Podiatrist

About Us:

At Uniting AgeWell, we support older people to experience wellbeing, choice, and independence. We are a values-based organization committed to providing high-quality community and residential services. For more information, please visit www.unitingagewell.org 

Why Choose Uniting AgeWell - Allied Health 

• Be Part of Something New: Join our expanding services throughout Hobart and contribute to a fresh, innovative approach to Allied Health in Community Aged Care.  
• Future-Focused Environment: This role offers the opportunity to operate, collaborate and innovate in our brand-new, state-of-the-art Braybrook Allied Health space, designed to foster collaboration and innovation and equipped with purpose-built consultation and dedicated podiatry treatment space, including a fully equipped gym, a wellness studio, new equipment, and office areas that provide an ideal environment for administrative tasks and report writing.
• Driving Change: Be at the forefront of transforming Allied Health services in the community, with a focus on empowering clients and embracing new approaches.

About the role:

As a qualified Podiatrist, you will play a pivotal role in establishing our innovative service in Rosny Park. You’ll be responsible for providing focused home- on-site services (as well as the possibility of home based services) for older clientele (65+) with a variety of health conditions.

Our service is built on a foundation of innovation, focusing on clients’ strengths, goal-directed interventions, and maximizing independence and autonomy. We aim to redefine how Allied Health is delivered in Community Aged Care. You will be part of a supportive team with regular team meetings, one-to-one clinical supervision, and support from the Clinical Lead.  

About you:

You are a passionate and motivated podiatrist with excellent clinical skills, committed to continuous learning and delivering best practice. You want to make a difference in the lives of older adults by enhancing their self-esteem, empowering them to make choices, and achieving exceptional outcomes.

This is the place for you if you:

• Recognised tertiary qualification in Podiatry
• Current registration with AHPRA
• Experience working in the Community Aged Care sector
• Demonstrated knowledge of clinical practice working with a variety of health conditions in 65+ year old clientele
• Have full Australian working rights and are able to pass a national police clearance.  
• Have a valid driver's license and access to a car
• Ability to collaborate effectively within a team while also managing an individual caseload.
• Are committed to being part of a workplace culture based on the BEST way of life (Believe, Excel, Support and Trust)

Essentials for working in Aged Care:

• A current Working with Vulnerable People card
• Current and ongoing flu vaccinations
• Australian working rights
• Ability to pass a national police clearance and NDIS Clearance

Make a positive difference in your community – apply now!

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples are encouraged to apply for this role.

For more information please contact the Recruitment Team at ***********@unitingagewell.org. Please note the position and location.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. We look forward to hearing from you!