Podiatrist - Melbourne East

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Plena Healthcare seeks a full-time Podiatrist for an onsite Melbourne East role, delivering routine assessments and treatments across aged care facilities on a six-week roster. You’ll apply best practice in wound care, develop treatment plans, and build strong relationships with clients, families and care teams, supported by podiatrist leaders and a comprehensive development program. New graduates are encouraged, with ongoing guidance, travel and equipment support, and growth opportunities. To succeed, hold a Bachelor or Master in Podiatry, current AHPRA registration, Australian working rights, Covid-19 vaccination, and be willing to obtain NDIS screening and a National Police Check. Emphasize communication, collaboration, and patient-centered care in your application.

About Plena Healthcare:

At Plena Healthcare, we’re proud to be Australia’s leading provider of mobile allied health services, bringing over 20 years of experience across the aged care and community sectors. Our purpose is clear and powerful: to enrich lives through compassionate, evidence-based care. That purpose is felt across Australia, where your work truly changes lives.

Plena Healthcare, together with Remedy Healthcare, is part of the Australian Unity Group – supporting careers with scale, purpose and impact.

The Opportunity:

As a Podiatrist at Plena Healthcare, you’ll provide routine assessments and treatments in the residential aged care setting, across a permanent 6-week roster. Providing consistency and continuity, working with a range of clients in aged care facilities. Your role will include developing and maintaining strong relationships with clients, families, staff, and other healthcare professionals, while applying best practice in routine disease and wound care management.

New graduates are encouraged to apply, this is an amazing opportunity where you will be provided ongoing support, growth opportunities, and an in-depth professional development program.

Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct thorough podiatry assessments and diagnoses
• Develop, implement, and review treatment plans
• Apply best practice in disease and wound care management
• Foster strong relationships with clients, families, and healthcare teams
• Provide ongoing support and education to clients in their care journey

What You’ll Need to Succeed:

• A Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Podiatry
• Current AHPRA registration
• Australian working rights
• Current Covid-19 vaccination
• Willingness to obtain NDIS worker screening and National Police Check

Why Plena Healthcare?

At Plena Healthcare, we believe in the importance of work-life balance and flexibility. Thriving in an environment that is supportive and positive. The Leadership team are also Podiatrists and provide ongoing clinical and professional support. Plena are committed to providing their team with the resources needed to succeed including travel and equipment costs, with extensive administration support so you can focus on what you do best!

Perks & Benefits:

• Competitive hourly rate, reviewed yearly
• Full membership in the Australian Podiatry Association (APodA), including the Podiatry Aged Care Special-Interest Group
• Professional Development Program
• Flexible working hours and work-life balance
• $150 annual budget for fitness and well-being
• $1000 refer-a-friend bonus
• Novated car leasing options
• Retail discounts
• Paid Parental Leave

Apply Today:

If you are passionate about making a real difference in people’s lives and looking for an opportunity to work with a dedicated team in a supportive environment, we would love to hear from you!

Plena Healthcare is committed to providing an inclusive environment for all employees and clients. We encourage applicants from all backgrounds and experiences.

“We pride ourselves on being an equal opportunity employer, committed to supporting an inclusive & diverse workplace. We encourage and welcome applications from Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability, people of all ages, cultural identities, gender identities and expressions & LGBTIQA+ people.”