Grade 1 or 2 Orthotist

2 weeks ago

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia Northern Health Full time $90,000 - $120,000 per year

Company description:

As an organisation we have a clear focus on how we service and partner with our community, including our strategy of helping the community stay well when at home. Our reputation of community minded, inclusive and progressive is matched to none.

Job description:

Northern Health are seeking applications from motivated and suitably experienced Grade 1/2 Orthotist to join the Orthotics team.

Northern Health is the major provider of acute, maternity, sub-acute, mental health, specialist, community and home-based services in Melbourne's rapidly growing outer north.

Services are provided through our five main campuses:

Northern Hospital Epping, Broadmeadows Hospital, Bundoora Centre, Craigieburn Centre, and Kilmore District Hospital. In addition, Mental Health Services are provided at Epping, Broadmeadows, Jacana, Preston, Mill Park and Coburg.

About the Role:

The role requires specialist knowledge with the management of high-risk foot offloading and orthotic management for clients with diabetic foot ulceration and Charcot Neuroarthropathy.

This role is responsible for:

  • Orthotic management within high risk foot clinic
  • Orthotic management on acute inpatient work with participation in weekend roster (4 hour Saturday service)

To be successful in this role you will have:

  • Undergraduate degree in Prosthetics and Orthotics
  • Eligible for membership with Australian Orthotic Prosthetic Association
  • Demonstrated clinical skills within acute care including spinal management, complex neuromuscular disorders, high risk foot offloading
  • Ability to work in a multi-disciplinary team and awareness of interdisciplinary team functioning
  • Directs and models person centred care
  • Demonstrate competence in ability to assess clients, plan and implement appropriate intervention, ensuring optimal outcomes for Orthotic patients in inpatient, outpatient and community settings
  • Demonstrated clinical skills and understanding of the needs of Northern Health clients specifically in the areas of high risk foot and wound management, fracture management inclusive of spinal orthotic management, and rehabilitation

Next Steps . . .

If this opportunity sounds like the next step in your career, then we would love to hear from you. Please click on the 'Apply' button and follow the prompts.

For further details, please refer to the Position Description. Alternatively, you can contact Jack Yeung, Clinical Leader Orthotics on

Applications close 16 September 2025

Shortlisting will commence immediately for this vacancy. If an appropriate candidate is sourced, the advertising may close early, thus we advise you to apply right away.

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