Allied Health Clinical Educator - Podiatry

Reference Number: 53446:  Allied Health Clinical Educator - Podiatry 
Employment Type: On Going Part Time (PT) 
Location: Northern Health (All Campuses) 
 

About Northern Health:

As an organisation we have a clear focus on how we service and partner with our community, including our strategy of helping the community stay well when at home. Our reputation of community minded, inclusive and progressive is matched to none. 

Northern Health is located in the rapidly growing northern suburbs with projected growth the biggest in the state. With a booming, culturally rich and diverse community, and less than an hour’s drive from the CBD (still within the bounds of Myki and ride-sharing), Melbourne’s North is fast becoming the place to be.

Northern Health are seeking applications from motivated and suitably experienced Podiatry Clinicians to join the Allied Health Education and Podiatry teams in the role of Clinical Educator.

Northern Health is the major provider of acute, maternity, sub-acute, mental health, specialist, community and home-based services in Melbourne’s rapidly growing outer north.

Services are provided through our six main campuses:

Northern Hospital Epping, Broadmeadows Hospital, Bundoora Centre, Craigieburn and Mernda Community Hospitals, and Kilmore District Hospital.  In addition, Mental Health Services are provided at Epping, Broadmeadows, Jacana, Preston, Mill Park, Mernda and Coburg.

About the Role:

The Allied Health Clinical Educator – Podiatry will have a lead role in co-designing, delivering and evaluating clinically-based education and training for Podiatry staff across tall career stages.

This will involve developing and implementing responsive, evidence-based clinical skills training - discipline specific and where appropriate, interdisciplinary – delivered through multiple modalities within a standardized framework across Allied Health.

In partnership with the Allied Health Professional Education Lead, the broader education team, and Podiatry leaders, this role will oversee the alignment of training programs with workforce needs, ensuring their relevance and sustainability.

The role will also ensure that training is delivered within a psychologically safe environment, supported by continuous consultation and analysis.

The Allied Health Clinical Educator - Podiatry will lead the design, delivery, evaluation, and continuous improvement of training and support for Podiatry learners, including upskilling, induction, integration, and on-the-job support for clinical skills and well-being across adult and paediatric domains. They will champion interdisciplinary education, ensure access to interdisciplinary learning opportunities, and play a key role in building workforce capacity in supervision, teaching, and support, in collaboration with grade 4 lead roles within the Allied Health Education team

The successful applicant will have a strong understanding of adult education, interprofessional education, and facilitation, with experience in clinical skills training across various modalities.

They will demonstrate excellent communication, project management, and collaboration skills, and promote a psychologically safe, supportive learning environment.

The position will be actively involved in the operations of their discipline, the AH education team and the broader Allied Health Division through relevant committees, research and quality improvement activities.

This role requires regular travel across sites due to the diverse requirements of the Allied Health education program and may be based at different sites as needed or directed.

To be successful in this role you will have:

• Recognised tertiary qualification in Podiatry (essential) and post graduate qualifications in education, management or relevant health discipline (desirable)
• Eligible for membership of relevant association or registration (essential)
• Current Victorian Driver’s License. 
• Current National Police and Working with Children History Check.
• Extensive experience in the management and education of Podiatry learners.
• Demonstrated clinical skills and experience in a hospital or healthcare setting (Grade 3 level desirable)
• Demonstrated highly developed interpersonal skills
• Possesses practical negotiation and conflict resolution skills
• Excellent communication, project management and coordination skills, and a proven commitment to working collaboratively to promote evidence-based education to learners.
• Demonstrable experience and understanding of the application of adult learning principles in the design of education programs.
• Demonstrable experience in facilitating, evaluating and continuously improving education programs.
• A passion for providing high-quality supervision and clinical skills training to a variety of learners.
• A foundational understanding of interdisciplinary education principles, design and delivery.

Next Steps . . .

If this opportunity sounds like the next step in your career, then we would love to hear from you. Please click on the 'Apply' button and follow the prompts. 

For further details, please refer to the Position Description. Alternatively, you can contact Peter Brack, Director Education, Allied Health @ peter.brack@nh.org.au or 0473 093 272

Applications close Sunday 26 April 2026.

Shortlisting will commence immediately for this vacancy. If an appropriate candidate is sourced, the advertising may close early, thus we advise you to apply right away.

Why work at the Northern Health?

NH offer a range of benefits which support and reward staff both personally and professionally.

Our staff benefits include award winning facilities and campus partnerships, Professional development and events, an award winning Health and wellbeing program and financial benefits.

• Health and Wellbeing programs, including our new ‘Thrive’ program
• Flexibility in the workplace and extra leave options and support
• An inclusive and culturally safe space
• Access to salary packaging, EAP, our online library and onsite car parking

Work with us! Northern Health is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to attracting and retaining a diverse workforce which reflects the community we serve. Applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, as well as applicants who are LGBTIQ+, who have different abilities, or are from culturally and Linguistically Diverse Backgrounds are encouraged.