Early Career Orthotist Prosthetist

Overview

Job no: 914764
Work type: Full time
Location: Adelaide CBD
Categories: Allied and Scientific Health

Central Adelaide Local Health Network, Various Locations

Salary AHP-1 $71,217 - $86,938 p.a. + Superannuation and Salary Sacrifice Benefits

Contract Full-time temporary from 2/2/26 up to 29/1/27

Overview

Are you an early-career Orthotist/Prosthetist eager to make a difference?

Join our dynamic team, providing high-quality Prosthetic and Orthotic (O&P) services to both inpatients and outpatients. You will play a key role in O&P assessment, service planning, and direct clinical service provision at the Royal Adelaide Hospital (RAH), The Queen Elizabeth Hospital (TQEH), and associated clinics within the Central Adelaide Local Health Network (CALHN).

Responsibilities

- Independently manage a clinical caseload, both on and off-site.
- Work collaboratively within our team while demonstrating the ability to work autonomously and solve problems at both clinical and technical levels.
- Participate in quality assurance initiatives, ongoing professional development, and contribute to research activities within the department.

This is a fantastic opportunity to develop your skills in a supportive yet challenging environment. If you’re ready to take the next step in your career, we’d love to hear from you

In this role you will have

- Support & Development: We believe in providing our team members with great career pathways, and we start at the very beginning. Our 24-month Early Career Graduate Program is designed to accelerate your learning and development within a supportive environment.
- Professional Development: We offer an abundance of training opportunities both internally and externally to align with your interests and strengthen your practice.
- A Team Committed to Your Success: With regular 1:1 supervision, facilitated peer support sessions, dedicated Education and Training Roles available to support your growth, and the Connect First ASHP New Graduate Program, you are part of a team that genuinely cares about your development and engagement.
- Endless Opportunities: Whether you aspire to lead or specialise, CALHNs offers an extensive range of clinical speciality areas, sites, and services to offer an array of clinical experience.

Qualifications

- Appropriate Degree or equivalent qualification of Orthotists and Prosthetists
- Membership of the Australian Orthotic Prosthetic Association

About CALHN

At Central Adelaide (CALHN), we’re shaping the future of health through excellence in clinical care, research, and innovation. As South Australia’s largest health network, we deliver exceptional, safe and connected healthcare—for our patients, our community, and our people.

With more than 17,000 dedicated employees, every day at CALHN presents an opportunity to make a real impact—not because it’s expected, but because our values guide us to be our best.

Join us and be part of a team that’s driven by a commitment to a seamless safe and connected experience for all.

Find out more about our stories, our network, and the opportunities to be part of CALHN.

Benefits

At CALHN, we’re dedicated to your career satisfaction and wellbeing, offering tailored benefits for healthcare professionals, including:

- Salary Benefits: Flexible salary packaging options, including up to $9,010 each FBT year for living expenses (mortgage, rent, utilities and groceries) plus an additional $2,650 for meal and entertainment expenses.
- Relocation Support: Up to $10,000 reimbursement of approved relocation expenses for transitioning to CALHN, for eligible applicants.
- Annual Leave: Paid recreation leave with leave loading.
- Health and Fitness Benefits: Fitness Passport access and annual voluntary flu vaccination.
- Employee Assistance Program: Confidential counselling and support services for you and your family.
- Flexible Work Arrangements: Flexible and diverse working arrangements; applicants are encouraged to discuss options.
- Employee Recognition: Awards for innovation, collaboration, and contributions to health.
- Career Opportunities: Opportunities for skill development and movement across SA Health sites.

Join CALHN for a fulfilling career with comprehensive benefits and a commitment to your success.

Diversity and Inclusion

CALHN is an Equal Opportunities employer committed to an inclusive workplace. We strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, culturally diverse backgrounds, people with disabilities, all genders, and LGBTQI+ community.

Application Information

- Please refer to the role description for essential educational/vocational qualifications that may be required.
- Appointment will be subject to a satisfactory Criminal History Check and compliant Immunisation screening as indicated in the role description.
- SA Health Services are required to implement the Addressing vaccine preventable disease policy in the workplace.

Please note that unsolicited applications from recruitment agencies or third parties will not be accepted for this position.

Job ref: 914764

Application Closing Date: 11:55 pm Sunday, 19th October 2025

Next Steps / How to Apply: Refer to the SA Health Career Website for further information.

Contacts:

- Sarah Wilson, Director Orthotics and Prosthetics, CALHN
- 7074 2838 or e: sarah.wilson5@sa.gov.au

Attachments: 914764 RD Early Career Orthotist Prosthetist.pdf, Connect First Handout.pdf, Australian applicant guidelines

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