Podiatrist Elmore location Job in Rochester Recruiting by Rochester and Elmore District Health Service

Rochester and Elmore District Health Service

 ‘Caring for our Community’

Rochester and Elmore District Health Service (REDHS) is situated in Rochester which is the gateway to the mighty Murray River region and close to the regional centres of Echuca, Bendigo and Shepparton. At REDHS our team provides a diverse range of services for our local communities including Urgent Care, Acute Care, Residential Aged Care, Community Nursing, Allied Health and Home Care Services. 

Our facility was impacted by the October 2022 flood and we had to change how and where we deliver our services.  We cannot express enough how proud we are of our amazing team who have worked together and dedicated themselves to ensure our community continued to receive high quality healthcare services. This is an exciting opportunity to join REDHS and be involved in the re-establishment of our services in Rochester.

Here is why our staff love to work for us:

• We have a supportive team that is driven by making a positive difference in the lives of our residents, patients and clients; and the communities that we serve
• We offer generous salary packaging options to enable our staff to pay less tax and keep more of their pay
• We hold regular social events and offer flexibility and work from home
• When we return to site we have an onsite cafe (that has great coffee!) and our staff have free access to our gymnasium
• Our workplace culture is inclusive and diverse and is centred on well-being, fun and team connectedness 
• Our staff have access to a variety of internal and external training programs to build their career skills
• Our Employee Assistance Program is comprehensive and extends beyond our staff to their immediate family

Podiatrist - Elmore location

Permanent Part Time 32 hours/fortnight

Are you a qualified Podiatrist looking for flexibility in your next role? REDHS may be able to offer exactly what you're looking for!  

We are seeking an enthusiastic New Graduate, Grade One or Grade Two Podiatrist to work as part of our vibrant Community Care team. This role is permanent part time, 32 hours per fortnight however flexible working arrangements are available including working school hours, compounded days or shorter working weeks.

Following the floods in October last year, this position will be based with our Allied Health team in Elmore initially, whilst our health service is being rebuilt. The Podiatrist will provide services to inpatients, outpatients, transitional care program and community care clients (Commonwealth Home Support Programme, Home and Community Care, National Disability Insurance Scheme, Medicare Benefits Scheme eligible and Home Care Packages) of Rochester and Elmore District Health Service (REDHS) and service outreach locations.  

The successful applicant will have a Bachelor of Podiatry (or equivalent), demonstrated experience in the provision of timely and appropriate podiatry services, well-developed organisational skills and be registered with Medicare as a service provider. 

Further information can be obtained by Jacinta Masters, Allied Health Team Leader on (03) 5484 4465 or by email [email protected]

To keep our residents, patients and clients safe, applicants must be willing to provide a current Police Check, Working with Children Check, evidence of three COVID-19 vaccinations and a current influenza vaccination.

All REDHS employees need the ability to clock on and off for shifts using a mobile phone app.

REDHS is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. REDHS recognises the value of the diversity and strength of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures to the heritage of all Australians and encourages Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people to apply.

How to Apply:

Please read the position description attached to this advertisement for full details of the position. You must apply online and your application should outline how your skills, knowledge and personal attributes relate to the key selection criteria.  Applications must include:

• a covering letter;
• current Resume
• responses to the Key Selection Criteria as outlined within the Position Description (optional)

This position will close at 11.45pm on the closing date.

Applications must be submitted via the REDHS website at www.redhs.com.au - Working at REDHS. Please choose Google Chrome or Microsoft Edge as your internet browser.

For any queries in relation to completing your application or issues with the system please contact HR Support Officer, Tania Else on 03 5484 4453 or by email [email protected]