Orthotist/Prosthetist (510694)

The Tasmanian State Service (TSS) is the largest employer in Tasmania, with over 28,000 employees providing services to the Tasmanian community at all levels.
Provide client-centered, evidence-based orthotic and prosthetic services for clients, involving effective collaboration with peer services, interdisciplinary teams, and referrers.
Contribute to the enhancement of client services and quality systems as lead and directed by senior clinicians and managers of Orthotic Prosthetic Services Tasmania (OPST).
Commitment to person-centered care provision for clients and their families.Experienced in the provision of orthotic/prosthetic services including knowledge of current evidence-based orthotic/prosthetic practices in acute and rehabilitation settings.Demonstrated ability to contribute to collaborative practices, and to work effectively with peer disciplines and referrers.The Team: You will work as part of the Royal Hobart Hospital network, working directly with a team of 17.
In a hospital setting, strong relationships exist between the multidisciplinary team whom we work alongside and contribute to an outstanding inpatient and outpatient service.
Together with the wider Tasmanian Orthotics and Prosthetic Service, you will be offered support and guidance from an internationally experienced team from Launceston and the state's North West.
Details of appointment: Permanent, full-time, day worker (with on-call) position, working up to 76 hours per fortnight, commencing as soon as possible.
*Notwithstanding hours to be negotiated with the successful applicant.
Salary: $71,441 to $107,878 per annum.
Our Employer 11.5% superannuation contribution is on top of this amount.
Salary range is in accordance with Allied Health Professionals Public Sector Unions Wages Agreement No.2 of 2022You'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: Travel and relocation assistance support available up to $15,000 for eligible appointees.Professional development and accelerated pathways.Excellent leave benefits: 20 days annual leave (pro rata), 20 days personal leave (pro rata), and study assistance leave if eligible.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.Successful applicants will be required to meet the essential criteria.
Tertiary qualifications in Orthotics and Prosthetics, and evidence of membership of the Australian Orthotic Prosthetic Association.
Eligible for membership with the Australian Orthotic Prosthetic Association.
Or where regulatory requirements exist, NDIS Q&S Commission Provider Registration Requirements or TGA personalised medical device regulation requirements. Full member of Australian Orthotic Prosthetic Association.
Current Registration to Work with Vulnerable People.
*Registration/licences that are essential requirements of this role must remain current and valid at all times whilst employed in this role and the status of these may be checked at any time during employment.
It is the employee's responsibility to ensure that registration/licences remain current and to advise the Employer if their circumstances change. 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.
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