At a Glance
- Tasks: Provide clinical assessment and orthotic services to enhance patient mobility.
- Company: Join HealthShare NSW, a leader in healthcare services.
- Benefits: Enjoy great leave conditions, salary packaging, and wellbeing programs.
- Other info: Diverse and inclusive workplace with opportunities for growth.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in people's lives while advancing your career.
- Qualifications: Must have relevant experience and Australian work rights.
Join to apply for the Senior Orthotist Level 3 role at HealthShare NSW.
Base pay range A$112,396.00/yr - A$116,038.00/yr.
Position Classification: Orthotist Level 3 (Year 1 to Year 2).
Remuneration: $112,396.00 to $116,038.00 per annum, plus leave loading and 12% superannuation.
Location: Lambton (John Hunter Hospital).
The Opportunity:
Hunter Prosthetics Orthotics Service (HPOS) is seeking a motivated and experienced Senior Orthotist to join our team in Newcastle. In this role, you’ll provide clinical assessment and orthotic services to inpatients, outpatients, and community clients. You’ll also support the clinical management of junior staff and collaborate within a multidisciplinary team to plan and implement patient care. Based at John Hunter Hospital, HPOS serves the Hunter and Northern NSW regions. Our team of 11 clinical, 3 technical, and 2 administrative staff is dedicated to enhancing patient mobility and quality of life. With on-site manufacturing, 3D scanning, and access to local 3D printing, we deliver innovative orthotic solutions. As a registered NDIS provider, we care for patients funded through EnableNSW, HNELHD, and other private and not-for-profit entities.
Enjoy the lifestyle in Newcastle, a vibrant coastal city with stunning beaches, a thriving dining scene, and easy access to the Hunter Valley. If you are interested in joining a team passionate about helping patients and their families achieve their mobility goals, we encourage you to apply today!
Why Work for HealthShare NSW?
- Great leave conditions: enjoy one day off each month as an ADO, annual leave loading (a bonus extra payment of 17.5%) and 14 weeks’ paid parental leave for eligible employees.
- Salary packaging and novated leasing: you can access up to $2782 extra per year in your pay.
- Wellbeing programs: access a large array of wellbeing programs designed to support your physical, mental, and emotional health.
- Commitment to career development: Expansive free online training, talent programs, study leave and internal development opportunities to accelerate your career.
- Rewarding role and community contribution: Make a difference in people's lives by assisting those in need and actively contributing to your community.
Eligibility Requirements:
- Meet essential requirements as outlined in the Position Description.
- Candidates must have Australian work rights (citizens, permanent residents, or valid work visa). Permanent roles are open to Australian citizens and permanent residents, while temporary and casual roles welcome applicants with a visa.
- This is a NSW Health Category A position which requires immunisation and Tuberculosis (TB) screening.
How to Apply:
- Click Apply Now at the top of the job advertisement.
- Attach your resume and provide answers to the Targeted Questions listed on the page.
We are Diverse and Inclusive:
We welcome applications from all ages and genders, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, culturally and linguistically diverse groups, the LGBTIQ+ community, veterans, carers, and people with disability.
Talent Pool:
An eligibility list from this recruitment may be created for future casual, permanent, or temporary full-time or part-time positions within the next 6 months.
Applications Close: 11:59pm, Sunday 7 September 2025.
Senior Orthotist Level 3 employer: HealthShare NSW
HealthShare NSW is an exceptional employer that prioritises diversity and inclusion, creating a supportive environment for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. With generous benefits such as flexible working arrangements, extensive career development opportunities, and a commitment to community impact, employees can thrive both personally and professionally while making a meaningful difference in the lives of others.
