Job Description
Grade 1 Technical Officer
Req ID:  4931
Posting Start Date:  23/03/2026
Advertisement End Date:  21/04/2026
Work Location:  The RMH Royal Park

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 individual to join The Royal Melbourne Hospital.
Job Description: 

Technical Officer – Prosthetics & Orthotics

  • Part-time opportunity based at the Royal Park Campus
  • Opportunity to work within a multidisciplinary team
  • Supportive and dynamic team environment that fosters collaboration and professional growth

About the Royal Melbourne Hospital (RMH):

RMH part of the Parkville Precinct and is one of Australia's leading public hospitals, providing a comprehensive range of specialist medical, surgical, and mental health services, as well as rehabilitation, aged care, specialist clinics and community programs.

Are you practical, hands-on, and passionate about helping people regain independence and mobility? Join our Prosthetics & Orthotics team at the Royal Melbourne Hospital and play a key role in supporting patients through their rehabilitation journey.

About the role:

As a Technical Officer, you’ll:

  • Manufacture custom orthopaedic devices based on specifications from Prosthetists and Orthotists
  • Apply expertise in plastic moulding, fibre lamination, CAD design, 3D printing, and safe operation of power tools
  • Oversee inventory management and maintain a safe, compliant workshop environment
  • Provide training and mentorship to junior Technical Officers, students, and clinical staff in fabrication techniques

About you:

  • Experience in prosthetics and orthotics is desirable; however, candidates from technical or trade backgrounds are strongly encouraged to apply, with on-the-job training provided
  • Applications from Orthopaedic Technologists, plaster technicians, and Allied Health Assistants are welcomed
  • Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively within a team, supported by strong communication skills
  • High attention to detail with the ability to work effectively under deadlines
  • Willingness to share knowledge and actively support the development of junior colleagues

Benefits of working at RMH:

  • Work in a collaborative team that values innovation and patient-centred care
  • Enjoy flexible work conditions and 5 weeks pro rata of annual leave
  • Access the latest tools and technology, including CAD and 3D printing
  • Contribute to life-changing care for people recovering from stroke, amputation, and other conditions

Interested? Click on the apply button! Recruitment is ongoing, and interviews may commence as applications are received. Early applications are encouraged as the role may close once filled.

Please click here to view the position description!

For a confidential discussion or more information, please reach out using the contact details below.

 
Advertisement Contact (Name and phone):  Mark Graf or Hannah Furlong 83872288

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.