Full Time, Fixed Term Podiatrist North West Tasmania

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Podiatrist (503070), Tasmanian Health Service – North West
Position Vacant: Full Time, Fixed Term
Closing Date: Wednesday 13 October, 2021 11:55 PM AEST
Apply Now: Tasmanian Government Jobs (pageuppeople.com)

Tired of big cities? How about a walk along the beach just before work?
Consider moving to North-West Tasmania to experience wonderful beaches, mountains, world heritage listed national parks, hinterland villages, great food, wine and more. Living in Tasmania you will experience a temperate climate with four distinct seasons, world-renowned food and wine, wild and beautiful landscapes, a relaxed island lifestyle, and a fascinating history. Very affordable lifestyle with fantastic properties in idyllic locations at a fraction of the cost compared to Australia’s capital cities. Traffic jam is not a common term in North West Tasmania and you will have a great work life balance.

The Role and the team:
Reporting to the Manager-Podiatry, this is a level 1-2 podiatrist position providing outpatient and community outreach services with a focus on high risk foot conditions and acute foot problems. The service also provides biomechanical, nail surgery paediatric, and dermatological lower limb services, including provision of orthotics and use of F-Scan plantar pressure mapping equipment.

The podiatry team is largely based in Devonport, North West Tasmania and consists of the Manager, High Risk Foot Specialist, Senior and level 1-2 Podiatrists and an Allied Health Assistant. Various members within the podiatry team hold their Endorsement for use of Scheduled Medicines which is incorporated into the scope of service provided. The podiatry team works collaboratively with the wider Allied Health, Nursing and Medical services and holds multidisciplinary clinics across various areas.

What’s on Offer?
Flexible working hours to enable work/life balance
Relocation allowance may be negotiated for successful interstate applicants
Support for ongoing professional development including post graduate qualification allowance where applicable
Other employment conditions and allowances available under the Allied Health Agreement

Details of Appointment
Fixed Term Full Time Day Worker position working 76 hours per fortnight until September 2022
Salary: $62,601-$95,776 per annum + 10% superannuation + access to salary packaging
Successful applicants will be required to meet the essential criteria:
Registered with the Podiatry Board of Australia
Current Working with Children Registration or Current Registration to Work with Vulnerable People
Applicants for any position within the Department of Health must be prepared to be vaccinated against COVID-19 as a condition of their employment.
Applicants should note the following criteria are desirable:
Current Driver’s Licence

Contact Andrew Chappell
Phone 03 6478 6146
Email andrew.chappell@ths.tas.gov.au
Type Full Time, fixed term until September 2022
Location Devonport
Job Region TAS
Closing date 31st Dec 21