Level 1/2 Orthotist
Employment Type: Permanent Full Time
Position Classification: Orthotist / Prosthetist Lvl 1
Remuneration: 76364 - 89232 full time equivalent base salary range (+12% super + 17.5% leave loading and salary packaging)
Hours Per Week: 38
Requisition ID: REQ664151
Location: Westmead
Applications Close: Midnight on 10 June 2026
For role related queries or questions contact Nadia Vigna on nadia.vigna@health.nsw.gov.au
At the Sydney Children's Hospitals Network, every role helps children and young people live their healthiest lives.
As the largest paediatric health service in Australia, we care for thousands of children each year, in hospital and at home. Our people are united by compassion, collaboration and excellence in care.
What you'll be doing
To Provide orthotic care to patients of the Sydney Children's hospital network.
Primary Function
Responsible for providing clinical, technical and administrative aspects of orthotic care to patients referred to the Orthotics Department, and through participation in the Orthotics team, works towards the achievement of the mission, philosophy and objectives of the Orthotics Department and the Sydney Children's Hospital Network.
Level 1 Health professionals are newly qualified employees or beginning practitioners who are developing their skills and competencies under professional supervision. Level 1 staff exercise professional judgement commensurate with their years of experience, as experience is gained, the level of professional judgement increases and direct professional supervision decreases. Level 1 staff participate in quality activities and workplace education. After working as a health professional for 12 months, Level 1 staff may be required to provide supervision to undergraduate students on observational placements and to work experience students.
Level 2 health professionals are expected to have obtained respective new practitioner competencies and to perform duties in addition to those at Level Health professionals at this level are competent independent practitioners who have at least 3 years clinical experience in their profession and work under minimal direct professional supervision.
Positions at this level are required to exercise independent professional judgement on routine matters. They may require direct professional supervision from more senior staff members when performing novel, complex or critical tasks. Level 2 staff may be required to supervise Level 1 health professionals and technical and support staff as required. Level 2 health professionals may be required to teach and supervise undergraduate students, including those on clinical placements. Positions at this level assist in the development of policies, procedures, standards and practices, participate in quality improvement activities and may participate in clinical research activities as required.
- Manage an orthotic caseload with supervision as required to meet the needs of patients and families.
- Provide an orthotic service in keeping with the competency standards of the Australian orthotic and prosthetic association inc.
- Deliver high quality orthotic care
- Ensure patient safety
- Operate within a team environment and contribute to a positive workplace environment.
- Permit effective evaluation of the orthotic service and strive to continually improve the devices and the service we provide to our patients and families.
- Maintain adequate stock
- Maintain a hazard-free work environment
- Participate in performance review to help insure continuous improvement
- Participate in on-going education
- Education, support and promotion of the orthotic profession
- Maintain accurate patient statistics and records
- Participate in team and department meetings, in-service sessions, quality activities and staff appraisals
Additional Benefits (for eligible employees): Flexible work opportunities, Salary packaging and meal entertainment benefits, accrued days off (ADOs), fitness passport, employee assistance program (EAP)
How to Apply:
Click ‘Apply Online’ and submit your application including:
- A resume (maximum 5 pages) outlining your experience
- Responses to the questions below:
- 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.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to work autonomously and within teams.
- Prior experience working at an orthotic or prosthetic facility is desirable, but not essential.Willingness to undergo further professional development and contribute to research.
Child Safe Standards:
SCHN is committed to maintaining a child-safe environment that respects and upholds the rights of children and young people, in line with NSW Health’s commitment to the Child Safe Standards. We aim to ensure that children and young people feel safe, supported, and included in their care. All current and prospective staff are expected to prioritise the safety, welfare, and well-being of children and young people, actively working to protect them from harm and abuse.
Additional Information:
SCHN is an Equal Opportunity Employer that values diversity, recognising that a diverse workforce strengthens our culture and enhances the care we provide to children, young people and their families.
Permanent NSW Health roles require Australian citizenship or permanent residency. Temporary visa holders may be considered where no suitable Australian citizen or permanent resident is identified.
NSW Health vaccination and screening requirements must be met prior to commencement.
This position requires a Working with Children Check (WWCC) issued by the Office of the Children’s Guardian.
Where required, overseas qualifications must be formally assessed by the Department of Education or relevant authority for recognition in Australia.
An Eligibility List may be created for future permanent and temporary full or part time vacancies.
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Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are strongly encouraged to apply. We recognise the value of Aboriginal staff providing health care to Aboriginal children and families. For application support, visit the NSW Health Aboriginal Recruitment tool, Stepping Up to assist in preparing your application, or contact the SCHN’s Aboriginal Workforce Consultant at SCHN-EA-AboriginalHealthDirectorate@health.nsw.gov.au
For technical support please contact 1300 679 367
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