Orthotist roles in busy tertiary centre, specialising in spinal injury and burns. New Graduates encouraged to apply.
Employment Type: Permanent Full Time Positions Available
Position Classification: Orthotist / Prosthetist Level 1/2
Remuneration: $1,463.51 - $2,087.89 per week
Hours Per Week: 38
Requisition ID: REQ632559
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.
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 Orthotics Department
What you'll be doing
Royal North Shore Hospital is a tertiary and quaternary referral hospital. The Orthotic Department delivers care across multiple level 5 and 6 services. Care is delivered in ICU, ED, orthopaedics, paediatrics, state-wide spinal service, and the state-wide burns service among others. Outreach services are provided to Ryde and Hornsby Hospitals.
The department employs junior and senior orthotists to deliver innovative orthotic care to the community.
We welcome new graduates and experienced orthotists to apply for the advertised level 1/2 roles.
People of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander background are encouraged to apply.
Candidates will need to meet the following criteria:
- Bachelor or post graduate degree prosthetics and/or orthotics and eligibility for membership of the Australian Orthotic Prosthetic Association.
- Demonstrate skills and knowledge in the provision of Orthotic service to consumers, carers and families requiring assessment, intervention, appropriate referral and discharge planning.
Demonstrated ability to prioritise and manage workload demands, meet deadlines and complete activities (including ability to work within scope of practice and seek assistance when required).
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For role related queries or questions contact Upeksha Peiris on Iromi.Peiris@health.nsw.gov.au
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: 23 January 2026
Interviews scheduled for week commencing 2 February 2026
