Full Time Podiatrist Darwin, NT
Position Vacant: Full Time
About the Role:
Danila Dilba is seeking a qualified, professional and client-focused Podiatrist who is committed to delivering culturally safe, high-quality podiatry services to our clients.
The Podiatrist works in a multidisciplinary team to provide high quality, culturally safe services that meet the needs of Danila Dilba clients, working with clients to maximise functional independence and ability to participate and remain living in the community.
What You Need to Succeed
Essential
- Understanding of and commitment to Aboriginal community control and self- determination.
- Tertiary qualification in Podiatry with current AHPRA registration.
- Demonstrated knowledge and experience in managing a broad range of acute and chronic foot conditions.
- Proven ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
- Demonstrated understanding of the primary health care context, principles of chronic disease prevention and management and goal-directed care planning.
- Understanding of the issues and barriers that affect the wellbeing of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.
- Well-developed interpersonal skills with a strong client focus and the ability to establish and maintain collaborative partnerships with other health professionals and agencies.
- Demonstrated competence in e-health record systems and office software applications.
- High level written and oral communication skills.
Desirable
- Experience working in the Aboriginal Community Controlled Health sector.
- Experience working in a multi-disciplinary team.
More About Working at DDHS
Danila Dilba Health Service is committed to protecting the rights of children in all areas where we work. Applicants are advised we will conduct police checks and other screening procedures to ensure we maintain and promote a child safe environment.
To work with DDHS you must hold, or be willing to obtain, a current police check, a valid NT working with children’s card, a current CPR certificate and full vaccination against COVID-19, or an exemption as listed on the Australian Immunisation Register (AIR).
Only those with full working rights will be considered for this position.
Employment with us is subject to:
- Willing to undergo a Police Check.
- Ability and willingness to obtain a Working with Children Clearance (Ochre Card).
- Current driver’s licence.
- Current CPR certificate or the preparedness to gain one within 6 months of commencement.
- Fully vaccinated against COVID-19 or an exemption as listed on the Australian Immunisation Register (AIR) be submitted.
- Full rights to work in Australia.
Danila Dilba offers employees:
- 6 weeks annual leave
- 5 days paid leave during end-of-year shut down (additional to annual leave) (pro-rata)
- Career development and training opportunities
- Salary packaging up to $15,990 per annum, plus additional packaging options
For more information and to apply - please go to the Danila Dilba Health Service website careers page; https://ddhs.org.au
Details
| Employer | Danila Dilba Health Service - ACCHO |
|---|---|
| Contact | Philippa Cotter |
| Phone | 0498 880 702 |
| philippa.cotter@ddhs.org.au | |
| Type | Position Vacant: Full Time |
| Location | Darwin |
| Job Region | NT |
| Salary | $110,496-$116,111 p.a. |
| Closing date | 3 Nov 2026 |