Paediatric Orthotist/Prosthetist — Impactful Paediatric Care

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’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