AddressProsthetic/Orthotic Technician – 12 Months fixed 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
- Maintenance of equipment and machinery, ordering and maintenance of stock, application of OH&S practices and administrative tasks
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
Click APPLY or contact David Butler, Manager - Prosthetics & Orthotics on 0427 007 ***, or email ************@gh.org.au 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+.
