Clinical Prosthetist/Orthotist

SA Health; Adelaide; On-site; AUD 95,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary sacrifice benefits

Flexible working arrangements

Job summary

SA Health's OPSA is seeking an Advanced Clinical Prosthetist/Orthotist to lead, mentor, and innovate across complex caseloads in OPSA and affiliated clinics.

The role emphasizes advanced assessment, treatment planning, and direct clinical service provision, reporting to the OPSA Director. Applicants should possess a Bachelor of Prosthetics and Orthotics, be eligible for AOPA membership, and have 5+ years of P&O experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Prosthetics and Orthotics or equivalent.
• Eligible for membership to Australian Orthotic Prosthetic Association.
• Driver’s license.
• Minimum of five years clinical practise within O&P.
• Experience in multi-disciplinary settings.

Responsibilities

• Provide advanced prosthetic/orthotic assessment and intervention.
• Lead and mentor clinical and technical staff.
• Engage in service planning and clinical governance with OPSA.
• Promote education, training and research activities.
• Assist in recruitment of staff.

Skills

Leadership

Clinical expertise

Mentoring

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor of Prosthetics and Orthotics

Job description

• Southern Adelaide Local Health Network – Daw Park – Orthotics Prosthetics South Australia
• Salary $94,997.00 - $110,052.00 p.a. (Pro Rata) AHP2 | Ongoing Full-time Position Available

Advanced Clinical Prosthetist/Orthotist | Lead, Mentor & Innovate

Step into a role where advanced clinical practice and genuine team leadership go hand in hand and bring specialist expertise to a complex and varied caseload across OPSA and its associated clinics, while guiding and mentoring the clinical and technical staff around you.

About the role:

Reporting to the Director OPSA, this role provides high-quality advanced Prosthetic and Orthotic assessment, service planning, and direct clinical service provision as appropriate for clients who access Orthotics and Prosthetics South Australia (OPSA) and associated clinics.

Duties for the role will include:

• Providing assessment and best prosthetic/orthotic intervention; formulate treatment objectives and treatment plans for clients with complex pathologies;
• Consult in clinic advocacy for P&O input, acute and sub-acute
• Provides leadership and direction by liaising closely with relevant team members, concerning management of clients, contributing to harmonious workplace, effective conflict resolution within team where required
• Promoting the education, training and research activities undertaken by OPSA
• Involvement in the recruitment of clinical and technical staff

About you:

• Bachelor of Prosthetics and Orthotics, or equivalent
• Eligible for membership to Australian Orthotic Prosthetic Association
• Driver’s license
• Experience in all aspects of service delivery relating to prosthetics and orthotics, exposure to contemporary and traditional practise equating to minimum of five years clinical practise within O&P profession
• Experience in multi-disciplinary setting

Please see the attached Role Description for additional information.

Want To Know More? Contact: Sally Cavenett, Director, Orthotics and Prosthetics SA, [phone],

Application Closing Date: 11.55 pm Sunday 25th of October 2026

Attachments:

• We also offer salary sacrifice benefits which provide the opportunity to save money by paying for some of your everyday expenses from your salary before it is taxed.
• The South Australian public sector promotes diversity and flexible ways of working including part-time. Applicants are encouraged to discuss the flexible working arrangements for this role.
• Appointment will be subject to a satisfactory Criminal History Check and Immunisation compliance as indicated on the Role description.
• SA Health Services are required to implement the in the workplace.
• Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants are encouraged to apply. Job ref: 952361