Full Time Podiatrist Cairns, QLD

Full Time Podiatrist Cairns, QLD

Position Vacant: Full Time

🚀 Hit a Wall in Your Podiatry Career?

Smash Through It with FNQ Podiatry & Orthotics in Tropical North Queensland!

Have you hit a ceiling with your career progression or earning potential?
At FNQ Podiatry & Orthotics, $120K+ remuneration isn’t a dream — it’s a realistic outcome.

🎥 Want to see how we do things differently? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-HeXcq4GKJY&t=3s

We're not like most clinics — and that’s exactly why we’re the right place to take your career to the next level.

🌴 Why Join FNQ Podiatry & Orthotics?

✅ World-Class Training & Mentorship – Weekly 1:1 mentoring plus fortnightly team-based clinical development.
✅ No Nursing Homes. No Home Visits.

✅ No more notes or letters - let our AI system do it all for you!
✅ Tropical North Queensland Lifestyle – Work in sunny Cairns, explore the reef and rainforest on your long weekend every second week.
✅ Purpose-Built Facilities – In-house rehab gyms across 3 modern clinics.
✅ Work With the Pros – We’re the team Podiatrists for the Cairns Taipans (NBL) and Northern Pride Rugby League teams
✅ Career That Fits You – Build a caseload that aligns with your interests, whether it’s sports, biomechanics, paediatrics or general care.
✅ Amazing Team Culture – Join a team of 8 like-minded, passionate podiatrists with full admin support.
✅ Real Work-Life Balance – Our 9-day fortnight ensures you have time to live life outside of work.

💸 Remuneration & Perks

Base Salary + Profit Share Model

$10K Relocation Allowance

$1K Annual CPD Allowance

Realistic Total Earnings: $100,000 - $150,000. No, this is not a typo!

Career progression opportunities based on your skills and ambition

👣 About Us

We’re FNQ Podiatry & Orthotics — a fast-growing, multidisciplinary Podiatry team with 16 staff across three state-of-the-art clinics in and around Cairns.

Led by Kyle Richardson, former QUT clinical supervisor, we’re passionate about developing world-class clinicians. We’re proud to offer an environment where mentorship, support, and excellence aren’t just talked about — they’re lived, every day.

We’re biomechanics-focused, but we cover all aspects of podiatry — with a strong emphasis on evidence-based rehab, technology-driven assessment and state of the art treatment.

Core Duties:

a. Clinical Assessment and Diagnosis

Conduct comprehensive biomechanical, musculoskeletal, and neurological assessments.

Diagnose foot, ankle, and lower limb conditions using clinical evaluation and relevant diagnostic tools (e.g., gait analysis, pressure mapping).

b. Treatment and Management

Develop and implement personalised treatment plans for acute and chronic conditions.

Administer a wide range of therapies including:

Orthotic prescription and modification

Shockwave therapy

Dry needling

Laser therapy (e.g., for fungal nails)

Nail and skin care (ingrown nails, corns, calluses, verrucae)

Minor surgical procedures (e.g., nail surgery)

c. Patient Education

Educate patients on prevention, self-care, rehabilitation, and proper footwear choices.

Provide guidance on chronic condition management such as diabetes and arthritis.

d. Documentation and Compliance

Maintain accurate and timely patient records using clinic software.

Ensure all clinical notes and treatment plans meet professional and medico-legal standards.

e. Multidisciplinary Collaboration

Liaise with general practitioners, physiotherapists, orthopaedic specialists, and other allied health professionals to coordinate holistic patient care.

Participate in case conferences and referral pathways.

f. Professional Development

Participate in internal and external professional development, workshops, and training programs.

Stay updated with current research and best practices in podiatric care.

g. Business and Clinical Operations Support

Contribute to the overall functioning of the clinic, including assisting with marketing initiatives, team meetings, and internal audits.

Experience and skills required:

We welcome applications from podiatrists at all stages of their career, from enthusiastic new graduates to seasoned professionals looking for a rewarding change.

To be successful in this role you will have:

Bachelor of Podiatry (or equivalent) from a recognised institution.

Current unrestricted AHPRA registration (or willingness to obtain)

Current First Aid and CPR Certificate (or willingness to obtain).

Australian working rights (or eligibility for relevant visa sponsorship, e.g., 482 visa).

An Interest and willingness to help grow the practice, including hands on marketing. Support and education will be provided to help develop your skills in this area.

Then we want to hear from you!

📩 Ready to Take the Leap?

Email your resume or interest to kyle@fnqpodiatry.com.au
For more about us, check out:
🌐 www.fnqpodiatry.com.au
📸 Instagram: @fnqpodiatry
📘 Facebook: FNQ Podiatry & Orthotics

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