Senior Orthotist/Prosthetist (530430)

Job Description

Department of HealthHospitals & Primary Care - Hospitals SthHospitals Sth - Allied Health Services Applications must be submitted by Sunday 23 February, 2025 11:55 PM AEST. Award/Classification: Allied Health Professionals Public Sector Unions Wages Agreement, Allied Health Professional, Level 3 Employment type: Part Time Region: South Location: OPST is located in the spacious Repatriation Hospital site, a part of the Royal Hobart Hospital. You will be in a diverse and energetic team of 17, including Orthotists, Prosthetists, Physiotherapists, Orthopaedic Technicians and Administrators. We pride ourselves in patient-centred care and this requires compassion and determination to improve the lives of the community we interact with. The Role: Provide leadership to the orthotic and/or prosthetic clinical teams within OPST. Coordinate the provision of an efficient and effective orthotic and/or prosthetic service, which includes facilitating consumer perspectives in service design, and providing support and training for clinical, technical and administrative teams. Provide client-centred, evidence-based orthotic and prosthetic services for clients, involving effective collaboration with peer services, interdisciplinary teams and referrers. Details of appointment: Permanent, part time, day worker (with on-call) position, working 30.4 hours per fortnight, commencing as soon as possible. Note: hours to be negotiated with the successful applicant. Applicants should note that, for a period of twelve months from the date of publication, this selection process may be used to fill subsequent or similar full time, part time, and casual vacancies. $110,425 to $121,907 per annum (Pro rata). Our Employer 11.5% superannuation contribution is on top of this amount. Salary Packaging: You’ll have access to salary package a range of benefits including living expenses up to $9,010 + $2,650 in meal entertainment each FBT year + other benefits if eligible. Benefits available to eligible candidates: Professional development and accelerated pathways. A range of leave entitlements, including study leave and Professional Development Support. Fitness Passport – You, and your family can access 40+ fitness facilities across Tasmania for just $13.95 per week per person, or $25.95 for a family. Successful applicants will be required to meet the essential criteria: Tertiary qualifications in Orthotics and Prosthetics, and evidence of membership of the Australian Orthotic Prosthetic Association. Current Registration to Work with Vulnerable People. Desirable criteria: Current Driver’s Licence. Post-graduate qualifications relevant to the requirements of the position. Note: Please refer to the Application Guide for more information of pre-employment check. Application Process: We encourage you to review the Statement of Duties and Applicant Guide prior to applying for an overview of the duties, program, selection process and application guidance. Apply Online. Please click the "Apply" button on this screen to ensure that important questions about you are answered. You will be prompted to complete a 1-2 page application detailing your experience, skills and knowledge as they relate to the attached Statement of Duties. A separate statement addressing the selection criteria in the Statement of Duties is not required. For more information: Applicants who require further information are encouraged to contact the Contact person for detailed information about the vacancy. Working at the Department of Health: Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence are the key values to work in Department of Health. We strongly encourage applicants from key communities including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, LGBTIQA+ people, and people living with disabilities. Review the Statement of Duties and consider if you meet the requirements. Speak to the Contact Officer if you have any questions. Submit your application including any additional documents as specified in each individual job vacancy notice. #J-18808-Ljbffr