Podiatrist - Rural Generalist Pathway (Thursday Island)

Permanent Full Time Podiatrist position available!

Ever thought your podiatry career might need… a change of pace? Better views? Fewer traffic lights? More turquoise water?

If you're ready to put your best foot forward, keep reading 👣

Tell me more... If you're looking for a role that will stretch you professionally, ground you personally, and remind you why you chose podiatry in the first place… this might just be the step you didn't know you needed.

This opportunity is for a Podiatrist to join our allied health team at the Torres and Cape Hospital and Health Service in the Thursday Island team as a rural generalist. As a graduate podiatrist you will be delivering podiatry clinical services as a member of a multidisciplinary team to stakeholders/customers of Queensland Health.

Whether you're a graduate podiatrist or early in your career, this role offers exceptional development and support. You'll also develop key non-clinical skills including leadership, service planning, education, cultural safety and community engagement.

In this role you have the opportunity to receive enhanced training and development through an Allied Health Rural Generalist training position (https://www.health.qld.gov.au/ahwac/html/rural-remote).

🚀 Allied Health Rural Generalist Pathway Package

This is a permanent career opportunity with a 2 – 4 year funded Rural Generalist Pathway education program opportunity (up to 4 years of education depending on career stage)

• Funded rural generalist education program 
• Formal and informal supervision
• Support for service-based project work
• Minimum 8 hours per fortnight dedicated to training and development

Discover more by reading the role description attached.

Ready for a meaningful role that starts with a yarn? Kirsty Cummings, 0467 730 409 would love to hear your story and answer any questions you may have about the role.

🌴 Why Thursday Island?

Thursday Island isn't just a location - it's a lifestyle. Think:

• Crystal-clear waters, island sunsets and sea breezes
• Fishing, camping and island adventures on your days off
• Deep connection to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures
• A tight-knit community where your skills truly matter

You'll swap city congestion for community connection - and yes, your feet and heart will thank you.

Torres and Cape will give you a career with purpose, plus excellent benefits and allowances;

• Base salary comprising between $79,051.00 - $116,189.00 p.a – you may be eligible for additional benefits – refer to Workplace benefits | Torres and Cape Hospital and Health Service
• Competitive salary packaging: Generous employer superannuation contribution of 12.75% and salary packaging options Salary and benefits | Careers (health.qld.gov.au)
• Generous leave entitlements including 17.5% loading on annual leave
• Professional Development: Our training is recognised as some of the best in the world
• Relocation and accommodation incentives
• Imagine yourself here? Find out about Torres and Cape HHSand the Torres Strait and Cooktown and Cape York regions on the Tropical North Queensland website.
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Torres and Cape HHS Values - Courage | Accountability | Respect | Engage

How do I apply? Applications should be submitted ONLINE via the Smart Jobs and Careers website.

Please no unsolicited resumes from recruitment agencies