NSW Government

Technical Officer - Orthotics

🔍 Westmead, The Childrens Hospital at Westmead | Western Sydney

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Technician
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The Sydney Children's Hospitals Network
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REQ691521 Requisition #

Employment Type: Permanent Full Time
Position Classification: Tech Off Gde 1
Remuneration: 71338.54 - 85248.83 full-time equivalent base salary range (+12% super + 17.5% leave loading and salary packaging) 
Hours Per Week: 38
Requisition ID: REQ691521
Location: Westmead
Applications Close: Midnight on 20 September 2026
For role related queries or questions contact David Latimore on david.latimore@health.nsw.gov.au

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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
 

The Grade 1 Orthotic Technician is responsible for providing technical support to orthotists and the manufacture of a comprehensive range of orthotic and related devices for patients referred to the Orthotic Department. This includes fabrication, adjustment, modification, maintenance and repair of orthoses as requested by the orthotist, workshop supervisor or manager. The technician may be asked to attend outpatient clinics, clinical rooms or hospital wards to assist the attending orthotist. This includes assisting the orthotist during casting or measure taking procedures. The Grade 1 Orthotic Technician may have in-depth knowledge or specialise in one or more areas of technical production and design and may be called upon to provide advice of a technical nature in regard to a particular orthosis, design or method of manufacture. 
 

Additional Benefits (where applicable): 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:

  1. Diploma / Certificate Orthotic & Prosthetic Technology, highly regarded however, not essential. Person's with Trades background encouraged to apply eg: fitting and machining, carpentry
  2. Good Communication skills and the ability to work as part of a team.
  3. Willingness to undergo further training and development.
  4. Prior work experience as an orthotic/prosthetic technical assistant or orthotic technician, highly regarded however not essential as training will be provided. Please list any relevant hand skills or trades background
  5. Ability to make a range of Orthotic devices to a high standard, highly regarded however not essential as training will be provided.
  6. 6. Flexibility within the work environment with the ability to prioritise tasks as requested/ required.
  7. Ability to work to deadlines within a busy working environment.

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.

Need more information? 
  1) Click here for the Position Description 
  2) Find out more about applying for this position

 

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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