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.

Prosthetist / Orthotist – Grade 2 Community Therapy Services Orthotist

The Royal Melbourne Hospital

• Deliver high-quality, client-centred orthotic care within an interdisciplinary rehabilitation team.
• Support outpatient rehabilitation programs across Community Therapy Services (CTS).
• Part-time 0.4 EFT ongoing opportunity based at Royal Park Campus, but may require working on-site at RMH City, Western Hospital Footscray or Sunshine Hospital.

About the Royal Melbourne Hospital (RMH)

The Royal Melbourne Hospital is part of the Parkville Precinct and 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.

About the Role

RMH is seeking a Grade 2 Prosthetist/Orthotist to join our Prosthetics & Orthotics team, working 0.4EFT within Community Therapy Services (CTS). 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 CTS team. This role contributes to efficient outpatient service delivery, supports junior staff and participates in case conferences and team planning.

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!
• 5 weeks annual leave plus monthly ADOs for full-time employees.
• 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.

For a full Position Description, please click here.

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.

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.