Podiatrist – High Risk Foot Service

Townsville University Hospital

Remuneration package up to $132,513 p.a. + benefits (HP3)

Are you a podiatrist who thrives on complex clinical work, multidisciplinary collaboration, and making a real difference in the lives of people with chronic disease? This is your chance to join one of Australia’s leading High Risk Foot Services and build a deeply rewarding career in beautiful North Queensland.

Why Join Us?

Townsville University Hospital is home to a National Association of Diabetes Centres (NADC) Centre of Excellence in High Risk Foot Services, recognised nationally for its advanced clinical practice, research activity, and commitment to improving outcomes for people with complex foot conditions.

Within this environment, podiatrists endorsed by the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) are supported to safely prescribe Scheduled Medicines as part of their clinical practice. The department also actively supports podiatrists seeking endorsement, providing structured supervision, clinical exposure, and professional development opportunities to progress their endorsement pathway.

You’ll be part of a supportive, highly skilled podiatry team where learning, growth, and innovation are genuinely valued.

The Role

Asa Podiatrist within our High Risk Foot Service, you will:

1. Deliver evidence based podiatric care to people with chronic disease and complex foot conditions, including ulceration, peripheral neuropathy, PAD, significant deformity, and amputations.
2. Provide both inpatient and outpatient services across Townsville University Hospital and the broader region.
3. Build your clinical judgement and independence as you gain experience, supported by senior clinicians and the Director of Podiatry.
4. Contribute to health promotion, ward rounds, wound care, and clinical research activities.
5. Work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team to deliver optimal patient outcomes.
6. Support podiatry students and work alongside Therapy Assistants.

What’s On Offer

1. 12.75% employer superannuation contribution and 17.5% recreational leave loading.
2. Generous leave entitlements and salary packaging options to boost take-home pay.
3. Professional development allowance and leave, on-call and shift allowances (where applicable).
4. Supportive team culture with opportunities for career growth.
5. Additional benefits in line with the relevant Queensland Health award or enterprise bargaining agreement.

What You’ll Need

1. A tertiary qualification in Podiatry.
2. Current registration with AHPRA (Podiatry Board of Australia).
3. A passion for high risk foot care and a commitment to evidence based practice.
4. Strong communication skills and a collaborative mindset.
5. Willingness to participate in rostered early mornings, weekends, or public holidays when required.

Why Townsville

Townsville offers the perfect blend of career opportunity and lifestyle. Enjoy tropical weather, access to the Great Barrier Reef, vibrant community events, and a relaxed North Queensland way of life — all while building your career in a major tertiary hospital with excellent clinical exposure. The region is also known for its affordable living and shorter, easier commutes, giving you more time back in your day to enjoy everything the area has to offer.

Enquiries: Trent Johnston on (07) 4433 2998 | [email protected]

Apply online: https://apply-springboard.health.qld.gov.au/jobs/QLD-TV678081

Applications close: Sunday, 10 May 2026