Make Your Mark in Podiatry, where person-centred care and professional development go hand in hand
Employment Type: Casual
Position Classification: Podiatrist Level 1
Remuneration: $38.51 per hour - $54.94 per hour + Superannuation + Salary Packaging
Hours Per Week: up to 38 hours
Requisition ID: REQ670473
Applications close: Tuesday, 14th July 2026
Interviews are planned for Tuesday, 21st July 2026
About the Casual Role
Looking for flexibility, variety, and the chance to grow your skills? The Podiatrist Casual Pool may be exactly what you are looking for! As a casual, you’ll provide short-term cover across Hunter New England sites and services. This could be full-time or part-time casual contracts of up to 13 weeks, depending on your availability and preferences.
In this role, there is an opportunity for diverse experiences across a wide range of clinical areas. We offer flexible and negotiable workdays to support your work-life balance. While shifts aren’t guaranteed, we’ll do our best to match your availability and preferences with service needs so you can enjoy the flexibility this role provides.
You’ll also have the opportunity to build your professional network, working as a valued member of a multidisciplinary team committed to delivering high-quality care. Our teams are highly experienced, supportive, and welcoming, ensuring you feel encouraged and confident as you settle into your casual role.
About our services
Hunter New England provides Podiatrist services to the wider community, with the opportunity for casual staff to work in diverse and complex caseloads across our district. Working in inpatient, outpatient and community settings you would get valuable experience and the opportunity to upskill in different areas.
The Allied Health Casual Pool helps maintain consistent service delivery across our district. Areas that you can choose to work within (you communicate your preference for location on a monthly basis):
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Hunter Valley
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Lower mid-North Coast (Including Taree and Forster- a holiday destination!)
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Tamworth area
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Armidale and Inverell areas
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Narrabri and Moree areas
Greater Newcastle
You will be provided thorough orientation to each site and service. Additionally, you will be supported by senior staff responsible for the site/service, as well as being welcomed by the wider team for peer support. Being an employee of Hunter New England will give you access to regular educational opportunities including online learning.
Supports available:
We want you to feel confident and supported, so will help you get settled in by providing
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Supervisor at each site – you’ll have a go-to person for guidance and formal supervision
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Site-specific orientation – tailored to the team and service you are working in
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Professional development – you’ll have a chance to join the team’s in-house education and PD
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Access to online learning – through My Health Learning for ongoing development.
Plus, you’ll be welcomed by our experienced, friendly teams who value each other and love working together.
If you are a current employee of Hunter New England Health, please contact Aly Holt prior to commencing your application for the casual pool.
Requirements
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Podiatrist with current Authority to Practice with AHPRA
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Current eligibility to drive in NSW and the ability and willingness to travel for work purposes which may involve driving long distance
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Understanding and/or demonstrated commitment to work and partner with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander patients, families and communities focusing upon promotion and enhancement of outcomes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander patients.
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Proven ability to provide patient centred care
What we can offer you
At Hunter New England Health, enjoy a career where you're challenged by interesting work and surrounded by spectacular locations. You'll contribute to the team enriching health in millions of ways every day. On top of this we also offer:
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Sustainable Healthcare: Together towards zero
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Proximity to shopping and other services
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Monthly Allocated Days Off (for full-time employees)
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4 weeks annual leave (pro-rata for part time employees)
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Paid parental leave (for eligible employees) - giving you the opportunity for true Worklife balance
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Salary packaging options - up to $11,600 plus novated leasing
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Fitness Passport for health and well-being - discounted gym options for you and your family
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Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for staff and family members
Additional information
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To be eligible for permanent employment in this position you must be an Australian Citizen, or a permanent resident of Australia, or a New Zealand citizen with a current New Zealand Passport. Employment of a temporary visa holder may only occur if no suitable local candidate is identified for the position; in this instance, you may only be offered employment in line with the conditions and expiry date of your visa.
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We are unable to accommodate visa sponsorship for applicants requiring a visa for this position
How to apply
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Click apply online, submit your information and resume, and address the criteria listed below providing examples that demonstrate your ability.
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Proven ability to provide patient centred care
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Demonstrated ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team while managing your time and team priorities
Need more information?
about applying for this position
For role related queries or questions contact Alexandra Holt on
[email protected]
Information for Applicants:
Applicants will be assessed against the essential requirements and selection criteria contained within the position description (link below). For assistance addressing selection criteria visit: https://bit.ly/3vL5fq2
Stepping Up Website is a resource designed to help indigenous job applicants apply for positions in NSW Health. For more information, please visit: https://bit.ly/HNEHealthSteppingUp
This is a Category A position. Recommended applicants will be reviewed for compliance with NSW Health policy directive PD2024_015: Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination against Specified Infectious Diseases for Category A positions prior to offer. All new employees must agree to comply with the requirements outlined in the policy.
Salary Packaging: is beneficial to most Hunter New England Health employees and may increase your take-home pay! Salary package a range of personal expenses including novated motor vehicle leases, relocation expenses, and HECS/HELP debt. by contacting SalaryPackagingPLUS! via [email protected] or 1300 40 25 23.
Hunter New England Health employees may be eligible for a range of benefits such as allocated days off (ADO) for full time employees, long service leave, paid maternity leave, and salary packaging options including meal expenses.
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