The Role:
Provide client-centered, evidence-based orthotic and prosthetic services for clients, involving effective collaboration with peer services, interdisciplinary teams and referrers.
Contribute to the enhancement of client services and quality systems as lead and directed by senior clinicians and managers of Orthotic Prosthetic Services Tasmania (OPST).
- Commitment to person-centered care provision for clients and their families.
- Experienced in the provision of orthotic/prosthetic services including knowledge of current evidence-based orthotic/prosthetic practices in acute and rehabilitation settings.
- Demonstrated ability to contribute to collaborative practices, and to work effectively with peer disciplines and referrers.
Note: - Please refer to the Statement of Duties for all the selection criteria of this position to address in your application.
The Team:
You will work as part of the Royal Hobart Hospital network, working directly with a team of 17. In a hospital setting means strong relationships between the multidisciplinary team whom we work alongside and contribute to an outstanding inpatient and outpatient service. Together with the wider Tasmanian Orthotics and Prosthetic Service, you will be offered support and guidance from an internationally experienced team from Launceston and the state’s North West.
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Details of appointment:
Permanent, full time, day worker (with on-call) position, working up to 76 hours per fortnight, commencing as soon as possible.
*notwithstanding hours to be negotiated with the successful applicant.
Applicants should note that, for a period of twelve months from the date of publication, this selection process may be used to fill subsequent or similar full time, part time, and casual vacancies.
Salary: $71,441 to $107,878 per annum. Our Employer 11.5% superannuation contribution is on top of this amount.
- Salary range is in accordance with Allied Health Professionals Public Sector Unions Wages Agreement No.2 of 2022
Allowances:
You’ll have access to salary package a range of benefits including living expenses up to $9,010 + $2,650 in meal entertainment each FBT year + other benefits if eligible.
In addition, the following allowances calculated on the salaried incremental point may be available:
- Professional Development Allowance of up to $1000 per annum
Benefits available to eligible candidates:
- Travel and relocation assistance support available up to $15,000 for eligible appointees.
- Professional development and accelerated pathways.
- Excellent leave benefits: 20 days annual leave (pro rata), 20 days personal leave (pro rata), and study assistance leave if eligible.
- Fitness Passport – You, and your family can access 40+ fitness facilities across Tasmania for just $13.95 per week per person, or $25.95 for a family.
Eligibility:
Successful applicants will be required to meet the essential criteria.
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Tertiary qualifications in Orthotics and Prosthetics, and evidence of membership of the Australian Orthotic Prosthetic Association.
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Eligible for membership with the Australian Orthotic Prosthetic Association.
Or where regulatory requirements exist, NDIS Q&S Commission Provider Registration Requirements or TGA personalised medical device regulation requirements.
*Registration/licences that are essential requirements of this role must remain current and valid at all times whilst employed in this role and the status of these may be checked at any time during employment. It is the employee’s responsibility to ensure that registration/licences remain current and to advise the Employer if their circumstances change. This includes notifying the Employer if a registration/licence is revoked, cancelled or has its conditions altered.
Note: - Please refer to the Application Guide for more information of Essential requirements, Desirable requirements and pre-employment check.
Download the Statement of Duties and any Associated Documents
We encourage you to review the Statement of Duties, Applicant Guide, prior to applying for an overview of the duties, program, selection process and application guidance.
Statement of Duties:
Application Guide:
How to apply:
Apply Online. Please click the "Apply" button on this screen to ensure that important questions about you are answered.
You will be prompted to complete a 1–2-page application detailing your experience, skills and knowledge as they relate to the attached Statement of Duties. A separate statement addressing the selection criteria in the Statement of Duties is not required.
For more information:
Applicants who require further information are encouraged to contact the Contact person for detailed information about the vacancy.
Name: Michael Battagello
Position: Clinical Lead -Orthotics/Prosthetics
Phone: (03)) 6166 7377
Email: michael.battagello@ths.tas.gov.au
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