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SalaryProsthetist / Orthotist,
Grade 1, fixed term - 2 years, full-time
New Graduates are encouraged to apply
80 hours per fortnight with ADO
About the role
Applications are invited to fill a 2 year fixed term Grade 1 clinical position in the Prosthetic and Orthotic Department at Grampians Health in Ballarat. 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.
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.
The Grade 1 position is a rotating position, which includes exposure to multiple key clinical service areas, including Prosthetic and Orthotic 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.
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.
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
- Access to discounted health club membership
- Staff rewards and recognition programs
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
Click APPLY or contact Daniel Moore or Karina McAuley Acting Managers of Prosthetics & Orthotics on 0427 007 753, or email daniel.moore@gh.org.au or for a confidential discussion.
All appointments are subject to a satisfactory police records check, immunisation clearance and Working with Children check and/or NDIS Worker Screening Check.
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.
Grampians Health is committed to providing a diverse and inclusive workforce. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, mature age workers and lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, intersex and asexual LGBTQIA+.
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 : The successful candidate must hold, or be prepared to undergo, an employee Working with Children Check (WWCC). Please advise if you currently hold an employee WWCC, if not are you willing to undergo one?
- 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.
- Essential : Do you hold a practising member of Australian Orthotic Prosthetic Association (AOPA)? Please attach evidence of this with your application.
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Closing Date
Position Description
Orthotist Prosthetist - Grade 1 - PD.pdf
Application Guide
Please note that this position will close at 11:45pm on the closing date.
Please ensure your application is added before this time as we do not accept late applications.
