Senior Orthotist
Why join NSLHD:
- Access generous staff benefits including salary packaging, fitness passport, flexible working and more.
- A challenging, inspiring and rewarding role with the opportunity to make a difference
Level 3 role providing both inpatient and outpatient orthotic care in a busy tertiary hospital specializing in spinal injuries and Burns.
Employment Type: Temporary Part Time until 6 February 2027 (with possibility of ongoing employment)
Position Classification: Orthotist / Prosthetist Level 3
Remuneration: $58.95 - $60.86 per hour
Hours Per Week: 30
Requisition ID: REQ637958
Who we are: We are a health service that touches thousands of lives across the Northern Sydney Local Health District, together as a team of like-minded people. We are passionate, driven and have the skills and knowledge to care for our patients whilst creating the best services possible. Our teams have meaningful, interesting and rewarding work everyday. We challenge and nurture each other, sharing our knowledge and experience so that we can deliver better care for everyone There’s a real sense of belonging here because we value and respect our patients, employees, and teams’ voices. You’ll feel a real privilege being a trusted caregiver in our patients, their families, their carers, and our communities’ lives.
- Innovation is at our core, with opportunities for research driven evidence based practice, ensuring our work remains engaging and fulfilling.
- Clear pathways for career progression, supported by training secondments, recognition and mentorship, empower employee and leaders alike to reach their professional goals.
- Join us on a journey to a place where every achievement is celebrated and every opportunity is embraced.
Join us on a journey to a place where every achievement is celebrated and every opportunity is embraced.
NSLHD is proud of our diverse and inclusive workplaces, a place where health care professionals can thrive and feel they belong. We are committed to ensure that all our people feel respected and participate safely within a work environment without aggression, sexual harassment, discrimination and racism.
Where you'll be working
Royal North Shore Hospital
What you'll be doing
Provide Paediatric Orthotics service for patients in the NSLHD. Provide Orthotics Service to inpatients at Graythwaite and Ryde Hospital. Assist with Royal North Shore Orthotic Department inpatient and outpatient workload. This includes both acute and rehabilitation covering a range of health conditions including stroke, burns and spinal injuries. Deliver a high quality clinical service based on evidence based practice and established professional orthotic standards. Exercise independent professional judgement using advanced problem solving and techniques which may require expansion, adaption and modification of existing methods. Participate in multi –discipline patient management meetings in regard to orthotic intervention. Provide professional feedback and participate in developing educational materials to patients/carers/guardians. Run Orthotics Clinic with Rehabilitation specialists and Allied Health Teams.
People of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander background are encouraged to apply.
Candidates will need to meet the following criteria:
- Must hold as a minimum a bachelor degree in prosthetics and/or orthotics which provides eligibility for membership of the Australian Orthotic Prosthetic Association, or other qualification deemed equivalent by the employer. Demonstrated experience as a level 2 Orthotist.
- Extensive postgraduate experience working with children/adults with developed advanced skill in the neurological lower limb assessment and management using evidence based practice.
Demonstrated ability to work well in a multidisciplinary environment.
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For role related queries or questions contact Upeksha Peiris on Iromi.Peiris@health.nsw.gov.au or 02 9463 2303.
This is a NSW Health Category A position which requires immunisation and screening for certain diseases. The full list of requirements are outlined in the NSW Health OASV Policy (Page 11). You will be required to complete the OASV Undertaking/ Declaration Form and TB Assessment Tool during the recruitment process. Please upload this with your application along with any other vaccination evidence that you may have
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Applications Close: 12 February 2026
Tentative Interview Dates: Week commencing 16 February 2026
