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Wesley Mission Queensland Limited is a not-for-profit community service provider that offers community support, mental health and disability services, aged and palliative care, and retirement living across Queensland. 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 strive to be a welcoming, caring and inclusive community that celebrates diversity and supports employees of all backgrounds and faiths. People with passion, connected by hope for a more compassionate, just and inclusive society is our story. Join us and be part of a story you'll love to tell.
About the Role
As a Podiatrist, 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). Whilst this role will be based at one of our central hubs, as an employee of WMQ, you will be required to work across multiple sites and multiple customer groups.
Provision of contemporary customer-focused podiatry services including:
Assessment of customer foot care needs and development of individual treatment plans and goals.
Delivery of high-quality intervention and advice.
Regular review of customer treatment plans and goals.
Assisting customers to achieve optimum level of foot health and hygiene.
Key Role Accountabilities:
Align one’s workplace behaviour in accordance with the WMQ Model of Care, the Wesley Charter and Wesley Mission Queensland’s Vision, Mission and Values
To assess the foot care needs and provide podiatry services to customers presenting with a wide range of needs, including aged care, disability, and health and wellbeing.
provide information and education to customers and carers on management/relief of pain, wound management, prophylactic measures, general foot care and footwear as required.
Provide instruction, supervision and education to customers, support workers and other carers as required.
Identify opportunities to provide other cross disciplinary services which may be of benefit to the customer.
Facilitate reviews and comply with reporting requirements in accordance with relevant funding body.
Contribute actively to a MDT environment to achieve the best possible outcome for customers.
Maintain professional development to comply with registration requirements with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (APHRA).
About You
Tertiary qualification in Podiatry and current registration with AHPRA.
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 prioritise and manage individual caseload whilst meeting service and customer needs.
Demonstrated ability to recognise other needs that WMQ can assist customers with and provide relevant and timely referrals.
What makes a difference for us:
Proof of Vaccination Status as required by Legislation, Health Directives or WMQ Limited Policy throughout employment and prior to commencement.
Relevant probity checks required by legislation and WMQ Limited policy (NDIS Worker Screening Clearance held before commencing - NDIS Worker Orientation Module ‘Quality, Safety and You completed before starting
Current Driver’s Licence and willingness to drive in the course of work.
Why Join Us
We value diversity, strive for inclusion, and come together to walk alongside those in need to provide hope and compassion. We are committed to working collaboratively to help you grow, support your wellbeing, and enable you to be your true self each day aligned to our mission and values. Along the journey, we will encourage you to find your story.
We offer our team members:
Support from our Employee Wellbeing Program – we are recognised as an Advanced Mental Health First Aid Skilled Workplace.
Access to salary packaging benefits that enable you to increase your take-home pay
Access to discounts on private health insurance, gym memberships and travel
WMQ Limited'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.
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 or WMQ Limited Policy.
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Community Services & Development 1,001-5,000 employees
Wesley Mission Queensland is an innovative and responsive not-for-profit community service provider, helping Queenslanders build stronger and more inclusive communities since 1907. We achieve this by offering high quality aged care, palliative care, mental health, disability and community support services across southeast Queensland.
We bring together passionate and dedicated people who want to make a difference in the lives of others, offering choice and independence to the people we are privileged to walk alongside.
If you are looking for a place that is open and welcoming, offers career advancement and support, and truly lives by its values, you’ve come to the right place.
Wesley Mission Queensland is an innovative and responsive not-for-profit community service provider, helping Queenslanders build stronger and more inclusive communities since 1907. We achieve this by offering high quality aged care, palliative care, mental health, disability and community support services across southeast Queensland.
We bring together passionate and dedicated people who want to make a difference in the lives of others, offering choice and independence to the people we are privileged to walk alongside.
If you are looking for a place that is open and welcoming, offers career advancement and support, and truly lives by its values, you’ve come to the right place.
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