Podiatrist – ACCHS – Brisbane North, Queensland

Position Highlights:

• Competitive annual salary of $82,801 to $106,855 + Super + Salary Packaging

• Full-time and part-time positions available

• Be part of Australia’s largest community controlled Aboriginal Health Service

• Diverse and inclusive workplace that invites applications from all people

• Weekly Staff Wellness activities 

• In-house training and programs

• Opportunities to attend community events

• Onsite cafe

Employment Type:  

• Permanent – Full-Time and Part-Time 

Practice Information:
This organisation is an Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Service and was established by its founding members to provide a coordinated/integrated approach to the planning, development and delivery of comprehensive primary health care services for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander populations within the Southeast Qld Region. The Allied Health team provides culturally appropriate clinical care and supportive health care services to contribute to sustainable changes in the health outcomes of clients through inter-professional collaboration and partnerships with local stakeholders, and organisations. They recognise that they operate in a diverse community and welcome and encourage applications from all ages and genders, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, culturally and linguistically diverse groups, the LGBTIQ+ community, veterans, refugees, and people with disability. ‘Their Collectivity is Their Strength’. 

Position Description: 
As a Podiatrist, you will provide direct culturally appropriate podiatry services to the community as part of a multi- disciplinary team/program. You will be required to work across multiple clinic locations and contribute to new and existing initiatives to further develop the Podiatry model. They have both full-time and part-time positions available.

Working within the IUIH model of care, you will be required to:

• Provide clinical services to clients and appropriate clinical care including biomechanical, general care, surgery, diabetic foot care, paediatric, community education and provision of orthotics and appropriate footwear

• Work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team of health care professionals including allied health, GPs, Aboriginal Health Workers, Care Coordinators and more.

• Liaise with health professionals including General Practitioners on patient care and provide reports to referring GPs in accordance with Medicare requirements

• Ensure information is recorded accurately and in a timely manner in the electronic health record system, and that records are maintained in accordance with AGPAL standards

• Ensure maintenance of privacy and confidentiality in relation to client information

Position Requirements:
Mandatory:

• Bachelor of Podiatry or equivalent

• Current AHPRA Registration 

• Current C Class Drivers Licence (QLD)

• Current Disability Workers Screening Check – required prior to commencement 

• Current First Aid & CPR Certificates 

Desirable, but not mandatory:

• Demonstrated experience working with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and /or communities 

After Hours Requirements:  
No

For more information on this position, please contact our team via hws@healthworkforce.com.au

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Following successful placement, eligible candidates may be entitled to receive support and financial assistance through Health Workforce Queensland's comprehensive workforce attraction and retention incentives. This position may be eligible for a scholarship or bursary for ongoing professional development.

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