Paediatric Orthotist/Prosthetist – Kids’ Mobility

SA Health; Adelaide; On-site; AUD 74,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging benefits up to $9,010

Fitness Passport

Free public transport for SA Health (H

Employee Assistance Program

Relocation support may be negotiated

Job summary

The Women’s and Children’s Health Network (WCHN) in North Adelaide is seeking Orthotists and Prosthetists across multiple levels, with appointment and remuneration aligned to your skills, experience and demonstrated capability.

You’ll join a collaborative multidisciplinary team delivering paediatric orthotic and prosthetic care, providing high-quality assessment, fitting and ongoing management for infants, children and young people in a dynamic, patient‑focused environment.

Qualifications

• Qualifications in Orthotics and Prosthetics and eligibility for AOPA.
• Clinical knowledge and experience relevant to your level.
• Strong assessment, clinical reasoning and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to build positive relationships with children, families and multidisciplinary teams.
• Commitment to evidence-based care, continuous learning and professional development.
• Collaborative approach and positive team contribution.

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

Clinical assessment

Clinical reasoning

Problem solving

Team collaboration

Evidence-based practice

Communication with families

Education

Orthotics and Prosthetics qualification

Eligibility for AOPA membership

Job description

The Women’s and Children’s Health Network (WCHN) in North Adelaide is seeking Orthotists and Prosthetists across multiple levels, with appointment and remuneration aligned to your skills, experience and demonstrated capability.

You’ll join a collaborative multidisciplinary team delivering paediatric orthotic and prosthetic care, providing high-quality assessment, fitting and ongoing management for infants, children and young people in a dynamic, patient‑focused environment.