The Royal Melbourne Hospital is one of Australia’s leading public healthcare providers.

Join the team. Build a career. We are looking for a passionate and dedicated Prosthetic & Orthotic Technician to join our Prosthetics and Orthotics team. This is a full time, fixed term opportunity.

Lead Technical Officer Prosthetics & Orthotics (Fixed Term)

The Royal Melbourne Hospital

• Full Time Fixed Term opportunity (13 April 2026 – 30 November 2026)
• Lead technical operations within a specialised Prosthetics & Orthotics service
• Drive innovation, safety and excellence in fabrication services

About the role

• Provide technical leadership for Prosthetics & Orthotics fabrication services across RMH Parkville and RMH Royal Park.
• Oversee daily laboratory operations, ensuring safe, efficient and high-quality device production.
• Lead and support technical staff through supervision, education and performance guidance.
• Drive quality control, materials innovation and compliance with safe operating procedures.

Key responsibilities

In this role, you will:

• Lead and supervise the Technical Officer team, providing coaching, feedback and performance support
• Oversee daily fabrication workflow to ensure high-quality, timely production of prosthetic and orthotic devices
• Drive innovation in fabrication techniques and materials while maintaining rigorous quality control standards
• Strengthen communication and collaboration between technical and clinical teams

Benefits of working at RMH

• Salary packaging options – increase your take-home pay
• 5 weeks annual leave plus monthly ADOs for full-time employees
• Discounted gym membership through Fitness Passport
• A values-led organisation committed to equity, inclusion and belonging

Interested?
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Recruitment is ongoing and interviews may commence as applications are received. Early applications are encouraged as the role may close once filled.

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All appointments are made subject to a satisfactory Criminal History Record Check and satisfactory Working With Children Check.

The RMH is committed to creating a culturally safe environment as a collective responsibility. We draw on our principles of self-determination, equity, accountability, and shared learning to create a culturally responsive health system that challenges how we strive for continuous quality improvement to meet the expectations of the communities and patients we serve.

RMH is a child safe organisation, committed to upholding the rights, safety, and wellbeing of children and young people in line with the Child Safe Standards.

As a leader in healthcare, we recognise the need to foster a culture of equity, inclusion, and belonging. We encourage people of all backgrounds, identities, and abilities to apply, and will provide adjustments to support equitable participation.