Orthotic/Prosthetic Technician (510463)

Service Tasmania; Launceston; On-site; AUD 74,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare service in Launceston is seeking an Orthotic/Prosthetic Technician to provide high-level technical services, supervise training, and collaborate with clinicians in device design and manufacture. The position is permanent full-time with a salary range from $74,783 to $94,263 per annum plus benefits.

Benefits

Salary packaging including living expenses

Professional development

Fitness Passport

Qualifications

• Experience in hands-on production, equipment troubleshooting, and production efficiency.
• Current Working with Vulnerable People Registration.

Responsibilities

• Provide high level technical services for prosthetics and orthotics.
• Collaborate with clinicians for technical design.
• Undertake technical manufacture and maintenance of devices.

Skills

Experience in technical and manufacturing processes

Hands-on production

Equipment troubleshooting

Implementing efficiency improvements

Job description

The Team:

You will be based at Launceston General Hospital, working directly with a team of 8. In a hospital setting means a blend of acute and chronic presentations requiring bespoke interventions, ensuring a variety of work. Together with the wider Tasmanian Orthotics and Prosthetic Service, you will be offered support and guidance from an internationally experienced team from Hobart and the state’s North West.

The Role:

The Orthotic/Prosthetic Technician provides:

• High level technical services including complex technical work to support the clinical management of clients who require provision of prosthetic and orthotic services.
• Supervision and training in prosthetic and orthotic technical skills and knowledge as required.

You will need to:

• Collaborate with clinicians in the technical design of orthotic, prosthetic, seating and footwear manufacture and modifications to meet consumers prescribed clinical needs.
• Undertake the technical manufacture, fabrication, repair and maintenance of an extensive range of prosthetic, orthotic and seating systems, including some footwear modifications in consultation with clinical staff.
• Provide innovative and creative input into the technical design and manufacture of devices for the clinical management of complex consumers.

Note: - Please refer to the Statement of Duties for all the selection criteria of this position to address in your application.

Details of appointment:

Permanent full time, day worker position, working 76hours per fortnight, commencing as soon as possible.

*notwithstanding hours to be negotiated with the successful applicant.

Applicants should note that, for a period of twelve months from the date of publication, this selection process may be used to fill subsequent or similar full time, part time, and casual vacancies.

Salary:$74,783 to $94,263 per annum. Our Employer 12% superannuation contribution is on top of this amount.

• Salary range is in accordance with Public Sector Unions Wages Agreement 2022.

Salary Packaging:

You’ll have access to salary package a range of benefits including living expenses up to $9,010 + $2,650 in meal entertainment each FBT year + other benefits if eligible.

Benefits available to eligible candidates

• Professional development
• A range of leave entitlements, including study leave and Professional Development Support.
• Fitness Passport – You, and your family can access 40+ fitness facilities across Tasmania for just $13.95 per week per person, or $25.95 for a family.

More information about our Employee Benefits can be found here

Eligibility:

Successful applicants will be required to meet the essential criteria.

• Experience in technical and manufacturing processes, including hands-on production, equipment troubleshooting, and implementing efficiency improvements to support high-quality output and operational excellence.

Or where regulatory requirements exist, NDIS Q&S Commission Provider Registration Requirements or TGA personalised medical device regulation requirements.

• Current Working with Vulnerable People Registration – NDIS endorsed

Download the Statement of Duties and any Associated Documents

We encourage you to review the Statement of Duties, Applicant Guide, prior to applying for an overview of the duties, program, selection process and application guidance.

Statement of Duties:

• Generic Orthotic-Prosthetic Technician band 4 (July 2023) WWVP CSU.docx

Application Guide:

• Department of Health - Applicant Guide Sep 2024.docx

How to apply:

Apply Online. Please click the "Apply" button on this screen to ensure that important questions about you are answered.

You will be prompted to complete a 1-2 page application detailing your experience, skills and knowledge as they relate to the attached Statement of Duties. A separate statement addressing the selection criteria in the Statement of Duties is not required.

For more information:

Applicants who require further information are encouraged to contact the Contact person for detailed information about the vacancy.

Name: John Semmens
Position: Statewide Manager OPST
Phone number: 03 6777 8562
Email address: [e-mail]

OR

Name: Michael Battagello
Position: Clinical Lead OPST
Phone number: 03 6166 7377
Email address: [e-mail]

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