Early Career Orthotist Prosthetist

SA Health; Adelaide; Vor Ort; AUD 74.000 - 90.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Salary packaging benefits

Pre-tax super

Novated lease options

Flexible work options

Zusammenfassung

SA Health’s Central Adelaide Local Health Network (CALHN) invites graduates into an Early Career Orthotist Prosthetist role across multiple CALHN sites in Adelaide and outreach settings. You will work under supervision to gain hands-on clinical experience and develop practical Orthotics and Prosthetics skills.

You’ll join a supportive team, collaborate with multidisciplinary clinicians, and receive dedicated education and development opportunities to build independence as your expertise grows.

Qualifikationen

• Hold an appropriate Orthotics and Prosthetics degree.
• Be eligible for Australian Orthotic Prosthetic Association membership.
• Bring curiosity and a genuine willingness to learn.
• Communicate and collaborate effectively within a team.
• Embrace feedback and ongoing professional development.

Aufgaben

• Gain experience across acute, rehabilitation and community care.
• Build practical Orthotics and Prosthetics skills.
• Learn alongside experienced Orthotists and Prosthetists.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary healthcare teams.
• Explore varied clinical areas and patient needs.
• Build independence as your skills develop.

Kenntnisse

Communication

Team collaboration

Curiosity/learn

Ausbildung

Orthotics and Prosthetics degree

Jobbeschreibung

Central Adelaide Local Health Network (CALHN) - Early Career Orthotist Prosthetist Various CALHN Locations - Orthotics & Prosthetics AHP1 - $73,710 - $89,981 p.a. + super + salary packaging Temporary - Full Time (12 months) We Need You in Allied Health Join over 2,600 allied health professionals at CALHN and play a vital role in delivering safe and connected world-class care across South Australia.

• Make a difference across acute, rehabilitation and community care
• Thrive in a supportive, values-driven organisation
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and experienced clinicians
• Build your career through learning, development and innovation

About the Role

Finishing your Orthotics and Prosthetics degree or ready to take the next step in your early career? Start it with us. Join CALHN in Adelaide and turn your knowledge into practical clinical experience with supervision, hands‑on learning and an experienced team around you. You'll have opportunities to:

• Gain experience across acute, rehabilitation and community care
• Build practical Orthotics and Prosthetics skills
• Learn alongside experienced Orthotists and Prosthetists
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary healthcare teams
• Explore varied clinical areas and patient needs
• Build independence as your skills develop

Working across CALHN sites and outreach settings, you'll gain broad exposure to different services and patient groups while building strong foundations for your career.

Moving from university into clinical practice is a big step. You won't be expected to know everything from day one, we'll give you the support and opportunities to learn, ask questions and develop at a pace that builds your capability. Your development will include:

• Regular 1:1 clinical supervision
• Facilitated peer support with early-career colleagues
• Dedicated education and training
• Connect First Flyer.pdf
• Internal and external professional development
• Broad clinical exposure across CALHN services

About You

You’re completing your studies, have recently graduated or are beginning your Orthotics and Prosthetics career. You’re curious, enthusiastic and ready to turn your knowledge into meaningful patient care. To be successful in this role, you will:

• Hold an appropriate Orthotics and Prosthetics degree
• Be eligible for Australian Orthotic Prosthetic Association membership
• Bring curiosity and a genuine willingness to learn
• Communicate and collaborate effectively within a team
• Embrace feedback and ongoing professional development

Connect First

Connect First is CALHN's dedicated early-career Allied Health program, bringing new graduates together as they transition into practice. Through Connect First, you can:

• Connect with graduates starting their careers alongside you
• Access mentoring and interprofessional learning
• Learn from guest speakers and shared development sessions
• Build connections across CALHN's Allied Health community

Build Your Career at CALHN

CALHN's Orthotics and Prosthetics service works across the Royal Adelaide Hospital, The Queen Elizabeth Hospital, rehabilitation services and other CALHN and outreach settings. As your experience grows, you'll have opportunities to:

• Explore varied specialties, services and clinical settings
• Build professional connections across CALHN
• Develop your clinical capability and independence
• Discover where your professional interests could take you

Why You'll Love It Here - CALHN benefits that matter

In line with the new Enterprise Agreement 2025 you'll enjoy enhanced benefits that support you and your career.

• Make your money go further - salary packaging up to $9,010 for living expenses + $2,650 for meals and entertainment + pre‑tax super and novated lease options
• Grow your career - build your skills and explore opportunities across CALHN
• Work together - strong multidisciplinary support and shared expertise
• Professional development allowance - with structured development support
• Balance work and life - access flexible work options where available

Diversity and Inclusion

We're committed to building an inclusive workplace where everyone feels safe, respected and supported. We strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability, culturally diverse backgrounds, all genders and LGBTQIA+ communities.

Application Information

• Refer to the role description for essential qualifications 951563 - RD for Early Career Orthotist Prosthetist.pdf
• Appointment is subject to satisfactory Criminal History Clearances
• Comply with immunisation requirements outlined in the role description