Technical Officer - Orthotics

Southern NSW Local Health District; Sydney; On-site; AUD 71,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work opportunities

Salary packaging

Meal entertainment benefits

Accrued days off (ADOs)

Fitness passport

Employee assistance program (EAP)

Job summary

NSW Health is seeking a Grade 1 Orthotic Technician at Westmead. You will support orthotists and manufacture a broad range of orthotic devices, performing fabrication, adjustments, maintenance and repairs as requested.

You may attend outpatient clinics or hospital wards to assist during casting or measurement procedures and provide technical input on orthotic design. The role offers 38 hours per week in a permanent full-time capacity with a base salary in the approved range, plus superannuation

Qualifications

• Experience fabricating, adjusting, maintaining and repairing orthoses as directed by orthotist.
• Assist orthotist in outpatient clinics or wards during casting or measurement procedures.
• Ability to provide technical advice on orthotics design or manufacturing methods.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical support and manufacture a comprehensive range of orthotic devices.
• Assist orthotists in casting, measurements and clinic settings as required.

Skills

Orthotic fabrication

Casting

Measure taking

Team support

Job description

Employment Type:PermanentFull Time
Position Classification:Tech Off Gde 1
Remuneration:71338.54 - 85248.83 full-time equivalent base salary range (+12% super + 17.5% leave loading and salary packaging)
Hours Per Week:38
Requisition ID:REQ691521
Location: Westmead
Applications Close: Midnight on 20 September 2026
For role related queries or questions contact David Latimore on [e-mail]

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As the largest paediatric health service in Australia, we care for thousands of children each year, in hospital and at home. Our people are united by compassion, collaboration and excellence in care.

What you'll be doing

The Grade 1 Orthotic Technician is responsible for providing technical support to orthotists and the manufacture of a comprehensive range of orthotic and related devices for patients referred to the Orthotic Department. This includes fabrication, adjustment, modification, maintenance and repair of orthoses as requested by the orthotist, workshop supervisor or manager. The technician may be asked to attend outpatient clinics, clinical rooms or hospital wards to assist the attending orthotist. This includes assisting the orthotist during casting or measure taking procedures. The Grade 1 Orthotic Technician may have in-depth knowledge or specialise in one or more areas of technical production and design and may be called upon to provide advice of a technical nature in regard to a particular orthosis, design or method of manufacture.

Additional Benefits (where applicable)

Flexible work opportunities, Salary packaging and meal entertainment benefits, accrued days off (ADOs), fitness passport, employee assistance program (EAP)

Child Safe Standards

SCHN is committed to maintaining a child-safe environment that respects and upholds the rights of children and young people, in line with NSW Health’s commitment to the Child Safe Standards. We aim to ensure that children and young people feel safe, supported, and included in their care. All current and prospective staff are expected to prioritise the safety, welfare, and well-being of children and young people, actively working to protect them from harm and abuse.

Additional Information

SCHN is an Equal Opportunity Employer that values diversity, recognising that a diverse workforce strengthens our culture and enhances the care we provide to children, young people and their families.

Permanent NSW Health roles require Australian citizenship or permanent residency. Temporary visa holders may be considered where no suitable Australian citizen or permanent resident is identified.

Where required, overseas qualifications must be formally assessed by the Department of Education or relevant authority for recognition in Australia.

An Eligibility List may be created for future permanent and temporary full or part time vacancies.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are strongly encouraged to apply. We recognise the value of Aboriginal staff providing health care to Aboriginal children and families. For application support, visit the NSW Health Aboriginal Recruitment tool, Stepping Up to assist in preparing your application, or contact the SCHN’s Aboriginal Workforce Consultant at [e-mail]

For technical support please contact 1300 679 367

NSW Health acknowledges the people of the many traditional countries and language groups of New South Wales. It acknowledges the wisdom of Elders past and present, and pays respect to all Aboriginal communities of today.