Orthopaedic Technologist/Technician Trainee

Ageing Australia; City of Melbourne; Hybrid; AUD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Western Health in Melbourne is seeking a Plaster Technician/Technologist or trainee to join our clinical teams in outpatient and inpatient settings.

You will apply and remove casts, splints and braces, work with doctors and nurses, and contribute to patient care in a busy hospital environment. A calm, patient‑focused approach and strong teamwork are essential.

Qualifications

• Experience as a Plaster Technician or willingness to learn.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Calm under pressure with a patient-focused attitude.
• Reliable, professional, and motivated.

Responsibilities

• Apply and remove casts, splints, and braces.
• Work alongside doctors, nurses, and allied health staff.
• Deliver excellent patient care in outpatient and inpatient ward settings.
• Maintain a safe, efficient, and professional clinical environment.

Skills

Communication Skills

Stress Management

Professional Attitude

Team Working

Curiosity

Allied Health

Clinical Works

Health Care

Plaster Orthopaedics

Job description

Health, Medical & Pharmaceutical
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Skills Required: Communication Skills Management of Stress Professional Attitude Team Working Curiosity Allied Health Clinical Works Health Care Plaster Orthopaedics

JOB DESCRIPTION

Job Description

We are seeking either an experienced Plaster Technician/Technologist or someone eager to commence a Traineeship in a rewarding healthcare career.

The Plaster Technicians manage and treat numerous musculoskeletal injuries using casts, splints and braces. They deliver excellent patient care in our outpatient clinics and inpatient ward areas across Western Health. This is an extremely rewarding and meaningful role helping patients on a daily basis.,

• Apply and remove casts, splints, and braces.
• Work alongside doctors, nurses, and allied health staff.
• Deliver excellent patient care in outpatient and inpatient ward settings.
• Maintain a safe, efficient, and professional clinical environment.

About the Employer

Western Health is the leading healthcare provider in Melbourne's West - one of Australia's fastest-growing and most culturally and socioeconomically diverse regions.

More than 13,000 employees help deliver a comprehensive range of services across our hospitals, community, correctional, and home-based settings. These services include acute tertiary care, emergency and intensive care, medical and surgical specialties, mental health and wellbeing, subacute care, ambulatory care, primary care, home-based services, and residential aged care.

We are committed to driving innovation and sustainability that improves health outcomes for our community. With specialties spanning oncology, renal care, mental health, women's health and maternity, chronic disease management, geriatrics, and cardiology, Western Health is recognised for its expertise in managing complex and chronic conditions through integrated, patient-centred care.

We foster a collaborative and inclusive culture where you can make a meaningful impact. We support our staff to keep learning and growing through a diverse range of education programs, partnerships with universities in medical research and professional development opportunities., Western Health is committed to providing a safe environment for the children and young people who are involved in our services, sites and operations. We follow and abide by all legislative requirements to keep children and young people safe.

All appointments are made subject to a satisfactory Police Record Check, an Immunisation Status Clearance and a Working with Children Check (if applicable).

Western Health is committed to the psychosocial safety of all applicants and employees.

About the Candidate

• Experience as a Plaster Technician or willingness to learn.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Calm under pressure with a patient-focused attitude.
• Reliable, professional, and motivated.

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