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• Central Adelaide Local Health Network, Woodville South
• Salary  AHA-2   $58,709 - $63,154  p.a. (pro rata) + Superannuation and Salary Sacrifice Benefits
• Full-time temporary up to 22/5/26

Come and visit the department and learn more about the role. If you wish to attend, please contact Akie Ono at CALHNOrthoticsandprosthetics@sa.gov.au by 25th April 2025.

About the Role

Working under general direction, you will contribute to the Central Adelaide Local Health Network (CALHN) Orthotics and Prosthetics Service. Working in partnership with other healthcare professionals, you will assist with providing clinical services to patients and perform technical fabrication and maintenance of client orthotic and prosthetic devices.  You will assist O&P clinicians with the fitting of simple orthotic devices and provide patient education and advice in the safe use and maintenance of equipment provided. You will be responsible for maintaining adequate levels of consumables, and the cleanliness and safety of facilities and equipment. You will be required to perform some administrative duties within the department. This may include documenting accurate patient histories, recording accurate and timely workload data, photocopying, filing and undertaking routine administrative tasks for the team. The Queen Elizabeth Hospital offers a diverse complex clinical presentation and supportive work environment. Working for us, you will have access to attractive salary sacrificing options.

You will have prior experience working with people in a caregiving or therapeutic role, including giving manual handling assistance to people with physical disabilities. Applying rehabilitation/therapeutic skills in working with people who have disabilities or are in an acute stage of illness or injury, you will interact with others in a tactful, sensitive and ethical manner. Displaying the initiative required to carry out routine tasks without direction and to report issues requiring attention, you will bring the ability to manage your own workload and prioritise tasks effectively.

About You

To succeed in this role, you will bring a blend of practical skills, relevant experience, and a commitment to patient care. We are looking for someone who has:

• Physical & Practical Skills: The physical strength and flexibility to safely handle patients and equipment, along with the ability to apply rehabilitation skills under direction.
• Patient Care & Observational Skills: The ability to recognise and respond to changes in patient condition, and the initiative to escalate concerns when necessary.
• Experience & Workload Management: Previous experience in a caregiving or therapeutic role, with a demonstrated ability to manage your own workload and prioritise tasks effectively.
• Knowledge & Communication: A solid understanding of rehabilitation conditions, therapy approaches, and work health and safety principles, alongside excellent communication and documentation skills.

About CALHN

At Central Adelaide (CALHN), we’re shaping the future of health through excellence in clinical care, research, and innovation.  As South Australia’s largest health network, we deliver exceptional, safe and connected healthcare—for our patients, our community, and our people.

With more than 17,000 dedicated employees, every day at CALHN presents an opportunity to make a real impact—not because it’s expected, but because our values guide us to be our best.

Join us and be part of a team that’s driven by a commitment to a seamless safe and connected experience for all. 

Find out more about our stories , our network, and the opportunities to be part of CALHN.

Benefit of Joining CALHN 

At CALHN, we're dedicated to your career satisfaction and wellbeing, offering tailored benefits for healthcare professionals, including:

• Salary Attractions: Flexible options for salary packaging covering living expenses, meal and entertainment allowances, and novated leasing.
• Annual Leave: Enjoy paid recreation leave for essential rejuvenation, with leave loading applied.
• Flexible Work Arrangements: The South Australian public sector promotes diversity and flexible ways of working including part-time. Applicants are encouraged to discuss the flexible working arrangements for this role. 
• Health and Fitness Benefits: Access to Fitness Passport, a discounted workplace health and fitness program available to CALHN staff and their families. 
• Career Opportunities: Explore career growth within the SA Health system with opportunities for skill development and movement across various metropolitan and regional sites. 
• Employee Assistance Program: Confidential counselling and support services are available via our Employee Assistance Program.

Join CALHN for a fulfilling career bolstered by comprehensive benefits and unwavering commitment to your success.

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion 

CALHN is an Equal Opportunities employer committed to providing an inclusive workplace that embraces diversity and inclusion for all employees. We strongly encourage applications from people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent, culturally diverse backgrounds, disability, all genders, and LGBTQI+ community.

Application Information:

• Please refer to the role description for essential educational/vocational qualifications that may be required.
• Appointment will be subject to a satisfactory Criminal History Check and compliant Immunisation screening as indicated in the role description.
• SA Health Services are required to implement the Addressing vaccine preventable disease: Occupational assessment, screening and vaccination policy in the workplace.

Please note that unsolicited applications from recruitment agencies or third parties will not be accepted for this position.

Job ref: 884133

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Application Closing Date

11.55 pm Sunday 4 May 2025

Refer to the SA Health Career Website - How to apply for further information

 900408 RD Orthotics Prosthetics Assistant.pdf

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