Casual Orthotist/prosthetist

**Prosthetist / Orthotist**
**Casual Grade 1 or 2**
**Orthotics and Prosthetics Department**

**About the role**
Applications are invited for Grade 1 or 2 Prosthetic/Orthotic clinicians to join the Prosthetic and Orthotic Department at Grampians Health in Ballarat as a Casual employee. The Grampians Health Prosthetic and Orthotic Services is a vibrant and busy service in a large regional health network. The service boasts a purpose-built facility, in the sub-acute service setting, that operates as an integral part of a progressive rehabilitation service.

The P&O department provides service to all age groups, for inpatients and outpatients. We provide a complete prosthetic service from acute inpatient to ongoing outpatient treatment. The orthotic service offers a wide range of custom-made and prefabricated orthoses. Our supportive and dynamic team has recently introduced the use of CAD CAM, and you will be joining a culture which is supportive of education, clinical supervision, and a focus on teamwork.

As a casual prosthetist/orthotist you will support the team across a varied case load including exposure to multiple key clinical service areas, including inpatients on acute and rehabilitation wards; paediatric and adult outpatient orthotics (private and public) including in the High Risk Foot Clinic and the DDH clinic; and interim and definitive prosthetic management.

**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
- Discounted on-site parking
- Access to discounted health club membership
- Staff rewards and recognition programs

**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.

**Ballarat Region**
Ballarat is the largest centre in Western Victoria and the states 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.

**How to apply**

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.

**Selection Criteria**
- Essential : Have you received three doses of a COVID19 vaccine? If no, please provide further detail regarding doses received, booking dates and/or other relevant information.
- Essential : Tell me what each of the following values mean to you and how you demonstrate each value at work? Collaboration, Accountability, Innovation, Respect and Compassion.