Orthotist / Prosthetist

Government of South Australia; Adelaide; On-site; AUD 74,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging up to $9,010 FBT year

Additional $2,650 for meal expenses

Fitness Passport

Free public transport for staff

Employee Assistance Program

Relocation assistance (negotiable)

Job summary

SA Health’s Women’s and Children's Health Network in North Adelaide is seeking Orthotists and Prosthetists at multiple classification levels. Appointments are full-time, ongoing, with remuneration aligned to AHP1-AHP3 bands and eligibility for membership with the Australian Orthotic Prosthetic Association (AOPA).

Duties include high-quality assessment, prescription, fitting and ongoing management for infants, children and young people, with collaborative care across medical specialists and

Qualifications

• Qualifications in Orthotics and Prosthetics (or an equivalent recognised qualification) and eligibility for membership with the Australian Orthotic Prosthetic Association (AOPA).
• Strong assessment, clinical reasoning and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to build positive relationships with children, families and multidisciplinary teams.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality orthotic and prosthetic assessment, prescription, fitting and ongoing management for infants, children and young people.
• Partner with children, young people and families to develop individualised solutions that maximise mobility, function, independence and participation.
• Work collaboratively with medical specialists, allied health professionals, nursing staff, educators and external providers to support coordinated care.
• Apply contemporary evidence, clinical expertise and innovation to achieve optimal patient outcomes.
• Contribute to service improvement, quality and safety initiatives, clinical governance activities and the ongoing development of paediatric orthotic and prosthetic practice.
• Support teaching, supervision, research and leadership activities appropriate to your classification level.

Skills

Orthotics & Prosthetics

Clinical knowledge

Assessment & clinical reasoning

Team collaboration

Evidence-based care

Education

Orthotics & Prosthetics qualification

Job description

SA Health
Job reference: 940260
Location: 5006 - NORTH ADELAIDE
Job status: Ongoing
Eligibility: Open to Everyone

• Women's and Children's Health Network, Sub-Acute and Allied Health, North Adelaide (5006)
• Classifications range from AHP1 - $73,710 - $89,981 to AHP3 - $112,139 - $120,284 + 12% Superannuation and Salary Sacrifice Benefits. Additional discretionary incentives may be available for eligible applicants.
• Full-time, Ongoing Permanent Positions

About WCHN

Join the Women's and Children's Health Network (WCHN), South Australia's leading provider of care for women, babies, children and young people. We're shaping the future of healthcare through compassion, innovation and excellence, with our communities at the heart of everything we do.

What WCHN Can Offer You

• Access to salary packaging benefits of up to $9,010 each FBT year for living expenses (e.g. mortgage, rent, utilities, groceries), plus an additional $2,650 each FBT year for meal entertainment expenses. Additional discretionary incentives may be offered for eligible applicants.
• Access to Fitness Passport (workplace health and fitness program that gives you and your family access to a wide choice of gyms and pools across South Australia).
• Free public transport to and from the Women's and Children's Hospital for SA Health metropolitan hospital staff (excludes network community sites).
• Support for you and your family via our Employee Assistance Program.
• Relocation financial support may be negotiated, subject to eligibility.

About the role

Whether you're looking to develop foundational clinical skills, expand your experience in a specialist setting, or take on leadership and mentoring opportunities, WCHN offers a unique pathway to advance your Orthotics and Prosthetics career.

You'll work alongside experienced clinicians in a collaborative multidisciplinary environment, providing specialised care to children and young people across a diverse range of conditions. Every day brings clinical variety, meaningful patient outcomes and the opportunity to make a lasting difference for children and their families.

We are seeking Orthotists and Prosthetists across multiple classification levels, with appointment and remuneration aligned to your skills, experience and demonstrated capability.

Key duties of the role

• Deliver high-quality orthotic and prosthetic assessment, prescription, fitting and ongoing management for infants, children and young people.
• Partner with children, young people and families to develop individualised solutions that maximise mobility, function, independence and participation.
• Work collaboratively with medical specialists, allied health professionals, nursing staff, educators and external providers to support coordinated care.
• Apply contemporary evidence, clinical expertise and innovation to achieve optimal patient outcomes.
• Contribute to service improvement, quality and safety initiatives, clinical governance activities and the ongoing development of paediatric orthotic and prosthetic practice.
• Support teaching, supervision, research and leadership activities appropriate to your classification level.

Skills and Experience

We're looking for clinicians who are passionate about improving outcomes for children and young people and who bring:

• Qualifications in Orthotics and Prosthetics (or an equivalent recognised qualification) and eligibility for membership with the Australian Orthotic Prosthetic Association (AOPA).
• Clinical knowledge and experience relevant to your level of appointment, from emerging clinicians through to experienced practitioners and clinical leaders.
• Strong assessment, clinical reasoning and problem-solving skills.
• The ability to build positive relationships with children, families and multidisciplinary teams.
• A commitment to evidence-based care, continuous learning and professional development.
• A collaborative approach and genuine desire to contribute to a positive team culture.

Hear from our people, explore our culture and see how we're supporting clinicians to build rewarding careers, while making a difference for South Australian Families.

We welcome applications from international candidates, including those who may require employer-sponsored visa support. To be considered, applicants must hold qualifications and experience that support eligibility for membership or certification with the Australian Orthotic Prosthetic Association (AOPA) and professional practice in Australia.

To learn more about the key selection criteria, special conditions and minimum requirements, please refer to the attached role descriptions and the document checklists below:

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants are encouraged to apply.

Flexibility Statement

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.