Podiatry Head of Department
- Role title: Podiatry Head of Department
- Role type: Max term, Full-Time
- Role grade: Level 4
- Department and location: Podiatry, St Vincent's Hospital, Darlinghurst
- Salary: $121,658.24 - $124,607 + super
Better and fairer care. Always.
We are St Vincent's Health Australia, Australia's largest not-for-profit provider of health and aged care services.
Founded by The Sisters of Charity in 1857, our +30,000 healthcare superheroes operate public and private hospitals, residential aged care, community and virtual care, and outreach programs.
About the role
- Lead the delivery of high-quality podiatry services across a dynamic community and aged care setting
- Provide clinical leadership, guidance, and mentorship to podiatry staff and students
- Play a pivotal role in strategic planning, financial oversight, and staff management
- Drive quality improvement initiatives aligned with national standards
- Enjoy a collaborative, values-led environment with opportunities for professional growth and development
About you
- Registered Podiatrist with AHPRA and extensive experience in both acute and community settings
- Advanced clinical skills in wound care, orthotics, casting, and high-risk foot management, including diabetes care
- Proven leadership in managing podiatry services, supervising staff, and driving service improvements
- Strong communication, time management, and digital literacy skills
- Committed to evidence-based practice, quality improvement, and the mission and values of St Vincent's Health Australia
Why work at St Vincent's?
- Join us on our mission to provide care to all, including the most at-risk people in our community
- Discounted access to many gyms for you and your family with Fitness Passport
- Access to discounted private health insurance with Medibank
- Access to a government salary sacrifice program. Make a proportion of your salary tax-free
- Committed to financial support for educational development, scholarship programs, paid study leave
About the hospital
In this role you will be based at St Vincent's hospital, Darlinghurst.
- A busy inner-city hospital in a beautiful location
- Surrounded by great cafes, galleries and theatres, parks, nightlife, and nearby glorious beaches
- A place of expert clinical care for at-risk people
- Closely partnered with universities & affiliated research institutes, many of which are located on-campus
- Centres of excellence include heart & lung transplantation, bone marrow transplantation, cardiology, cancer care, AIDS/HIV, respiratory medicine, mental health, homeless health, drug & alcohol services, and correctional health
Sponsorship / work rights for Australia
Please note, visa sponsorship is not available for this position. For this role you must be an Australian or New Zealand citizen or have an Australia visa that grants you the work rights necessary for the role.
Pre-employment checks
Your employment is conditional upon the completion of all role-required pre-employment checks, including relevant immunisations.
Equal opportunity
We celebrate diversity & inclusion and are committed to equal employment opportunity for everyone.
How to apply
The closing date for applications is 22 May 2025
Please submit your resume and a brief cover letter addressing the 'About you' above, highlighting how your interest, skills, and experience align with the role.
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Respectfully, this role is not open to recruitment agencies.
