FT/Fixed Term Podiatrist Darwin or East Arnhem Land, NT

FT/Fixed Term Podiatrist Darwin or East Arnhem Land, NT

Position Vacant: Full Time

Miwatj Health Aboriginal Corporation (MHAC) is a non-profit providing clinical services and care for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in East Arnhem Land. MHAC also offers education and preventive care programs.

Primary Objective:

Deliver podiatry services to CHSP-eligible clients in East Arnhem Land, promoting functional independence and community living. Includes fortnightly travel to communities.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide clinical and culturally responsive podiatry services.
• Work independently and as part of a team.
• Manage caseloads, governance, and service improvement.
• Accurate reporting for Miwatj Health and funding bodies.
• Maintain discipline-specific equipment and supplies.
• Supervise and advise Miwatj staff and stakeholders.

Selection Criteria:

Essential Requirements:

• Commitment to Aboriginal Community Control and self-determination.
• Understanding issues faced by Yolŋu people.
• Podiatry qualification with AHPRA registration and 3+ years' experience.
• Knowledge of acute and chronic foot conditions.
• Understanding primary health and aged care contexts.
• Collaborative and multidisciplinary work skills.
• Effective communication skills.
• Ability to travel regularly within Miwatj region.

Desirable:

• Experience in remote Indigenous communities.
• Ability to speak Yolŋu Matha and knowledge of kinship systems.
• Experience with CHSP clients or knowledge of CHSP/Aged Care program.
• Manual driver’s license.

Successful applicants need a current Working with Children Clearance and a criminal history check.

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