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October 17, 2024

Western Sydney Local Health District

Blacktown

OTHER & FULL TIME


Podiatry Head of Department


  • Provide expert care to clients with diabetes and high-risk feet.
  • Work within a multidisciplinary team to deliver high-quality services.
  • Paid Allocated Day Off (ADO) every month, in addition to your annual leave.
Lead high-level clinical services managing complex cases, providing expert consultation, supervision, and driving quality improvement initiatives.

Employment Type: Permanent Full Time
Position Classification: Podiatrist Level 4
Remuneration: $117,544 - $120,393 per annum
Hours Per Week: 38
Location: Blacktown Hospital


Where you'll be working
Western Sydney Local Health District (WSLHD) is responsible for providing primary and secondary health care for people living in the Auburn, Blacktown, and The Hills Shire, Holroyd and Parramatta Local Government Areas (LGAs) and tertiary care to residents of the Greater Western Region. We are committed to our vision of 'better health services for the people of western Sydney and beyond'. and to the delivery of health care or related services in line with our core values of collaboration, openness, respect, and empowerment.

Find out what it’s like to work at Blacktown Hospital and why we think you’d love working with us. Some of our staff share their experiences in this short video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3s RBCQLi USE


What you'll be doing
The Podiatrist - High Risk Foot Clinic is responsible for providing a quality specialised multidisciplinary high risk foot service to a diverse and complex caseload involving clients with diabetes and high risk feet.


How to Apply
Apply online by submitting your resume, and addressing the criteria listed below by providing examples that demonstrate your ability before the closing date.

Essential Requirements
  • Qualification: Podiatry
  • Registration: Current registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency, AHPRA, as a Podiatrist
Selection Criteria
  • Tertiary qualification in the relevant discipline, eligibility for membership of an appropriate professional association in the discipline, and knowledge, skills and experience to meet the requirements of the NSW Health Professionals Award Level 4; and hold a Licence to drive in NSW and ability to drive occasionally for work purposes.
  • Demonstrated expert clinical knowledge and postgraduate experience in the management of high risk foot pathology (including ulceration, infection, neuroarthropathy, and post-amputation management).
  • Demonstrated highly proficient written, verbal, interpersonal and negotiation skills.
  • Extensive specialist or broad generalist knowledge, clinical proficiency and ability to work collaboratively as a member of a multidisciplinary team, taking leadership in clinical decision making.
  • Ability to effectively prioritise and organise own work / caseload.
  • Demonstrated commitment to evidence based practice.
  • Demonstrated experience in leading ongoing quality improvement activities and a knowledge of the research process.
  • Demonstrated high level problem solving and project management skills.


Requisition ID: REQ523118
Applications Close: 31st October 2024


Need more information?
  • Discover more about the application process.
  • Review the detailed Position Description for insights into role requirements and criteria.
  • Explore the selection process, employment checks, outcomes and notifications.
  • For inquiries about the role, contact Chris Horley on Christopher.horley@health.nsw.gov.au or 0499 649 317.
People with disabilities who meet the selection criteria are encouraged to apply; and where required, WSLHD will implement reasonable adjustment consistent with industry standard.

Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply. Stepping Up aims to assist Aboriginal job applicants by providing information about applying for roles in NSW Health organisations. For more information, please visit https://www.steppingup.health.nsw.gov.au/

Blacktown hospital car parking allocation model is changing. There is a managed waitlist for parking for new staff commencing at Blacktown Hospital. This does not apply to staff with a disability parking permit.

Please note: To be eligible for permanent appointment to a position in NSW Health, you must have an Australian citizenship or permanent Australian residency.

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