Prosthetic/orthotic Technician

2 weeks ago


Ballarat, Australia Grampians Health Full time

Location: Western Region | Ballarat

Job type: Full time

Organisation: Grampians Health

**Salary**: Salary not specified

Occupation: Health and Allied Health, Trades and Services

Reference: 19019

**Prosthetic/Orthotic Technician** - 12 Months f**ixed term full-time.**

**Hours per fortnight: 80 with ADO**

**About the role**

Prosthetic and Orthotic Services (at the Queen Elizabeth Centre) is a vibrant, 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.
- Provide services to all age groups, for inpatients and outpatients
- We provide a complete prosthetic service from acute inpatient to ongoing outpatient treatment including a wide range of custom-made and prefabricated orthoses

**Key Responsibilities**
- Primary responsibility will be the manufacture, repair and maintenance of prostheses and orthoses
- Training and supervision of less experienced technical staff

**Skills & Experience**
- Technical experience within the Prosthetics and Orthotics industry
- Demonstrated commitment to quality and evidence-based practice in prosthetics and orthotics
- Demonstrated flexibility and ability to adapt constructively within a busy and dynamic working environment
- Relevant higher education qualification such as a certification trade or degree qualification, with skill adaptable to the Prosthetic and Orthotic technical role

**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.

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- Flexible work arrangements and purchase leave opportunities
- Salary packaging for living expenses such as rent/mortgage plus meals, entertainment & holidays
- 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 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.

**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.



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