Podiatrist Trainee Program

Step into the world of healthcare and start treating patients before you graduate – gain real hospital experience while studying to become a podiatrist.

What is a Podiatrist trainee?

A Podiatrist Trainee is someone enrolled in an approved Australian University Podiatry degree and employed in a health service.

As a Podiatrist Trainee, you will gain hands-on experience working under the supervision of an experienced Podiatrist. Some of the tasks you may be asked to assist with include:

• Diagnosing and treating a wide variety of lower limb conditions
• Checking blood flow and undertaking assessments to determine the risk of amputation
• Fitting and adjustments of orthopaedic aids like moonboots
• Applying medical padding, strapping and dressings
• Assisting with minor surgical procedures
• Supporting patients with foot care to improve comfort and mobility

Choosing a location

This program is supported at a number of Queensland locations enabling students to remain closer to home. You can nominate your site of preference as part of the application process.

Wages and Allowances

Allied Health professionals in Queensland Health are offered a wide range of benefits and competitive pay rates that are outlined on this page.

Podiatrist Trainee’s will be employed at a Health Practitioner Level 1 (HP1) for up to 2 days per week and will be paid in line with award rates.

Podiatrist University Programs

You can apply for an undergraduate podiatry degree through:

As a Podiatrist Trainee, you’ll be supported by a Queensland Health Podiatrist supervisor and have access to professional development resources to help you with your training.

Role Requirements

To be considered you must:

• Be enrolled or eligible to enrol in full time or part time study in a recognised Podiatry degree.
• Vaccine Preventable Disease (VPD): Health Care Workers in Queensland Health whose occupation poses a potential risk of exposure to blood or body fluids are required to provide evidence of vaccinations or proof that they are not susceptible (due to prior exposure to the disease and therefore have natural immunity) to VPD’s according to the Queensland Health Policy.

How to apply

A statewide recruitment process will be undertaken for these positions, and you will be asked to nominate which site(s) you would like to be considered for as part of the recruitment process.

First Nations peoples are encouraged to consider and apply.

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