Podiatrists in Queensland Health can work in many different settings in urban or rural locations, including:

  • large hospitals
  • multidisciplinary health clinics
  • community health centres.

They also provide outreach services to remote and isolated communities.

As a podiatrist, you'll treat people of all ages with a wide range of needs and conditions including:

  • high-risk foot care and management
  • diabetic foot screening
  • clinical neurovascular assessment
  • wound care
  • orthopaedic and biomechanical assessment and management
  • renal
  • paediatrics
  • falls prevention.

Qualification and registration requirements

To practice as a podiatrist in Australia, you must be registered with the Podiatry Board of Australia.

International qualifications

If you're a podiatrist who qualified in another country, your qualifications will be assessed as part of the registration application process with the Podiatry Board of Australia.

Overseas qualified podiatrists can find more information on the Podiatry Board of Australia registration webpage.

Last updated: November 2023