Acting Senior Prosthetist

Acting Senior Prosthetist & Clinical Lead Join to apply for the Acting Senior Prosthetist & Clinical Lead role at St Vincent's Health Australia About The Role We are seeking an experienced and motivated clinician to lead the prosthetic service at one of Melbourne’s leading tertiary hospitals. In this temporary leadership role, you will oversee the delivery of expert clinical care for amputees accessing services at St Vincent’s Hospital Melbourne (SVHM). Key Responsibilities Manage a complex inpatient and outpatient prosthetic caseload across all amputation levels, including hands‑on technical work as required Provide clinical leadership, supervision and support to clinicians, technicians, administrative staff and students Contribute as part of the department leadership team, supporting the Chief Prosthetist/Orthotist in operational management and service delivery Lead and participate in service planning, education, quality improvement and strategic initiatives Oversee the Victorian Artificial Limb Program (VALP) and prosthetic services funded through other bodies such as the NDIS, TAC and WC Complete monthly reports and budget reviews as part of the Department of Health requirements Coordinate all areas of prosthetic workflow to ensure a high standard and timely provision of care Manage a caseload of complex prosthetic outpatients (of all amputation levels), including technical work as required Triage incoming referrals, working closely with the broader multidisciplinary team Oversee weekly multidisciplinary amputee clinic to ensure optimal function and service for all clients Identify changes to funding streams and policy which affect service provision; review systems and processes and implement improvements as appropriate Coordinate Prosthetic research activities and quality improvement initiatives within the Prosthetic and Orthotic Department Assist in undergraduate and postgraduate teaching of allied health, medical and nursing staff, as required About You Bachelor of Prosthetics and Orthotics (or equivalent) Eligibility for Australian Orthotic Prosthetic Association membership Current NDIS Worker Screening Check (or willingness to obtain) Extensive clinical experience providing prosthetic care for amputees Leadership skills to support required responsibilities Experience delivering services as a National Disability Insurance Scheme provider Minimum 7 years of experience working as a Prosthetist Experience in the leadership and supervision of staff and students Highly developed interpersonal skills incorporating excellent communication, organisational, negotiation and conflict management skills What We Offer A focus on wellbeing initiatives, with regular events and programs Confidential, solutions‑focused employee counselling A healthy work/life balance encouraged. Full time employment comes with a monthly Accrued Day Off (additional day off per month) Ability to join Fitness Passport – Your pass to an extensive choice of fitness facilities Salary Packaging – Increase your take home pay In the heart of Fitzroy, CBD at our doorstep, close to some of Melbourne’s best cafés, public transport and lots of carparks Discounts and promotions always available through our Foundation Culture of continuous improvement Working at St Vincent’s St Vincent’s Hospital Melbourne (SVHM) is a leading teaching, research and tertiary health service. SVHM provides a diverse range of adult clinical services and is driven by values of Compassion, Justice, Integrity and Excellence. Application Please attach your resume and cover letter addressing the key selection criteria in section 8 of the position description. For any enquiries please contact Manager of Prosthetics and Orthotics, Tim Muling: Shortlisting for this position will commence immediately. We encourage you to apply promptly as the advertisement may close early should a suitable applicant be sourced. Inclusion and EEO Statement We encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and abilities. Inclusion is essential to our mission and diversity reflects the community we serve. SVHA has a duty of care under work health and safety legislation to eliminate and/or control the risk of transmission of vaccine‑preventable diseases in healthcare settings. You may therefore be required to undergo mandatory immunisations/vaccinations (including flu vaccinations). Closing Date: 10 December :59pm Reconciliation Action Plan At St Vincent's we acknowledge the importance of creating a work environment that is welcoming, safe, equitable and inclusive for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Employees. As part of our Commitment to Reconciliation and Closing the Gap in employment related outcomes, we encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples. For further information, visit  or get in contact at Seniority Level Mid‑Senior level Employment Type Full‑time Job Function Health Care Provider Industries Hospitals and Health Care #J-18808-Ljbffr