Grade 2 Prosthetist

The Alfred Foundation; Hospital; On-site; EUR 54,884 - 67,081; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging & novated leasing

Onsite car & bike parking

Fitness Passport membership

Childcare services at The Alfred

Job summary

Bayside Health is seeking a Grade 2 Prosthetist to join the Amputee Rehabilitation Service at Caulfield Hospital. The role focuses on prosthetic care, clinical excellence, and collaboration with physiotherapy, occupational therapy and medical staff.

You will manage a diverse caseload for VALP and NDIS participants, lead clinic sessions, and contribute to quality assurance in prosthetic devices within a public health setting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Prosthetics and Orthotics.
• Membership of the Australian Orthotic Prosthetic Association.
• Clinical experience including treating limb deficient patients.
• Ability to run a clinic autonomously.

Responsibilities

• Provide prosthetic care in a hospital setting.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to maintain high clinical standards.
• Manage a diverse caseload including VALP and NDIS patients.
• Lead and supervise clinical tasks within the prosthetic department.

Skills

Autonomy

Clinical teamwork

Patient care

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Prosthetics and Orthotics

Membership of the Australian Orthotic Prosthetic Association

Tools

Victorian Driver's Licence

Job description

Bayside Health

Bayside Health is a public health service delivering high-quality care across every stage of life for close to 1.2 million people living in metropolitan Melbourne, the Mornington Peninsula, Koo Wee Rup, Bass Coast and Southern Gippsland. We have more than 15 main sites, including hospitals, centres and clinics that provide comprehensive care from welcoming newborns to supporting older people and a full range of services in between. More than 22,000 dedicated staff are focused on providing exceptional, equitable, and locally connected care through shared expertise, compassion, and a commitment to continuous growth. Education and training are central to staff development as we encourage all employees to strive and thrive. Bayside Health was formed following the merger of Alfred Health, Bass Coast Health, Gippsland Southern Health Service, Kooweerup Regional Health Service and Peninsula Health on 1 January 2026.

• Parental leave position from 7 September 2026 until 21 May 2027
• Full time (80 hours per fortnight + monthly ADO)
• Prosthetist Grade 2, Year 1-4 (CP3-CP51)
• Located at Caulfield Hospital
• Great staff benefits!

The Department

The Amputee Rehabilitation Service provides inpatient and outpatient services to the clients of Alfred Health and is located at Caulfield Hospital (CH). The Amputee Rehabilitation Service is a specialised service providing clinical assessment and evaluation for a wide range of clients with limb loss and deficiency, leading to the custom prescription, design and manufacture of prostheses as well as amputee rehabilitation. Services offered include Prosthetics, Physiotherapy, Occupational Therapy and Medical and are provided to clients of the Victorian Artificial Limb Program (VALP), Veterans Affairs, the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) and other compensable clients.

The Role

We are seeking a dedicated and skilled Grade 2 Prosthetist to join our dynamic team. This exciting position will be based at the Caulfield Hospital. As a Grade 2 Prosthetist, you will play a crucial role in providing prosthetic care, whilst working collaboratively with interdisciplinary teams to ensure the highest standards of clinical practice and patient satisfaction. As a grade 2 Prosthetist you will have a diverse and clinical case load of both VALP and NDIS patients.

The successful candidate will become an integral team member of the Prosthetic Department and would work closely with other allied health professionals along with the prosthetic team at the Caulfield hospital.

Qualifications And Experience Required

• Bachelor’s degree in Prosthetics and Orthotics
• Membership of the Australian Orthotic Prosthetic Association
• Relevant postgraduate clinical experience including a demonstrated ability to treat limb deficient patients
• Ability to run a clinic and work autonomously at Golf Links Road rehabilitation centre
• Ability to provide direction and delegation of technical tasks
• Understanding of the public health system and areas of funding
• Understand, implement and manage quality assurance procedures concerning the manufacture of prosthetic/orthotic devices
• Current Victorian Driver's Licence
• Experience with the supervision of staff and/or students

Staff Benefits

• Salary packaging & novated leasing through Maxxia
• Onsite car & bike parking opportunities, deducted pre-tax! *subject to availability
• Access for you and your family to an extensive network of health and fitness facilities through Fitness Passport membership
• Childcare services at The Alfred managed by KU Children’s Services

If applicable, please specify specific requirements that you require in your cover letter or CV.

For enquiries regarding this position, please contact Samuel Palazzolo, Manager Prosthetics & Orthotics - [e-mail]

Applications close 11pm AEST, Sunday 2nd August 2026.

We embrace diversity and strive to have a workforce that reflects the communities we serve. We actively encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, and people of all genders, sexualities, and cultural backgrounds.

In accordance with the Health Services Amendment (Mandatory Vaccination of Healthcare Workers) Act 2020, health care workers in Category A or B roles (as determined by the department’s risk ratings) are required to be vaccinated against influenza or hold an acceptable medical exemption.