- Work with an Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Service
- Deliver podiatry services across Alice Springs and remote communities
- Support clients with diabetes-related foot complications and high-risk foot care
About Congress:
Central Australian Aboriginal Congress is an Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Service providing comprehensive primary health care to Aboriginal people across Alice Springs and surrounding remote communities.
As part of the Allied Health team, you'll work closely with Podiatrists, Aboriginal Health Practitioners, Aboriginal Allied Health Assistants, GPs, Nurses and other health professionals to deliver culturally safe, person-centred care.
About the Role:
Based primarily in Mparntwe (Alice Springs), you will provide evidence-based podiatry services across a range of programs including Chronic Conditions, CHSP, NDIS and Medicare.
You will:
- Provide person-centred podiatry assessment and treatment
- Manage high-risk feet, wound care and offloading
- Independently manage a clinical caseload with senior support and mentoring
- Develop holistic care plans and support client self-management
- Work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team
- Provide training and mentoring to Aboriginal Allied Health Assistants and colleagues
- Contribute to quality improvement and community partnerships
- Undertake regular outreach to remote communities, including overnight travel of up to one week at a time
About You:
- Bachelor of Podiatry or equivalent and current AHPRA registration
- Experience managing complex and high-risk foot presentations
- Knowledge of community-based and multidisciplinary podiatry
- Understanding of working with Aboriginal and remote communities
- Strong communication, cultural awareness and collaborative skills
- Current driver's licence or ability to obtain
- Willingness to travel to remote communities by 4WD and light aircraft
- Experience working within an Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Service, and knowledge of Medicare, CHSP and NDIS will be highly regarded.
Podiatrist – Central Australian Aboriginal Congress in Alice Springs employer: Northern Territory PHN (operating entity: Health Network Northern Territory Ltd)
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Contact Details:
Northern Territory PHN (operating entity: Health Network Northern Territory Ltd) Recruitment Team
