Paediatric Podiatrist (Parkdale)

Salary: Up to 55.40 per hour + Super + Salary Packaging Location: Parkdale Documentation: Employment Type: PP
- Part-time Permanent Department: CAFT (Southern Catchment) Paediatric Podiatrist Make a lasting impact on children’s health and development Part-time 0.6 FTE | Based at Parkdale with additional sites as required Join a growing allied health team where your expertise in paediatric podiatry will help children and families achieve better mobility, confidence, independence and quality of life. As part of our Child, Adult & Family Therapies program, you’ll work within a collaborative multidisciplinary team delivering high-quality podiatry services to children and young people across a range of funded programs including NDIS and community health. About the role As a Paediatric Podiatrist, you will provide evidence-based assessment, intervention, education and care planning for children and young people. You will work closely with families, carers, educators and other health professionals to deliver person-centred, goal-directed care. This role includes:
- Paediatric podiatry assessment and treatment
- Developing therapy plans and interventions tailored to individual needs
- Working collaboratively within a multidisciplinary allied health team
- Supporting children with developmental, physical and complex needs
- Delivering education and self-management strategies to families and carers
- Maintaining accurate clinical documentation and client records
- Supervising students and supporting allied health assistants where required
- Working closely with in a multi-disciplinary team
- Role across both community health and NDIS What you’ll bring Essential
- Relevant tertiary qualification in Podiatry
- Current AHPRA registration
- Minimum 2 years’ clinical experience as a paediatric podiatrist
- Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively within multidisciplinary teams
- Excellent organisational and time management skills
- Commitment to delivering high-quality, client-centred care Desirable
- Experience working within community health settings
- Experience supporting NDIS participants
- Additional professional development, training or demonstrated interest in paediatric podiatry
- Experience working with children with developmental delay, neurodiversity or complex needs Why join BHN?

- Be part of a collaborative, forward-thinking organisation committed to inclusion, innovation, and service excellence.
- Purpose driven work that directly impacts community wellbeing
- Supportive, multidisciplinary team environment
- Career growth during a period of organisational transformation
- NFP Salary packaging & meal entertainment perks (up to $18,900)

by submitting a resume detailing your skills and experience, and a cover letter that outlines why you’d like to join the BHN team and why you would be suitable for the role. Applications close: 21 May 2026 COB Please note shortlisting and assessment will commence as applications are received.

Contact: Kimberley Brown, Program Manager, Child and Family Therapies for a confidential discussion. Pre-employment requirements: All offers of employment are subject to reference checks, a national police check, working with children check, verification of the right to work in Australia, and other required probity and screening requirements. Better Health Network is an equal chance employer. We encourage applications from individuals of diverse backgrounds, including those from the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, Culturally and Linguistically Diverse, and LGBTI+ communities. Apply on Kit Job: kitjobau.com/job/3qbziq