Podiatrist - Allied Health Reliever Pool

Bayside Health

Bayside Health is a public health service delivering high-quality care across every stage of life for close to 1.2 million people living in metropolitan Melbourne, the Mornington Peninsula, Koo Wee Rup, Bass Coast and Southern Gippsland. We have more than 15 main sites, including hospitals, centres and clinics that provide comprehensive care from welcoming newborns to supporting older people and a full range of services in between. More than 22,000 dedicated staff are focused on providing exceptional, equitable, and locally connected care through shared expertise, compassion, and a commitment to continuous growth. Education and training are central to staff development as we encourage all employees to strive and thrive. Bayside Health was formed following the merger of Alfred Health, Bass Coast Health, Gippsland Southern Health Service, Kooweerup Regional Health Service and Peninsula Health on 1 January 2026.

• Fixed term positions until March 2027
• Full time or part time positions available (up to 76 hours per fortnight), with flexible hours
• Grade 2 Podiatrist - inpatient, outpatient and high risk foot clinic opportunities
• Options available for existing Bayside Health employees
• Various Bayside LHSN locations - single site appointment also available
• Exciting new team with great staff benefits!

The Department

In the Alfred Care Group, Allied Health is renowned for its outstanding patient care, achieved through clinical excellence, professional opportunities, innovation and care for our staff. We are Art Therapy, Exercise Physiology, Dietetics, Disability Liaison Officers, Music Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Orthoptics, Podiatry, Physiotherapy, Prosthetics & Orthotics, Psychology, Social Work, Speech Pathology & Language Services, and Spiritual Care, as well as Allied Health Assistants. We work collaboratively as leaders in research, innovation and education to achieve the best outcomes for our patients.

The Role

The Podiatrist - Allied Health Reliever Pool provides flexible clinical coverage across the various sites of Bayside Local Health Service Network - Alfred Care Group, Peninsula Care Group, Regional Care Group and Calvary Bethlehem Caulfield. The role supports high quality continuity of care during staff leave and service gaps, across a variety of clinical areas - including outpatients, inpatients and high risk foot clinic.

The location of work is negotiated with the staff member, to provide flexible options for working in a variety of care areas or at a single site location. The roles work collaboratively within multidisciplinary teams in local areas to deliver high-quality, patient-centred care while maintaining professional standards, organisational policies, and adaptable service support across different clinical environments. Roles are well supported by the Allied Health Reliever Pool Project Lead, and local on-site professional teams, with robust orientation and supervision processes, and unique professional development and skill building opportunities.

Qualifications and Experience Required

• Podiatry degree
• Current registration with the Australian Health Practitioners Regulation Agency (AHPRA) and Podiatry Board of Australia Staff Benefits

Staff Benefits

• Well supported through the Allied Health Reliever Pool Lead
• Access to professional development across Bayside LHSN
• Salary packaging & novated leasing through Maxxia
• Onsite car & bike parking opportunities, deducted pre-tax!! *subject to availability
• Access for you and your family to an extensive network of health and fitness facilities through Fitness Passport membership
• Enjoy excellent onsite fitness facilities at The Alfred via ProSport (pre-tax memberships)
• Childcare services at The Alfred managed by KU Children’s Services

If applicable, please specify specific requirements that you require in your cover letter or CV, including any preference to site of work.

For enquiries regarding this position, please contact Liz Batchelor, Project Lead Allied Health Reliever Pool on 0428 648 110 or [email protected]

Applications close 11pm AEST, Tuesday 2nd June 2026.