Orthotist Prosthetist Grade 1 or 2

The Hospital:

The Royal Children’s Hospital’s (RCH) Vision is “A world where all kids thrive”.

RCH is a cornerstone member of the Melbourne Children’s Campus, partnering with Murdoch Children’s Research Institute, The University of Melbourne Department of Paediatrics and The Royal Children’s Hospital Foundation.

RCH has cared for the children and young people of Victoria for more than 150 years since it was founded in 1870. A full range of paediatrics and adolescent health services are provided plus tertiary and quaternary care for the most critically ill and medically complex patients in Victoria, Tasmania, southern NSW and other states around Australia and overseas. The Hospital has more than 6,000 staff, a budget of $850M, 12 wards and 350 beds. Annually, the RCH has 300,000+ Specialist Clinic appointments, 90,000+ Emergency Department presentations and 20,000 elective surgeries.

The RCH is committed to the Child Safe Standards. 

RCH enjoys high employee engagement and is committed to staff safety and a positive culture through enactment of our Compact.

For further Information on RCH is available here.

Orthotist Prosthetist Grade 1 or 2

• Work for Australia’s leading Children’s Hospital
• Ongoing training and development opportunities
• Friendly and supportive team environment

About the Role

This is a Fixed Term Full Time, 76hrs/fortnight, position to cover Parental Leave until 30/10/2026

The Orthotic and Prosthetic Unit at RCH is seeking a fixed term, full time Grade One or Grade Two Orthotist to join their dynamic team.

This is a clinical position responsible for the Orthotic management of children with a diverse range of orthopaedic and neurological conditions. There is a high proportion of custom work which is well supported by a team of competent and capable technicians.  

Classification for this position will range from CO7–CP51  (base salary $70,590 to $103,924 per annum, plus superannuation plus salary packaging)

What you'll achieve

• Deliver consistently excellent evidence-based orthotic care comprising of in and outpatient interventions for children and young adults with orthopaedic or neuromuscular conditions.
• Maintain clinical documentation, records and data as per discipline specific guidelines and RCH procedures.
• Participate in professional development activities to ensure that best clinical practice is maintained.
• Actively contribute to the continuous improvement of health care quality and patient safety.

Your skills and experience

• Master of Clinical Prosthetics & Orthotics or Bachelor of Prosthetics and Orthotics or equivalent.
• Evidence of eligibility for membership to AOPA.
• Demonstrated commitment to work and contribute as part of a team.

If this sounds like you, click here for Grade 1 or click here for Grade 2 to view the position description.

About the Department

The department provides orthoses (braces/supportive devices) and prostheses (artificial limbs) to children and adolescents who have acute and/or chronic conditions requiring treatment. Orthotist Prosthetists are skilled in the treatment of a wide range of neuromuscular-skeletal conditions, as well as providing treatment post surgically, for fracture management and positional plagiocephaly. 

What we offer:

• The department offers a supportive learning environment, with great opportunities to advance clinical experience.  We strive for consistent excellence in all facets of our work.
• Professional development and special events
• Culture of continuous improvement 

Other requirements:

• Current National Criminal Record Check, or willing to obtain
• Valid Working with Children Check
• Current NDIS Worker Screening Check, or willing to obtain
• Compliance with RCHs “Staff Immunisation - Prevention of Vaccine Preventable Diseases” procedure 

Application process

To apply, you will need a resume and a tailored cover letter outlining your skills, experience, and suitability for the position in line with the requirements of the position description.

Shortlisting for this position will commence immediately, we encourage you to apply promptly!

For more information about this position please contact Matt Carlile, Senior Orthotist Ph:03 93459300 Email: matt.carlile@rch.org.au

Why work at the RCH?

RCH enjoys high employee engagement and is committed to staff safety and a positive culture through enactment of our Compact. We offer the opportunity to work in world-class facilities, surrounded by Royal Park and only a short tram trip from the heart of Melbourne city.

We also offer discounted staff parking, salary packaging, and an award-winning health and wellbeing program.

The RCH is committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people from culturally and/or linguistically diverse background, all members of the LGBTQI community and people with disability.

It is a requirement of your employment that you be vaccinated against Influenza annually for Category A and B roles, in compliance with any public health orders in place at the relevant time, unless you have a medical exception in line with those public health orders, which has been accepted by The Royal Children’s Hospital.  Applicants will be required to provide their Australian Government Immunisation History Statement, it is a requirement of the RCH to collect, record and hold vaccination information.

It is also a requirement of your employment that you comply with any direction given by The Royal Children’s Hospital that you be vaccinated against, or prove immunity to, any other disease, unless you have a relevant exemption, and offers of employment are conditional on successful completion of background checks including reference checks. 

Are you ready to join our team? 

 Apply online by clicking on the “Apply” button

Applications close 17 November 2025