Podiatrist

Full time, Part Time or Casual opportunities
(Chermside and Sinnamon Park locations)

About Us

Every year, Wesley Mission Queensland touch the lives of over 100,000 Queenslanders across a diverse range of services including aged care, disability support, mental health services, youth and family programs, palliative care and emergency relief. We have a long and proud history of supporting people in need and live by our values of Innovation, Hope, Integrity, Compassion, Justice, Empowerment and Respect. We offer our team the opportunity to change lives and make a difference in the community in an inclusive and nurturing environment.

Podiatrist role within Wesley Mission Queensland's Health and Wellbeing Services 

In this role you will deliver intervention as a part of a Multidisciplinary Team (MDT) which aligns with the strategic goals of Community Allied Health and Wesley Mission Queensland (WMQ). Working with our current Podiatrists and as part of our multi-disciplinary allied health team you will ensure high quality podiatry services are provided whilst building strong relationships with clients and their families.

Key Responsibilities Include:

• Tertiary qualification in Podiatry and current registration with AHPRA.
• Current Driver's Licence and willingness to drive in the course of work.
• Relevant probity checks required by legislation and WMQ policy.
• Willingness to work within Philosophy, Policies and Procedures of WMQ and the Uniting Church of
  Australia.
• Demonstrated ability and proficiency in Podiatry assessment and treatment of community dwelling
  customers presenting with a wide range of needs, including aged care, disability and health and
  wellbeing.
• Demonstrated ability and proficiency in the timely receipting, appropriate documenting and accurate
  record keeping into computerised programs.
• Demonstrated high level of verbal and written communication skills particularly in establishing and
  maintaining rapport with staff, customers and their carers.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively as a multi-disciplinary team member.
• Demonstrated ability to recognise other needs that WMQ can assist customers with and provide
  relevant and timely referrals

As a non-profit organisation we offer competitive salary and benefits. Company vehicles are available for travel to clients homes.

Applications are to be submitted online at www.wmq.org.au by 4pm, on the closing date. 

For more information, please contact Heather Gillett - HGillett@wmq.org.au or 0447 427 095 or Kate Wilson - KWilson3@wmq.org.au or 0455 896 641. 

Why Join Us

Wesley Mission Queensland is committed to workforce wellbeing and in 2021 we were awarded the Safe Work Award by WorkSafe Qld in addition to our Workplace Mental Health Program being shortlisted as a finalist in the Open Minds QLD Mental Health Awards. Our team is also rewarded with:

• Access to salary packaging benefits that enable you to increase your take home pay
• Discounted allied health services such as nutrition, physiotherapy, occupational therapy and remedial massage
• Access to discounts on private health insurance, gym memberships and travel
• Flexible working hours and where applicable a hybrid working strategy

Please note: You will be asked for evidence of your COVID-19 vaccination status as part of your application process as required by Legislation, Health Directives and WMQ Policy. 

Wesley Mission Queensland's Vision is: 'a compassionate, just and inclusive society for all' and we are committed to EEO, OH&S, Ethical Practices and the principles of Cultural Diversity.

WMQ’s vision for reconciliation is for all people to stand unified in an equal and inclusive future. We commit to enhancing opportunities for Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander People and celebrating diversity. As part of our commitment to Reconciliation we encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples. For more information about our reconciliation action plan visit https://www.wmq.org.au/files/sharedassets/public-website/documents/2020/wmq-innovate-rap-2020-2022-endorsed-web.pdf.

For more information or a confidential chat please contact WMQ Manager, Reconciliation and Diversity & Inclusion, Office of the CEO, Eddie Solien (Proud Torres Strait Islander man with a connection to Badu Island) via esolien@wmq.org.au.

Wesley Mission Queensland respectfully acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of the lands on which we work and live. We acknowledge Elders both past and present, whose ongoing effort to protect and promote Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures will leave a lasting legacy for future Elders and leaders.