Prosthetist/Orthotist - Grade 2

The Royal Melbourne Hospital; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 85,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Meaningful work

Career growth

Supportive culture

Innovation

World-class hospital

Salary packaging up to $12,000 tax‑fee

Parkville precinct location

Job summary

The Royal Melbourne Hospital is seeking a Grade 2 Prosthetist/Orthotist to provide high-quality prosthetic and orthotic care across the Royal Park Campus and Western Hospital. This full-time fixed-term role runs from January 4, 2027 to January 21, 2028.

Working within a multidisciplinary team, you will assess clients, prescribe devices, coordinate fabrication and supply, and support rehabilitation outcomes for complex musculoskeletal and neurological conditions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree in Prosthetics & Orthotics.
• Eligibility for registration with the NDIS.
• Excellent communication, problem-solving and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Commitment to evidence-based practice and continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Assess clients and prescribe, coordinate fabrication and supply of orthotic devices to support rehabilitation and functional outcomes.
• Provide orthotic services through the Community Therapy Service (CTS) and prosthetic and orthotic care across other clinical streams.
• Work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams to deliver coordinated, person-centred rehabilitation care.
• Participate in CTS team meetings and case conferences to support effective outpatient rehabilitation programs.
• Support junior staff and contribute to clinical education and knowledge sharing within the team.
• Communicate effectively with clients, families and healthcare professionals to support continuity of care.

Skills

NDIS registration eligibility

Excellent communication

Problem-solving

Stakeholder engagement

Evidence-based practice

Education

Bachelor of Prosthetics & Orthotics

Job description

The Royal Melbourne Hospital is one of Australia’s leading public healthcare providers.

Join the team. Build a career. We are looking for a passionate and dedicated individual to join The Royal Melbourne Hospital.

Prosthetist/Orthotist Grade 2

Join The Royal Melbourne Hospital as a Grade 2 Prosthetist/Orthotist, providing high-quality, client-centred prosthetic and orthotic care across the Royal Park Campus and Western Hospital.

• Prosthetist/Orthotist Grade 2
• Prosthetics & Orthotics Department, Royal Melbourne Hospital
• Full time, Fixed term 04/01/2027 – 21/01/2028

Working within a multidisciplinary team, you will provide specialist orthotic services within the outpatient Community Therapy Service (CTS), alongside prosthetic and orthotic services across other clinical streams. This includes assessing clients, prescribing appropriate devices, and coordinating their fabrication and supply to support rehabilitation and functional outcomes for people with complex musculoskeletal and neurological conditions.

You will contribute to the delivery of effective outpatient rehabilitation programs, working collaboratively with CTS clinicians and participating in case conferences and team meetings. You will also support junior staff, contribute to quality improvement initiatives and work closely with internal and external partners to ensure safe, effective and client-centred care.

This is a fixed-term parental leave cover position from 4 January 2027 to 21 January 2028.

What You’ll Do

• Assess clients and prescribe, coordinate fabrication and supply of orthotic devices to support rehabilitation and functional outcomes.
• Provide orthotic services through the Community Therapy Service (CTS) and prosthetic and orthotic care across other clinical streams.
• Work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams to deliver coordinated, person-centred rehabilitation care.
• Participate in CTS team meetings and case conferences to support effective outpatient rehabilitation programs.
• Support junior staff and contribute to clinical education and knowledge sharing within the team.
• Communicate effectively with clients, families and healthcare professionals to support continuity of care.
• Contribute to quality improvement and service development initiatives that enhance clinical practice and patient outcomes.

About You

• A Bachelor of Prosthetics & Orthotics (or equivalent).
• Eligibility for registration with the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS).
• Excellent communication, problem-solving and stakeholder engagement skills.
• A commitment to evidence-based practice and continuous improvement.

Desirable

• Experience in provision of outpatient Prosthetics & Orthotics Services
• Membership of the Australian Orthotic Prosthetic Association

Benefits Of Working At RMH

• Meaningful Work Make a real difference in the lives of patients, families and our community.
• Career Growth Access learning, development, and diverse career opportunities.
• Supportive Culture & Belonging Join in a diverse and values-led organisation built on kindness, collaboration and inclusion.
• Innovation Help shape the future of healthcare through research, technology and new models of care.
• World-Class Excellence Work alongside leading healthcare professionals at one of Australia's premier public hospitals, within the Parkville Precinct—one of the world's leading biomedical and research precincts.
• Enjoy great employee benefits Salary packaging of up to $12,000 tax free and generous leave entitlements, including additional annual leave and a monthly accrued day off for eligible full-time staff (role/EBA dependent).
• Work in the Parkville Precinct Work in the Parkville precinct with excellent public transport, onsite parking options and access to staff health services.

Experience in provision of outpatient Prosthetics & Orthotics Services

All appointments are made subject to a satisfactory Criminal History Record Check and satisfactory Working With Children Check.

The RMH is committed to creating a culturally safe environment as a collective responsibility. We draw on our principles of self-determination, equity, accountability, and shared learning to create a culturally responsive health system that challenges how we strive for continuous quality improvement to meet the expectations of the communities and patients we serve.

RMH is a child safe organisation, committed to upholding the rights, safety, and wellbeing of children and young people in line with the Child Safe Standards.

As a leader in healthcare, we recognise the need to foster a culture of equity, inclusion, and belonging. We encourage people of all backgrounds, identities, and abilities to apply, and will provide adjustments to support equitable participation.