Vacancy title:
Podiatrist

[Type: FULL_TIME, Industry: Healthcare, Category: Healthcare, Doctors & Other Health Professionals]

Jobs at:
Western Health

Deadline of this Job:
Friday, April 24 2026

Duty Station:
Footscray, Melbourne VIC | Melbourne VIC

Summary
Date Posted: Friday, April 10 2026, Base Salary: Not Disclosed

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About the role

Join a dynamic podiatry team delivering high-quality care across acute, subacute and community programs. This role offers the unique opportunity to work across multiple Western Health sites, including Footscray, Sunshine, Williamstown Hospitals as well as the Dame Phyllis Frost Centre, and to practise in a modern, state-of-the-art clinical environment at the new Footscray Hospital.

You'll support patients to achieve better health outcomes while contributing to services spanning inpatient, outpatient and community-based care.

Not sure about the change to acute care? A dedicated clinical educator is available to support podiatrists transitioning from community health or private practice into the setting.

Key responsibilities:

• Deliver evidence-based podiatry services to inpatients, outpatients and community clients
• Apply sound clinical reasoning to assess, plan and review outcomes
• Contribute to service planning, evaluation and quality improvement
• Participate in multidisciplinary teamwork and service meetings
• Provide supervision to junior staff and students where required

About you:

• Degree in Podiatry and AHPRA registration
• Experience in acute or subacute services, or readiness to transition with educator support
• Strong assessment, treatment and case-management skills
• Excellent communication, organisation and time-management
• Commitment to ongoing professional development
• Current Victorian driver licence and Working with Children Check

Click here for the Position Description

About Western Health

Western Health is one of the largest healthcare providers in Victoria, caring for a vibrant, diverse and rapidly growing community of one million people in Melbourne's western suburbs.

With more than 13,000 staff, Western Health delivers 800,000+ occasions of care every year, providing high-quality, person-centred care across every life stage.

We provide a combination of hospital, community-based, at-home and in-reach services to aged, adult and paediatric patients and newborn babies. Specialties include oncology, renal, mental health, women's health and maternity, chronic diseases, geriatrics and cardiology.

We have remarkable strengths in chronic disease, complex care and developing innovative and sustainable healthcare solutions. Our experience at the coalface of healthcare delivery for some of Australia's most culturally and socioeconomically diverse and vulnerable populations provides us with unique insights into the most pressing health challenges.

Western Health operates four acute public hospitals: Sunshine Hospital (including Joan Kirner Women's and Children's), Footscray Hospital, Williamstown Hospital and Bacchus Marsh Hospital. We also operate Sunbury Community Hospital, Sunshine Mental Health and Wellbeing Centre, Melton Health and Community Services, Bacchus Marsh Community Health Centre, Caroline Springs Community Health Centre and Grant Lodge Residential Aged Care in Bacchus Marsh. Western Health also provides the primary healthcare service at the Dame Phyllis Frost Centre, a women's prison located in Ravenhall.

Why join us?

Compensation and benefits

• Competitive salary packages aligned with market standards.
• Health and wellbeing programs, including flexible work arrangements.
• Scholarships and grants to support your continuous learning journey.

Learning and development opportunities

• Access the Western Health Learning Academy (WHA) for personalised learning pathways.
• Professional growth programs, including postgraduate studies and clinical education.
• Mentorship and career support.

Community impact and inclusion

• Make a meaningful difference in patients' lives through compassionate care.
• Join a workforce that champions diversity and inclusion.
• Engage in community wellbeing initiatives and groundbreaking healthcare research.

Organisational culture and environment

• Thrive in a collaborative, compassionate and innovative team environment.
• Be part of a culture that celebrates continuous improvement and excellence in healthcare.

Ready to make an impact?

If you're passionate about person-centred care, collaborative practice and supporting better health outcomes, we'd love to hear from you. Click Apply to get started.

If you are currently employed at Western Health, please ensure you sign in through the 'Employee Login' via the external Careers Page or access the Careers Page via the intranet before applying.

Western Health is an equal opportunity employer committed to attracting and retaining diversity in our workforce. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.

Western Health is committed to providing a safe environment for the children and young people who are involved in our services, sites and operations. We follow and abide by all legislative requirements to keep children and young people safe.

All appointments are made subject to a satisfactory Police Record Check, an Immunisation Status Clearance and a Working with Children Check (if applicable).

Western Health does not accept unsolicited resumes/applications from recruitment agencies.

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 36

Level of Education: bachelor degree

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If you are currently employed at Western Health, please ensure you sign in through the 'Employee Login' via the external Careers Page or access the Careers Page via the intranet before applying. https://westernhealth.org.au/work-with-us

All appointments are made subject to a satisfactory Police Record Check, an Immunisation Status Clearance and a Working with Children Check (if applicable).

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