Job Description
Prosthetist / Orthotist Casual Grade 2
Req ID:  6314
Posting Start Date:  20/02/2026
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Work Location:  The RMH Parkville (City campus) & 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: 

Prosthetist / Orthotist – Grade 2 Casual

The Royal Melbourne Hospital

  • Deliver high-quality, client-centred orthotic care within an interdisciplinary rehabilitation team.
  • Enjoy flexible rostering as a casual employee
  • Based at Royal Park Campus, but may require working on-site at RMH City, Western Hospital Footscray or Sunshine Hospital.

 

About the Role

  • Based at the Royal Park Campus, you will provide assessment, prescription and supply of orthotic devices, supporting outpatient rehabilitation and collaborating closely with the interdisciplinary community therapy service (CTS) team.
  • Contribute to efficient outpatient service delivery, supports junior staff and participates in case conferences and team planning.
  • This position offers opportunity to be part of an established Prosthetics & Orthotics team, in a major amputee rehabilitation service.

Key Responsibilities

In this role, you will:

  • Deliver high-quality assessment, prescription and supply of orthotic devices for outpatient rehabilitation
  • Work collaboratively with CTS teams, attending case conferences and business meetings
  • Support junior staff and assist with student education where required
  • Ensure accurate documentation within the electronic medical record
  • Contribute to safe work practices, risk management and service improvement initiatives

About You

Qualifications

  • Bachelor of Prosthetics & Orthotics (or equivalent).

Essential

  • Eligibility as an NDIS provider.
  • Working with Children Check.
  • Commitment to The Melbourne Way – People First, Lead with Kindness, Excellence Together.

Desirable

  • Membership with AOPA.
  • Experience delivering outpatient Prosthetics & Orthotics services.

Benefits of Working at RMH

  • Salary packaging options – earn up to $12,000 tax free!
  • Access to discounted gyms and health clubs via Fitness Passport.
  • Strong learning, development and career progression opportunities.
  • Be part of a supportive, values-led organisation.

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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.
Name and Contact:  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 (https://ccyp.vic.gov.au/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.