Podiatrist

Date posted: Tuesday 17 October 2023
Closing date: Monday 13 November 2023

Wuchopperen Health Service is seeking a Podiatrist to provide a high-quality podiatry service which embraces the principles of health promotion, illness prevention, and excellence in clinical management.

'Keeping Our Generations Growing Strong'

Wuchopperen is a Community Controlled Aboriginal Health Organisation providing holistic health care services to the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people of Cairns.

• Full time, permanent
• Based in Cairns
• Salary $85,810- $95,556

The Podiatrist position is responsible for providing a high-quality podiatry service which embraces the principles of health promotion, illness prevention, and excellence in clinical management.

The successful applicant will hold a qualification in podiatry with current registration with the Australian Health Practitioners Regulation Agency (AHPRA). Recent practical experience within a community health setting is highly desirable.

Benefits of working with Wuchopperen

• Generous salary sacrifice benefits.
• 5 weeks annual leave.
• 15 days personal leave.
• Commitment to professional development.
• 12 per cent Superannuation contribution.

How to apply 

To be eligible for interview, applicants must:

• provide a cover letter of no more than two pages, addressing the core capabilities in the position description
• provide a specified reference
• be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 (at least first two vaccinations plus one booster) and provide evidence
• possess a current driver’s licence.

Applicants who do not address these requirements, will not be considered for shortlisting.

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It is a condition of employment for the employee to be, and remain, vaccinated against COVID-19 (refer to Queensland Government Health Employment Directive No. 12/21). Evidence of vaccination must be provided with the application.

Applicants for a specified position must have an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander person who is recognised and accepted in the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community; provide a reference to support their ability to meet selection criteria two of the position description.

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For more information or to apply please visit www.wuchopperen.org.au/careers or contact Allied Health Acting Manager Korrie Brown on ‪(07) 4080 1158.

Applications close at 5pm on Monday 13 November 2023.

Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply.

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