Podiatrist - Diabetes Foot Care, Kununurra

About the role

Kimberley Aboriginal Medical Services (KAMS), the peak regional Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Service in the Kimberley region of Western Australia, is recruiting a full-time Podiatrist based in Kununurra. The role provides high-quality care to patients with diabetes-related foot complications, works across KAMS Remote Clinics, Kimberley Renal Services and Member Services, and acts as a central triage point for podiatry referrals. It involves planning, implementing and evaluating clinical interventions within a multidisciplinary team.

Key responsibilities

• Deliver culturally responsive assessments and interventions for patients with diabetes-related foot complications.
• Coordinate treatment and management objectives with Member Services, Remote Clinics and allied health organisations.
• Provide pre- and post-surgical follow-up and implement wound management plans to minimise complications.
• Maintain accurate client files and medical histories in MMEx, using telehealth where applicable.
• Collaborate with external service providers and monitor progress toward agreed outcomes.
• Educate and up-skill primary health care staff on preventing diabetes-related foot complications.

Required profile

• Tertiary qualification in Podiatry with eligibility for AHPRA registration.
• Understanding of Aboriginal health issues and experience planning and evaluating health services.
• Ability to work independently and within a multidisciplinary team, with strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Willingness to travel across the Kimberley region, including overnight stays; current National Police Clearance or willingness to obtain one.
• Valid C-Class driver's licence.

What we offer

• Base salary of $131,602 per annum pro rata.
• Accommodation allowance of $13,000 per annum pro rata.
• Electricity allowance of $1,440 per annum pro rata.
• District allowance of $3,569 (single) or $7,138 (double) per annum pro rata.
• Annual airfare of $1,800 after 12 months of service.
• Optional salary sacrifice up to $30,000 per annum.