Grade 1 or 2 Orthotist

About Northern Health:

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.

Northern Health is located in the rapidly growing northern suburbs with projected growth the biggest in the state. With a booming, culturally rich and diverse community, and less than an hour's drive from the CBD (still within the bounds of Myki and ride-sharing), Melbourne's North is fast

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.

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.

Why work at the Northern Health?

NH offer a range of benefits which support and reward staff both personally and professionally.

Our staff benefits include award winning facilities and campus partnerships, Professional development and events, an award winning Health and wellbeing program and financial benefits.

• Health and Wellbeing programs, including our new 'Thrive' program
• Flexibility in the workplace and extra leave options and support
• An inclusive and culturally safe space
• Access to salary packaging, EAP, our online library and onsite car parking

Work with us Northern Health is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to attracting and retaining a diverse workforce which reflects the community we serve. Applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, as well as applicants who are LGBTIQ+, who have different abilities, or are from culturally and Linguistically Diverse Backgrounds are encouraged.