Podiatrist - Community

About Us:

At Juniper, we take pride in being one of Western Australia's largest local aged care providers, delivering individualized care that keeps our residents connected to the people, passions, and places they have always cherished. Across the state, we are dedicated to offering exceptional care, accommodation, and support services for older Western Australians.

About the role:

Juniper Community is seeking a Podiatrist to join our friendly and supportive Home and Community Care Team. This is an autonomous, community-based role involving travel across the North Perth Metropolitan area, with optional, fully paid travel to regional and remote locations including Northam and the East Kimberley.

We are recruiting for a full-time or part-time position. Work is Monday to Friday during core business hours, with flexibility to negotiate days and hours with the successful candidate(s).

Key Responsibilities:

• Assess feet and provide routine foot care
• Diagnose and treat foot-related conditions, including wound care and diabetic and neurovascular foot assessments
• Provide advice and education to clients and families on footwear and foot care
• Assess, prescribe, and fit surgical or orthopaedic footwear
• Deliver corrective treatments as required
• Maintain accurate documentation and reporting, including progress notes and care plans, to support the delivery of high-quality care

Key Requirements:

• Tertiary qualification in Podiatry with current AHPRA registration
• Current Australian driver’s licence and access to a reliable vehicle
• Experience in community or aged care settings (desirable)
• Ability to work autonomously while delivering empathetic, person-centred care to older clients
• Strong time-management skills with the ability to manage a mobile caseload
• Ability to collaborate effectively with multidisciplinary health professionals and service providers
• Strong clinical documentation and reporting skills
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills

What’s on Offer:

• Competitive hourly rate of $44.53-$61.58 depending on experience, plus 12% superannuation, plus access to salary packaging benefits of up to $18,550 per year
• Full-time or part-time opportunities supporting our North of River community clients, with flexible, family-friendly hours
• Opportunities to travel within regional Western Australia, including recurring visits to Northam and the East Kimberley, with paid flights and accommodation provided for East Kimberley travel
• All required podiatry equipment and consumables supplied (Optional)
• The opportunity to work within a supportive Podiatry team, as well as a broader Allied Health and multidisciplinary team

How to Apply:

Don’t miss this opportunity to join a supportive team in a rewarding role! Apply online today with your current CV.

Reach out to carly.symonds@juniper.org.au with any questions!

We encourage people of all ages and cultures to apply. Shortlisting will begin immediately, so don’t wait!