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Podiatry Careers in Australia

Start your podiatry career in Australia with Plena Healthcare. We offer rewarding roles, strong clinical support, and comprehensive employee benefits including professional development, wellness and EAP services.
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Why Choose Plena Healthcare

We love what we do. Our Podiatrists are on the move, delivering mobile podiatry services across residential aged care facilities and retirement villages. We work closely with older Australians to support mobility, comfort, independence, and overall wellbeing through proactive foot and lower limb care.

Our clinicians provide a broad range of podiatry services, including routine foot care, nail and skin treatments, diabetes-related foot assessments and wound care management. By identifying and addressing foot health concerns early, we help clients remain active, and engaged in everyday life.

Working collaboratively with residents, families, facility staff, and multidisciplinary healthcare teams, our focus is on delivering evidence-based care that promotes comfort, confidence, and independence. Delivering personalised care plans that support each individual’s health goals and quality of life.

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Podiatry Benefits

We’re Committed to Setting Our Podiatrists Up For Success 

  • Travel and equipment costs covered by Plena
  • Extensive administrative support, allowing you to focus on client care
  • Regular team catch-ups, collaboration days, and networking opportunities
  • Ongoing professional development, including access to ApodA resources and support for aged care specialisation
  • Wellbeing benefits through our Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with support available 24/7
  • Healthcare employee benefits and fitness passport for discounted gym access
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Why Our Clinicians Love Working For Plena

When you choose to start your podiatry career with Plena Healthcare, you will be joining a leading Australian healthcare provider offering careers with strong support, training, and employee wellbeing programs.

At Plena Healthcare, we genuinely prioritise work-life balance. With flexible start or finish times and no traditional clinic-based schedule, you’ll have the autonomy to manage your workload in a way that suits you. Whether you’re looking for full-time or part-time work, you can choose the hours that fit your lifestyle, plan your schedule, and enjoy greater control over your day.

You’ll be supported by a team that understands the realities of mobile podiatry. Our clinical leaders have extensive experience in aged care, providing ongoing guidance, mentorship, and professional support to help you succeed.

Having a meaningful impact and making every step count

Professional Development & Industry Connection

Every Plena Podiatrist receives access to paid CPD allowance ($500 pro-rata), paired with frequent internal professional development sessions, workshops, and team learning opportunities. We encourage development aligned with your clinical interests and career goals.

We are proud to be the only corporate membership partner of the Australian Podiatry Association

Plena Podiatrist’s receives a full, unrestricted membership including access to the Podiatry Aged Care Special Interest Group.

This provides: 

  • Dozens of free CPD webinars annually
  • Industry resources and updates
  • Networking and professional development opportunities

We’re passionate about keeping our clinicians at the forefront of industry standards and best practice. 

Plus, you’ll gain access to our exclusive Plena Perks and benefits program because we believe fulfilling careers are built on strong support systems. 

Career Development Pathway for Graduate Podiatrists

We’re passionate about supporting early-career podiatrists to build confidence, develop their clinical skills, and thrive in their new profession. From day one, you’ll be supported by a dedicated Regional Manager and Team Leader, with a structured onboarding program that includes an at-home induction, hands-on training alongside a senior clinician.

For Podiatry students in their final year of study, we offer an Allied Health Assistant program designed to provide early exposure to aged care podiatry. At Plena Healthcare, you won’t just start a job, you’ll begin a flexible, rewarding, and purpose-driven career.

 

Hear from our 2025 Grads

-It’s such a rewarding experience to support older adults and help them live a more fulfilling life in the golden age. You also get to be a different version of yourself to meet the customer where they are and build a connection.” Brodie, Podiatry Graduate

Meet our Podiatry Team

We are proudly one of the largest Podiatry teams in Australia. United by our shared purpose, dedication and quality clinical care, and sharing knowledge. 

As a national team of over 70 podiatrists, with strong local ties in QLD, NSW, SA, TAS, VIC, WA, ACT, we make it a priority to come together often, celebrate our successes, and strengthen our connections with one another.

Follow us on LinkedIn to get to know our bigger team from our other Modalities and see what we’re all about!

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Work life balance

Flexible schedules to suit you

Our efficient rostering practices schedule dedicated time for paperwork and administration, allowing you to focus on clinical work, and minimising time on the road.

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1:1 Mentoring

Ongoing mentoring and advice

In addition to the one-on-one clinical and professional support all of our team members receive, Plena Healthcare offers a unique ‘One-on-one mentoring program’ with industry leaders, who are there to ensure your wellbeing and personal development thrives.

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Fitness Passport

We care about your wellbeing

you and your family can enjoy unlimited entry to a wide network of gyms, pools, and fitness centres close to home – all under one discounted membership. It’s a fantastic way for us to support each other in staying active, healthy, and connected.

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Treasure Chest Fund

We like to spread joy

We like to spread joy. We’ll give you money to spend on brightening the day of one of your clients !

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Professional Development Budget

We want to invest in YOU!

 We’ll give you an annual allowance of $500 towards your learning and development.

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Shine Days

Opportunities to recharge

Access an extra day of leave each quarter to recharge and bring energy to your role.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does a Podiatrist working in aged care do?
A Typical Day for an Aged Care Podiatrist - Travel between aged care facilities and clients' homes - Conduct foot assessments - Provide nail and skin care - Manage wounds and high-risk feet - Prescribe footwear - Collaborate with nurses, physiotherapists, GPs, and care staff - Educate clients and carers on foot health
What qualifications do I need to apply?
A Bachelor’s or Master’s in Podiatry and AHPRA registration are required.
Can overseas Podiatrists apply to work at Plena?
Yes! We provide sponsorship to overseas clinicians who have their AHPRA registration
Is there a graduate program?
Yes! We warmly welcome graduate Podiatrists to apply, with our refreshed Graduate Pathway Program, now is a great time to join Plena. We are so excited for graduates to start their career with us.
Are part-time or flexible roles available?
Yes, we provide flexible schedules to support work-life balance.