Grade 2 Orthotist

Full time, fixed term opportunity (Long Service Leave cover ) until 30 June 2026 Make an impact across our health service and the within the community providing positive patient outcomes An opportunity to work with specialist multidisciplinary teams (Vascular, Neurosurgery, Orthopaedics and Rehabilitation) Austin Health is the major provider of tertiary health services, health professional education and research across three campuses in the north-east of Melbourne and state-wide. We have a highly engaged, diverse and collaborative workforce that is unified by our goal to help people live healthy and fulfilled lives. About Orthotic and Prosthetic Department Our Orthotic and Prosthetic Department has a strong focus on positive patient outcomes, professional development and effective practices, to deliver high quality and timely service, both clinically and technically, to the inpatients and outpatients across Austin Health and the community. We are actively involved in quality and education initiatives, and work with other Allied Health professionals to deliver a high standard of treatment across a large range of pathologies. About the role As the Orthotist / Prosthetist, you will be recognised as a clinician with developing skills in a specialist area and demonstrate foundational skills and professional knowledge. You will provide quality and patient-focussed orthotic and / prosthetic clinical services. This will include services within the Orthotic Inpatient Acute Care and / or the Orthotic Outpatient Community Care Streams. A regular day will see you: Prioritise and provide direct clinical services to areas of Austin Health in accordance with case load requirements, including pressure injury and prevention, acute spinal management and musculoskeletal conditions. Provide clinical services in accordance with the professional and ethical standards of the Australian Orthotic Prosthetic Association Manage and demonstrate detailed assessment, care planning and intervention with attention to professional values, skills, knowledge, and theory. Assess patients' functional status and provision of orthoses/prostheses for inpatients and outpatients referred to the Department, including planning, evaluation of treatment, and ongoing treatment plans. Actively contribute to the development and continuing improvement of the orthotics and prosthetics service About you You will be someone who has excellent communication skills, with a strong commitment to high quality patient care, promoting collaboration, and the ability to be flexible in your approach to work. You'll bring energy and drive to your work and have a keen interest in developing your skillset. To be successful in this role, you'll bring with you: Masters of Clinical Prosthetic and Orthotics (or Bachelor equivalent) AOPA membership with certification as an Orthotist / Prosthetist An interest in an area of clinical practice relevant to Austin Health (Musculoskeletal, Spinal Injury and pressure injury management) Working knowledge of external funding streams such as NDIS, TAC, Work Cover and SWEP Work with us We are committed to cultural safety and health equity for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander People. We celebrate, value, and include people of all backgrounds, genders, identities, cultures, bodies, and abilities. We welcome and support applications from talented people identifying as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander, people with disability, neurodiverse people, LGBTQIA+ and people of all ages and cultures. If you feel this role is right for you, we encourage your early application. Applications will be reviewed as they are received, and interviews may take place prior to the closing date. This means we reserve the right to close a job ad prior to the advertised closing date. All appointments are made subject to a satisfactory National Police Check and if required, a Working With Children Check. If you require any reasonable adjustments to the recruitment process, you are welcome to reach out to the hiring manager: Louise Baxter, Manager, *************@austin.org.au #J-18808-Ljbffr