Podiatrist

Podiatrist - Grade 2

• Permanent full-time | 5 weeks annual leave + monthly day off included
• Work across Eastern Health locations with versatile patient loads
• Continuous learning culture | Join a podiatry team that prioritises professional development

Eastern Health is one of Victoria's largest public health services. As a values-led, integrated service united by our Healthier Together promise, we deliver high-quality care, support and service to a broad and diverse community across Melbourne's east and beyond.

About the role

As a Grade 2 Podiatrist, you will provide high-quality, evidence-based podiatry care to patients across a range of clinical settings, drawing on your specialist knowledge and experience to achieve the best possible outcomes. Working both autonomously and as part of a multidisciplinary team, you will also contribute to teaching, mentoring, service improvement, research and quality initiatives that enhance patient care and clinical practice.

This is a unique opportunity to help shape a new and innovative model of care within our general medical wards, with a key focus on high-risk foot management. As part of Eastern Health's Podiatry team, an accredited iHRFS Centre of Excellence with the National Association of Diabetes Centres, you will work closely with medical teams including endocrinology, vascular, infectious diseases and orthopaedics to deliver coordinated, patient-centred care.

What you'll bring

• Recognised tertiary qualification in Podiatry and current registration with the Podiatry Board of Australia.
• Eligibility for membership with the Australian Podiatry Association.
• Demonstrated high level clinical skills and commitment to evidenced based practice.
• A strong commitment to patient-centred, high-quality care.

What we offer

Being part of Eastern Health means belonging to a welcoming team of healthcare experts. We offer a range of benefits including:

• Investment in your career through continuous learning, mentoring, professional development, and opportunities to progress into specialist, leadership or advanced practice pathways.

• Work-life balance with flexible working arrangements, study and professional development leave, and leave purchasing options.

• Wellbeing support through fitness programs, confidential employee assistance services for you and your family, and 24/7 access to a range of support resources.

• Financial incentives to help you make the most of your earnings, including salary packaging through Maxxia, novated leasing options, and employee discounts on health insurance, banking and more.

Interested in joining us?

If this opportunity feels like the right fit for you, we'd encourage you to apply and share what you can bring to the role.

You must be eligible to work in Australia. Applications are reviewed as they are received, so we encourage early applications as the advertisement may close prior to the closing date.

Shortlisted candidates will be contacted to arrange an interview, and all applicants will be advised of the outcome of their application. Appointment to this position is subject to a satisfactory National Police Check, compliance with mandatory vaccination requirements, including annual influenza vaccination, and evidence of immunity to vaccine-preventable diseases where required.

Click here to view our Candidate Guide and learn more about our recruitment process.

Our commitments

• We are an equal opportunity employer and actively promote equality for people of all races, ethnicities, gender identities, sexual orientations, and for people living with disability across the communities we serve and within our Eastern Health team.

• We provide a culturally safe and welcoming environment for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander employees.

• As a child-safe organisation, we ensure child safety and wellbeing is embedded in our everyday culture.

• We are shaping a culture that delivers exceptional care for our community, and an exceptional experience for all the people who make it possible.

Please click here to view the position description.

Contact Person: Sarah Dallimore

Contact Number: [0439 733 077](tel:0439 733 077)

Contact Email: [email protected]

Job Posting End Date: Wednesday 4 November 2026

Need help submitting your application?
Contact the person listed in the advertisement or our Talent Acquisition team for support on (03) 9955 7555 9955 7555) (option 1) or [email protected], including discussing any adjustments you may require during the recruitment process.

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