Orthotist/Prosthetist - Grade 1

$68,088 - $96,601 per annum depending on experience | Prosthetist/Orthotist - Grade 1

Permanent Full Time | 80 hours per fortnight including a monthly ADO

About the role

Grampians Health in Ballarat is seeking a passionate and dedicated Grade 1 Clinician to join our Prosthetic and Orthotic Department on a permanent full time basis. If you're eager to grow in a dynamic, fast paced environment, this could be the role for you!

Based at the Queen Elizabeth Centre, our Prosthetic and Orthotic service is an integral part of a cutting-edge rehabilitation network within a purpose built, state-of-the-art facility. Here, you’ll be working in a vibrant, high energy team that’s always looking to the future of healthcare. With exposure to both inpatient and outpatient care, you’ll make a meaningful impact across all age groups, helping individuals in their journey to recovery and improved mobility.

Our comprehensive services cover everything from acute care to ongoing outpatient treatments, catering to a diverse client base including TAC, WorkCover, and NDIS clients. We specialise in custom made and prefabricated orthoses and have recently introduced advanced CAD CAM technology, bringing innovation to our clinical practice.

As part of our rotating Grade 1 position, you'll gain experience in multiple core areas such as:

• Prosthetic and Orthotic care for acute and rehabilitation inpatients
• Paediatric and adult outpatient orthotics in both private and public settings
• Working in specialised clinics like the High-Risk Foot Clinic and Developmental Dysplasia of the Hip (DDH) Clinic
• Hands on interim and definitive prosthetic management

Join a team committed to education, clinical supervision, and fostering a strong culture of teamwork. Don’t miss out on the opportunity to develop your skills and be part of a supportive and forward-thinking department.

Key Responsibilities:
• Assess, design and fit prosthetic and orthotic devices tailored to individual patient needs
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to deliver comprehensive patient care• Provide ongoing adjustments and maintenance of devices to ensure optimal patient outcomes
• Maintain accurate and detailed patient records
• Participate in professional development and training opportunities
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of practice processes and patient care standards

Qualifications and Skills:

• Bachelor’s degree in Prosthetics and Orthotics (or equivalent)
• Membership with the Australian Orthotic Prosthetic Association (AOPA)
• Current drivers licence
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to cooperate and work well with others in the pursuit of team goals
• Demonstrated flexibility and ability to adapt constructively within a busy and dynamic working environment
• Commitment to providing high-quality patient care
• A proactive approach to learning and professional development

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How to apply

Apply today and take your career to the next level! Click APPLY or if you wish to discuss the role prior to applying, contact Karina McAuley on 0427 007 753 for a confidential discussion. 

We're actively seeking candidates for this role and will review applications as they are submitted. Applications will close when the position is filled.

About Grampians Health

Grampians Health provides healthcare to a large region at our campuses based in Ballarat, Dimboola, Edenhope, Horsham and Stawell. 

Our mission is to deliver sustainable healthcare tailored to evolving community and workforce needs. We strive to enhance services and careers, providing quality healthcare to rural and regional communities. Joining Grampians Health means being part of a diverse team, with a variety of career opportunities in acute, maternity, mental health, allied health, aged care and support services.

Culture & Benefits 

At Grampians Health, we recognise our staff are our greatest asset.  We are committed to providing a safe and healthy environment for our staff, patients, residents, visitors, volunteers and contractors at all sites.

• Flexible work arrangements and purchase leave opportunities
• Salary packaging for living expenses such as rent/mortgage plus meals, entertainment & holidays
• Access to Fitness Passport membership
• Staff rewards and recognition programs

Ballarat Region

Ballarat is the largest centre in Western Victoria and the state’s fastest growing inland city.  Dubbed Australia’s most liveable city in 2020, Ballarat is home to first class education, fine dining and boutique shopping.  Uniquely located within easy access to Melbourne, Geelong, Bendigo and the Western district, Ballarat is blessed with some of Australia’s most significant heritage buildings and natural landscapes. To learn more about Ballarat click here - Visit Ballarat

Diversity and Inclusion 
All appointments are subject to a satisfactory police records check, immunisation clearance and Working with Children check and/or NDIS Worker Screening Check.

All employees must be willing and able to wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) when required, which at a minimum is a surgical mask. Additional PPE requirements are role-dependent.

Grampians Health is a child safe organisation, committed to the safety and wellbeing of all children and young people. Grampians Health is committed to providing a diverse and inclusive workforce.

We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, mature age workers and lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer (or questioning), intersex and asexual LGBTQIA+.