Senior Orthotist Level 3

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Employment Type:Permanent Full Time

Position Classification: Orthotist Level 3 (Year 1 to Year 2)

Remuneration: $112,396 to $116,038 per annum plus leave loading and 12% superannuation

Hours Per Week: 38

Location: Lambton (John Hunter Hospital)

The Opportunity

Hunter Prosthetics Orthotics Service (HPOS) is seeking a motivated and experienced Senior Orthotist to join our team in Newcastle.

In this role, you'll provide clinical assessment and orthotic services to inpatients, outpatients, and community clients. You'll also support the clinical management of junior staff and collaborate within a multidisciplinary team to plan and implement patient care.

Based at John Hunter Hospital, HPOS serves the Hunter and Northern NSW regions. Our team of 11 clinical, 3 technical, and 2 administrative staff is dedicated to enhancing patient mobility and quality of life. With on-site manufacturing, 3D scanning, and access to local 3D printing, we deliver innovative orthotic solutions. As a registered NDIS provider, we care for patients funded through EnableNSW, HNELHD, and other private and not-for-profit entities.

Enjoy the lifestyle in Newcastle, a vibrant coastal city with stunning beaches, a thriving dining scene, and easy access to the Hunter Valley.

If you are interested in joining a team passionate about helping patients and their families achieve their mobility goals, we encourage you to apply today

Why Work for HealthShare NSW?

HealthShare NSW touches the lives of NSW Health employees and patients every single day by delivering services that keep our public hospitals and health facilities running.

Watch OurHealthShare NSW story videoto learn more about the work we do and the diverse range of roles we have on offer.

We reward our employees with a terrific range of benefits, including:

• Great leave conditions:enjoy one day off each month as an ADO, annual leave loading (a bonus extra payment of 17.5%) and 14 weeks' paid parental leave for eligible employees
• Salary packaging and novated leasing:you can access up to $2782 extra per year in your pay
• Wellbeing programs:access a large array of wellbeing programs designed to support your physical, mental, and emotional health
• Commitment to career development:Expansive free online training, talent programs, study leave and internal development opportunities to accelerate your career
• Rewarding role and community contribution:Make a difference in people's lives by assisting those in need and actively contributing to your community.
  
  

Please note some benefits may only apply to certain employment types.

Further information on our wide range of benefits is available here.

Eligibility Requirements

• Meet essential requirements as outlined in thePosition Description
• Candidates must have Australian work rights (citizens, permanent residents, or valid work visa). Permanent roles are open to Australian citizens and permanent residents, while temporary and casual roles welcome applicants with a visa.
• This is a NSW Health Category A position which requires immunisation and Tuberculosis (TB) screening. Refer toNSW Health OASV Policy (Page 12) for a complete list of required vaccines. During application, please uploadOASV Undertaking/Declaration FormandTB Assessment Toolwith any vaccination evidence you have.
  
  

How To Apply

• ClickApply Nowat the top of the page
• Attach your resume and answer the Targeted Questions
• To find out more about applying for jobs with HealthShare please view our resource:Your Guide to Employment with HealthShare NSW.
• Any role related questions can be directed to the hiring manager at Adam.Donaldson@health.nsw.gov.au
• Any career portal support questions can be directed to our customer service team at 1300 679 367.
  
  

Targeted Questions

• Provide extensive detail of your orthotic clinical experience commensurate with the position description. Include details of any speciality work such as paediatric, CP, neuromuscular, scoliosis, high-risk conditions etc..
• HPOS prides itself on providing a local, on-site manufacturing service and the team have strong fabrication skills. Please detail your orthotic fabrication and manufacturing experience.
• Describe how your sound time-management and organisational skills allow you to prioritise tasks and manage a caseload of patients effectively ensuring maintenance of written communication with referrers, time for device manufacture and up-to-date patient records.
  
  

We are Diverse and Inclusive

We welcome applications from all ages and genders, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, culturally and linguistically diverse groups, the LGBTIQ+ community, veterans, carers, and people with disability. If we can offer some support or make some adjustments to our recruitment/interview process to better enable you to shine, please contact the Diversity and Inclusion TeamHSNSW-Diversity@health.nsw.gov.auand let us know.

Further information on how we support Diversity & Inclusion at HealthShare NSW can be found here.

Talent Pool

An eligibility list from this recruitment may be created for future casual, permanent, or temporary full-time or part-time positions within the next 6 months.

Applications Close: 11.59 PM, Tuesday, 02 September 2025Seniority level

• Seniority levelMid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment typeFull-time

Job function

• Job functionHealth Care Provider
• IndustriesHospitals and Health Care

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