guide, prior to applying for an overview of the duties, program, selection process and application guidance.
Statement of Duties:
Application Guide:
How to apply:
Apply Online. Please click the "Apply" button on this screen to ensure that important questions about you are answered.
You will be prompted to complete a 1-2 page application detailing your experience, skills and knowledge as they relate to the attached Statement of Duties. A separate statement addressing the selection criteria in the Statement of Duties is not required.
*Applications from Recruitment Agencies will not be accepted for this role
For more information:
Applicants who require further information are encouraged to contact the Contact person for detailed information about the vacancy.
Name: Toni Nash
Position: Manager Podiatry
Phone number: (03) 6166 8601
Email address: toni.nash@ths.tas.gov.au
What it is like working at the Department of Health?
Compassion, Accountability, Respect, Excellent are the key values to work in Department of Health. Listen to some of the lived experiences from within the department through some of our wonderful staff and hear about their journey in relocating to Tasmania!
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