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About Us:

At Uniting AgeWell, our focus is on supporting older people to experience a sense of wellbeing, choice and independence in their lives, to feel valued members of their community and to have easy access to the community or residential services they need to live the life they want. With a range of services in many locations in Victoria and Tasmania, our 5000 staff and 600 volunteer staff are committed to high quality services and care.

Uniting AgeWell provide a workplace culture based on the BEST philosophy – Believe, Excel, Support and Trust – underpinned by our values of Kindness, Respect, Integrity, Innovation and Inclusion, and our customer service charter and promise that shape and inform all that we do. More information can be found on the Uniting AgeWell website - www.unitingagewell.org

Why choose Uniting AgeWell – Allied Health East?

• Easy to access with public transport and free on/off site parking
• Above award hourly rates
• Salary packaging benefit up to $15,900 + $2,650 annually
• Annual Leave loading
• Family flexible hours
• Career pathways, education and training opportunities
• Comprehensive Employee Assistance Program available 24/7 for our staff
• Enhanced Parental Leave options
• Location options - move within our Uniting AgeWell network (Victoria and Tasmania)
• Not for profit, values-based organisation

About the Role:

We have an exciting position for a Podiatrist to work in South-East metropolitan Melbourne servicing our clients in Berwick and Burwood. With a strong focus on enhancing customer well-being, as a passionate Podiatrist your responsibility will be providing customer-centred, evidence-based podiatry and health education to older customers funded through their At Home Support Package. 

As a Podiatrist, you will be an integral part of our innovative and enthusiastic multidisciplinary team. Our Allied Health team is a large and supportive team with regular team meetings, clinician supervision and support from our Practice Leads and admin team.

About you:

The ideal candidate will be customer focused, reliable and adaptable, motivated and committed to the provision of customer-centred care and have the capacity to work well autonomously and in a team environment. You are passionate about what you do and want to make a difference in the lives of our customers.

This is the place for you if you:

• Are passionate about caring for older people
• Tertiary qualification in Podiatry (Bachelor or above)
• Current AHPRA registration
• Demonstrated knowledge of clinical practice, to work autonomously, and manage a caseload independently
• Demonstrated interpersonal skills within a multidisciplinary team
• High level organisational skills and computer literacy
• Experience in the Aged Care or Community Sectors (Desirable)
• Thrive in a team and also appreciate the one to one interactions
• Are committed to being part of a workplace culture based on the BEST way of life (Believe, Excel, Support and Trust)

New graduates are encouraged to apply, as this role offers a unique opportunity to refine and expand your skills as a podiatrist, with dedicated support from our podiatrists and team leader, you'll have the perfect environment to learn and grow.

Essentials for working in Aged Care:

• A current Working With Children Check card
• Current and ongoing flu vaccinations
• Australian working rights
• Ability to pass a national police 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 Recruitment@unitingagewell.org 

For more information, please find attached Position Description here: Podiatrist PD.pdf

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