Senior Othotist/Prosthetist

The Australian Orthotic Prosthetic Association Ltd. (Aopa); Melbourne; On-site; AUD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Novita is seeking a Senior Prosthetist to join the Orthotics & Prosthetics team in South Australia. You will manage a complex prosthetic caseload, assess and prescribe sophisticated prosthetic solutions, and work with microprocessor-controlled devices to improve client outcomes.

You will mentor clinicians, collaborate in a multidisciplinary setting, and contribute to the development of specialist prosthetic services within Novita. A tertiary Prosthetics & Orthotics qualification and P.A.

Qualifications

• Significant experience managing complex prosthetic cases across diverse client groups.
• Strong clinical reasoning skills and confidence managing high-complexity presentations.
• Experience mentoring, supporting and developing the capability of clinicians.
• Commitment to evidence-based practice, clinical excellence and continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Manage a complex prosthetic caseload with a focus on advanced clinical outcomes.
• Assess, prescribe and review sophisticated prosthetic solutions for clients with diverse needs.
• Work with advanced prosthetic technologies, including microprocessor-controlled devices.
• Mentor and support clinicians through clinical supervision and coaching.
• Collaborate within a multidisciplinary team to achieve meaningful client-centred outcomes.

Skills

Clinical reasoning

Mentoring/Coaching

Evidence-based practice

Education

Prosthetics and Orthotics degree

AOPA membership eligibility

Eligibility to practice as a Prosthetist in Australia

NDIS Worker Screening Check

SA Working with Children Check

Driver's licence

Tools

Microprocessor-controlled devices

Advanced prosthetic technologies

Job description

Senior Othotist/Prosthetist, Novita SA

Novita nurtures ambition of every size and shape, for a career that grows with you, in a team that supports you.

About Novita

Novita is South Australia’s most established provider of therapy, assistive technology, community programs and community living services for people with disabilities and we’re evolving every day.

Novita brings you the benefits of structure along with the freedom to grow within an environment that’s big, but personal. We equip you with the tools to thrive as the whole person you are, embracing whatever makes you tick, so you can reach your true potential. Our leaders remain by your side, respectful of your autonomy, because they care about you accomplishing your professional goals. And the sheer variety of Novita’s offerings means opportunities to take your career where you want it to go.

Work at a place that supports you to achieve your best, so you can support others to achieve theirs.

About the Role

We're seeking an experienced Prosthetist to join our growing Orthotics & Prosthetics team, where you'll have the opportunity to work with a diverse and complex caseload while helping shape the future of specialist prosthetic services at Novita. This role offers the chance to work with leading technologies and contribute to the development of clinicians across the service.

• Manage a complex prosthetic caseload with a focus on advanced clinical outcomes
• Assess, prescribe and review sophisticated prosthetic solutions for clients with diverse needs
• Work with advanced prosthetic technologies, including microprocessor-controlled devices
• Mentor and support clinicians through clinical supervision and coaching
• Collaborate within a multidisciplinary team to achieve meaningful client-centred outcomes

Knowledge, skills and experience

• Significant experience managing complex prosthetic cases across diverse client groups
• Strong clinical reasoning skills and confidence managing high-complexity presentations
• Knowledge of advanced prosthetic technologies, components and clinical applications
• Experience mentoring, supporting and developing the capability of clinicians
• Commitment to evidence-based practice, clinical excellence and continuous improvement

Education and Qualifications

• Tertiary qualification in Prosthetics and Orthotics or a related field
• Eligible for membership with the Australian Orthotic Prosthetic Association (AOPA)
• Eligibility to practice as a Prosthetist within Australia
• Current NDIS Worker Screening Check and SA Working with Children Check (or willingness to obtain)
• Current driver's licence

We’re serious about safeguarding our clients. If you don’t have a current NDIS Worker Check and SA Working with Children Check, we’ll let you know how to obtain these prior to starting work with us.

Novita is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. All suitably qualified applicants will receive equal and fair consideration for employment. Applicants with a disability and/or who identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander are actively encouraged to apply.

Potentially successful candidates will be required to complete background checks prior to confirmation of employment.

Achieve your amazing at Novita.