Podiatrist

About your opportunity:

The Podiatrist role will deliver a High-Risk foot service based on current Best Practice Guidelines to consumers of Queensland Health, including those with chronic disease and ‘acute and high-risk feet'.  This will include, but is not limited to those with amputations, foot ulcerations, peripheral neuropathy, peripheral vascular disease and gross foot deformities.  The role will involve representation and development of both out-patient and inpatient podiatry services within the Townsville University Hospital and the organisation of day-to-day operations of the podiatry services within the Sub-Acute Care Unit and wider Townsville area.

About the unit:

Townsville Hospital and Health Service Podiatry Department services include:

• Acute In-patient & Emergency Department High Risk Foot services.
• Allied Health Out-patient High Risk Foot Podiatry services.
• Multidisciplinary High Risk Foot services with Vascular and Endocrinology teams.
• Post-acute and hospital avoidance community based High Risk Foot services.
• Multidisciplinary Foot care collaborative hub servicing Townsville, North-west and Mackay Hospital and Health Services.

About your new employer:

• Clinical Excellence: Delivering advanced surgical care including robotic-assisted procedures and future transplant services. 
• Career Growth: Opportunities to lead education, research, and service development within your specialty. 
• Supportive Culture: Work within a collegiate team committed to excellence and collaboration. 
• Work/Life Balance: Enjoy generous leave entitlements and flexible working arrangements. 

Townsville HHS prioritises employee wellbeing, offering flexible work arrangements, stable job security, and a family-friendly environment. Staff benefit from regional opportunities while maintaining modern healthcare advantages.

Competitive salary and benefits:

We offer attractive remuneration packages and generous leave entitlements.

• Salary range: $3030.00 to $4453.50 p.f. (HP3)
• 4 to 6 weeks annual leave with 14%-17.5% loading
• 12.75% employer contribution to superannuation
• Plus Salary Sacrificing options may be available

Role Requirements:

• Mandatory qualification and proof of registration (if applicable).
• This is a Vaccine Preventable Disease (VPD) risk role. Hepatitis A/B, Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Varicella, Pertussis and Tuberculosis.
• Probation period may apply.
• Pre-employment checks will be conducted, including criminal history clearance.

Please refer to the Role Description for further details.

Interested?

Enquiries are welcome; for a confidential discussion please contact:
Trent Johnston on (07) 4433 2998.

Apply ONLINE: https://apply-springboard.health.qld.gov.au/jobs/QLD-TV674489

Applications close: Sunday, 22 February 2026.

Unsolicited resumes from recruitment agencies will not be accepted.

Please download the Role Description from the `Documents' section below for application/interview preparation and future reference.