Podiatrist — Darwin, NT Sunshine, short commutes, and a caseload you won't find anywhere else
Trade the traffic and the mortgage stress for a role where you finish work at 5pm, drive ten minutes home, and spend your weekends on the water. Darwin isn't a compromise - for the right clinician, it's an upgrade.
About the opportunity
We're partnering with a well-regarded Darwin practice looking for a Podiatrist to join their team. The role suits clinicians who want breadth in their caseload, autonomy in their day, and a genuine lifestyle change — without giving up professional standards or support.
You'll be working across a patient mix you simply don't see in metro clinics: general biomechanics and routine care alongside high-risk diabetic foot management, wound care, and Indigenous health presentations. It's the kind of caseload that fast-tracks a career.
Why Darwin, why this role
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Clinical breadth — a caseload that develops you two to three years faster than an equivalent metro role
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Real lifestyle — 10–15 minute commutes, boat ramps 20 minutes from the clinic, and 30°C in July
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Financial upside — the NT government's remote-area tax offsets and lower cost of living stretch a salary meaningfully further
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Supportive team — you're not the only clinician; there's a multidisciplinary team around you and structured mentoring if you need it
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Modern clinic — current equipment, current software, none of the "make do" you might expect of a remote role
What the day looks like
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Comprehensive assessments, diagnoses and evidence-based treatment planning across a broad caseload
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Routine podiatry care — nail and callus management, general biomechanics, footwear advice
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High-complexity work — diabetic and high-risk foot assessments, wound care, offloading
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Orthotic prescription, fitting, and rehabilitation program design
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Patient education with a strong preventive-health focus
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Accurate clinical documentation aligned with AHPRA standards
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Participation in case reviews and team development
Who we're looking for
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Bachelor's or Master's degree in Podiatry
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Current General Registration with the Podiatry Board of Australia (AHPRA)
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New graduates are genuinely welcome — structured mentoring and clinical supervision provided
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Cultural awareness and a respectful, patient-centred approach — you'll work with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander patients as part of the everyday caseload
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Working with Children Check, National Police Check, and NDIS Worker Screening (or willingness to obtain)
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The temperament for a bit of adventure — Darwin rewards clinicians who lean into it
What's on offer
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Competitive base salary + superannuation, structured to reflect the location and your experience
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Relocation support available for the right candidate
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Generous CPD allowance and dedicated study leave
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Access to Zone A remote-area tax offsets (talk to your accountant — they're meaningful)
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Modern clinic, high-quality equipment, and clinical software you'll actually enjoy using
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Flexible rostering and a genuine 4- or 5-day work week
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A clear career pathway with real clinical autonomy from day one
Sound like you?
If you'd like more information about this position, please feel free to reach out to [email protected].
Mediix Recruitment is committed to equal opportunity and welcomes candidates from all backgrounds and experience levels.
