Senior Podiatrist

Job Description

Location: Armadale Unit/Division: Armadale Health Service - Podiatry Department This is a Recruitment Pool for Fixed Term Part Time and/or Casual appointments with the possibility of extension(s) and/or permanency. EMHS is committed to ensuring that our services are delivered by people who are representative of the diverse communities we assist. We wholly embrace diversity and inclusion and encourage people to work with us from all ages, races, genders, religions, sexual orientations, family responsibilities or other characteristics, including Aboriginal people, people from culturally diverse backgrounds, individuals with a diverse sexuality or gender or bodily diversity, and people with disability. WA Health is committed to growing the Aboriginal workforce as a part of WA Health’s Aboriginal Workforce Policy. As a measure to achieve equality, Section 51 of the Equal Opportunity Act 1984 applies to this position. Aboriginal people are encouraged to apply. Eligibility to Apply: Australian citizenship or permanent residency is an essential requirement for applicants to be considered for permanent positions in the public sector. Other Conditions: WA Health engages staff in positions of trust and responsibility. WA Health policies require applicants to undertake criminal records screening and integrity checking as part of the appointment process. Referees may also be asked to comment on an applicant’s integrity and past demonstration of ethical behaviour. Suitable applicants will be placed in a pool from which appointments may be made when similar vacancies occur. Appointments may be made from this pool until 31/03/2026. Position Profile: As part of a multidisciplinary team, the Senior Podiatrist provides and coordinates Podiatry services to patients using advanced clinical practice skills. Plans, implements and evaluates patient safety and quality of care. Practices as a Senior Podiatrist as per the Podiatry Board of Australia Policies, Codes and Guidelines and applies evidence-based practice and ensures practice is in accordance to relevant national and international guidelines, Armadale Kalamunda Group and EMHS policies and guidelines. Area Profile: Armadale Health Service (AHS) is a general hospital focused on providing a range of high quality health care services in the community. The hospital, which is part of the Armadale Kalamunda Group, is equipped with an Emergency Department and Intensive Care Unit and provides high-quality general medical and surgery services, rehabilitation, maternity, paediatric and neonatal, mental health, renal medicine and dialysis services and ambulatory care. Employee Benefits: Our employees enjoy a range of benefits which may include (in line with operational requirements): 15% employer contributed superannuation into a fund of your choice. Professional Development Opportunities and Study leave/assistance. Flexible working arrangements. Flexible leave arrangements. Other professional and location based allowances. Selection Criteria: Please see the attached Job Description Form. For Further Job Related Information: We encourage you to contact Christopher Gilomen on 0417 096 1793. If you experience difficulties while applying online, please contact Employee Services on 13 44 77 for immediate assistance during business hours. It is preferable for your referee to be a current supervisor or manager. Applicants are advised to write a covering letter outlining their suitability for this position, a statement addressing the selection criteria in no more than 2-3 pages and provide a detailed curriculum vitae which summarises your experience and how you are able to meet the position requirements. These documents should be complete and ready to attach prior to applying online. Please ensure you allow sufficient time to complete the online application process as you will be required to answer various questions and attach your documentation. Lodgement is system generated. Any submissions on, or after, 4:00pm will not be accepted. LATE OR EMAIL APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED. #J-18808-Ljbffr