Podiatry Clinical Lead Educator

Podiatry Clinical Lead Educator

• Permanent part-time | 16 hours per week | Flexible hours to support your ideal work-life balance 


• Burwood East | Convenient location with easy access to major roads and public transport 


• Transition into a rewarding role where you can combine your clinical expertise and passion for education to shape the future podiatry workforce and drive excellence in patient care

About the role

The Podiatry Clinical Lead Educator is a key leadership role that spans both the Eastern Health Institute Directorate and the Allied Health Directorate, supporting the Associate Directors in Student Programs and Allied Health Education, as well as the Profession Director of Podiatry.

In this role, you will provide strategic leadership in the design, delivery and evaluation of podiatry and interprofessional education initiatives that strengthen clinical learning, workforce development and professional capability across Eastern Health. You will lead the coordination and governance of pre-registration podiatry student programs across all Eastern Health sites, working collaboratively with universities, clinical educators, podiatry leadership and student program stakeholders to ensure compliance with organisational, university and Department of Health requirements. 

About you

To be successful in this role you will possess:

• Recognised tertiary qualification in podiatry, current registration with AHPRA, and post graduate qualification within profession, education or equivalent.


• Extensive clinical experience and experience in education roles in health care and/or university sector.


• Previous project management and/or quality improvement experience.


• A commitment to maintaining evidence-based clinical knowledge through research, professional development and tertiary links.


• Demonstrated use of education skills, methods and e-learing technologies to develop and deliver interprofessional education.


• Advanced interpersonal skills, including oral and written communication, leadership and conflict management, to facilitate effective team functioning.


• Knowledge of relevant legislation, policy directions, strategic documents, service issues and funding models.


• Current driver's licence.

Healthcare workers are strongly recommended to follow COVID vaccination recommendations provided in the Australian Immunisation handbook (based on ATAGI advice). Seasonal vaccination against influenza is a mandatory requirement of this role, and an offer is conditional on this being up to date prior to employment.

About Eastern Health

Eastern Health is one of Melbourne’s largest public health services. We provide a range of emergency, surgical, medical and general healthcare services and have a proud history of serving a diverse community.

Our Employee Value Proposition is “Being a part of Eastern Health means belonging to a welcoming team of healthcare experts”.

This statement aligns with our promise to our communities, patients, consumers and staff that we will be HEALTHIER TOGETHER. Bolder than a vision for the future, our promise calls us to action. We know that working together is the only way we can achieve what is necessary for a healthier future.

What we offer

Eastern Health offers a variety of fantastic Employee Benefits, view the extensive range here!

• Mentor and Shadowing program 


• Access to discovery days across our 50 sites 


• Study and professional development leave 


• Friendly and supportive teams


• Commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion 


• Fitness passport for work-life balance 


• Employee assistance program accessible to you and your loved ones 


• Flexible working hours and excellent entitlements 


• Salary packaging options and an employee benefits scheme 


• Access to private health insurance offers 


• Digital upskilling, such as excel and Power-Bi training 


• Cafes at all our hospitals 

Next steps

Apply online if you feel we are a good match, you have the skills and qualities to make a difference and are eligible to work in Australia. We review all applications when we receive them, and we notify unsuccessful candidates. If you are shortlisted, we will be in touch to arrange an interview, and you must complete a National Police Check.

Good to know

• We are an equal opportunity employer and actively promote equality for people of all races, ethnicities, gender identities, sexual orientations, and for people living with disability – within the communities we serve and our Eastern Health team.


• We provide a culturally safe and welcoming environment for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander employees.


• As a child-safe organisation, we ensure child safety and wellbeing is embedded in our everyday culture.


• Vaccination and screening for immunity to vaccine-preventable disease is a mandatory requirement of this role.


• Advertising may end before the closing date.


• We do not accept recruitment agency applications.

Please click here to view the Position Description.

Contact Person: Astrid Ferreira or Kat Murchie

Contact Number: (03) 8804 9981 or (03) 8396 3590

Contact Email: [email protected] or [email protected],au

Job Posting End Date: Tuesday 18 August 2026

Need help submitting your application?

Contact the Hiring Manager listed in the advertisement or call the Talent Acquisition Team on (03) 9955 7555 (option 1) for support.

Click here for the Candidate Guide for help with our recruitment process!

Our Values in Action

Respect for all | Safe always | Partnering in care | Learning and improving every day