Why Join NSLHD

Access generous staff benefits including salary packaging, fitness passport and more.
A challenging, inspiring and rewarding role with the opportunity to make a difference.

Join a team where advanced podiatry practice and multidisciplinary care come together. Provide expert, person‑centred management for complex lower limb and high‑risk foot conditions across NSLHD.

Employment Type: Temporary Part Time until 28 May 2027 (with possibility of ongoing employment)

Position Classification: Podiatrist Level 4

Remuneration: $63.81 - $65.36 per hour

Hours Per Week: 24

Requisition ID: REQ656757

Who we are: We are a health service that touches thousands of lives across the Northern Sydney Local Health District, together as a team of like-minded people. We are passionate, driven and have the skills and knowledge to care for our patients whilst creating the best services possible. Our teams have meaningful, interesting and rewarding work everyday. We challenge and nurture each other, sharing our knowledge and experience so that we can deliver better care for everyone There’s a real sense of belonging here because we value and respect our patients, employees, and teams’ voices. You’ll feel a real privilege being a trusted caregiver in our patients, their families, their carers, and our communities’ lives.

Innovation is at our core, with opportunities for research driven evidence based practice, ensuring our work remains engaging and fulfilling.
Clear pathways for career progression, supported by training secondments, recognition and mentorship, empower employee and leaders alike to reach their professional goals.
Join us on a journey to a place where every achievement is celebrated and every opportunity is embraced.

NSLHD is proud of our diverse and inclusive workplaces, a place where health care professionals can thrive and feel they belong. We are committed to ensure that all our people feel respected and participate safely within a work environment without aggression, sexual harassment, discrimination and racism.

Where you'll be working

Royal North Shore and Ryde Hospitals Podiatry and High Risk Foot Service

Ryde Hospital is having an incredible $479 million complete hospital redevelopment that will transform the delivery of healthcare for the Ryde local community.

The Ryde Hospital Redevelopment will result in new health facilities and enhanced services including emergency, ICU/critical care, inpatient units, outpatient/ambulatory care services and much more.

Construction commenced in early 2023, and will provide you with a wonderful and exciting opportunity to be part of the Ryde team to change the future health services for the Ryde Community completely.

What You'll Be Doing

The Team Leader works in collaboration with the Head of Department to provide operational, clinical, and professional leadership within Podiatry and High Risk Foot Services across RNSH and Ryde Hospitals. This role is responsible for delivering advanced clinical care, coordinating multidisciplinary clinics, supervising staff, and driving service innovation.

People of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander background are encouraged to apply.

Candidates Will Need To Meet The Following Criteria

Must hold qualifications recognised for registration with Podiatry Board of Australia. Recent, extensive and varied postgraduate clinical experience as a level 2 Podiatrist or above.
Demonstrated experience in managing clinic operations, including scheduling, resource management, and optimising patient flow, while maintaining administrative systems to support quality improvement and research activities.
Experience in leading quality improvement initiatives, contributing to policy development, and implementing innovative care models to enhance service delivery and patient outcomes.
Proven experience in collecting, analysing, and reporting service data to support decision-making, ensuring compliance with professional standards, and preparing operational and performance reports.

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Find out more about applying for this position

For role related queries or questions contact Aisling Chu on aisling.chu@health.nsw.gov.au or 0491 226 111.

This is a NSW Health Category A position which requires immunisation and screening for certain diseases. The full list of requirements are outlined in the NSW Health OASV Policy (Page 11). You will be required to complete the OASV Undertaking/ Declaration Form and TB Assessment Tool during the recruitment process. Please upload this with your application along with any other vaccination evidence that you may have.

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Applications Close: 30 April 2026

Tentative Interview Dates: Week commencing 4 May 2026

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