Job Description:

Grade 2 Podiatrist at St Vincent's Hospital Melbourne's High Risk Foot Service and Podiatry Department
Casual position, work in acute and subacute admitted and non-admitted services

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Grade 2 Podiatrist to join our casual pool, supporting services across St Vincent’s Hospital Melbourne sites (Fitzroy and Kew). This role offers variety and flexibility, with shifts allocated based on service demand.

You will bring strong clinical skills in the assessment and management of high-risk foot conditions and be confident working independently across inpatient and outpatient settings. You’ll be part of a collaborative, inter-idisciplinary team committed to excellence in patient care.

Classifications for this position will range from CM7 -CV8 ($45 - $52 per hour plus 25% casual loading).

Duties

Deliver high-quality podiatry care including assessment, treatment, evaluation, and discharge planning
Support safe and effective patient transitions across the continuum of care
Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to optimise patient outcomes
Provide supervision and teaching to undergraduate students

About You

Registered Podiatrist with AHPRA
Minimum 2 years’ experience in an acute and/or subacute hospital setting
Demonstrated experience in high-risk foot management
Strong communication and teamwork skills
Current Victorian Driver’s Licence
Current National Criminal History Check (or willingness to obtain)

What we offer

Flexible casual opportunities across diverse clinical settings
A supportive, team-based environment focused on clinical excellence
A focus on wellbeing initiatives, with regular events and programs
Fitness Passport access to a wide range of facilities
Salary Packaging
Ongoing professional development within a culture of continuous improvement

About the Service

The Podiatry Department and High Risk Foot Service is a week day service delivering comprehensive, inter-disciplinary care across acute, subacute, residential, and correctional settings. Services operate across multiple sites including Fitzroy, Kew, and community-based locations.

Working at St Vincent’s
St Vincent’s Hospital Melbourne is a leading teaching, research and tertiary health service. SVHM provides a diverse range of adult clinical services and is driven by values of Compassion, Justice, Integrity and Excellence.

Application
Please submit:

A one-page cover letter outlining your suitability and availability for casual shifts
A resume (maximum 2 pages) including two professional referees

Applications will be reviewed as received, and the position may close early.

We encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and abilities. Inclusion is essential to our mission and diversity reflects the community we serve.

Please visit our website, for further information regarding our Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Employment at SVHM. SVHA has a duty of care under work health and safety legislation to eliminate and/or control the risk of transmission of vaccine preventable diseases in healthcare settings. You may therefore be required to undergo mandatory immunisations/vaccinations (including flu vaccinations).

For further information contact Chief Podiatrist and Manager of Podiatry, High Risk Foot Service & Bolte Reception, Kate Waller via email: kate.waller@svha.org.au

Closing Date:

17 May 2026 11:59pm

Reconciliation Action Plan:

At St Vincent's we acknowledge the importance of creating a work environment that is welcoming, safe, equitable and inclusive for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Employees. As part of our Commitment to Reconciliation and Closing the Gap in employment related outcomes, we encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples.

For further information, visit https://www.svha.org.au/about-us/reconciliation or get in contact at indigenouscareers@svha.org.au

View Reconciliation Action Plan