SA Health
Job reference: 940260
Location: 5006 - NORTH ADELAIDE
Job status: Ongoing
Eligibility: Open to Everyone
- Women’s and Children’s Health Network, Sub-Acute and Allied Health, North Adelaide (5006)
- Salary
- Classification - AHP3 - Allied Health Professional L3 - $112,139 to $120,284 + 12% Superannuation and Salary Sacrifice Benefits
- Second Classification - AHP1/2 - Allied Health Professional L1/2 - $ 73,710 to $110,052 + 12% Superannuation and Salary Sacrifice Benefits
- Full Time, Ongoing Permanent Position
About WCHN
Join the Women’s and Children’s Health Network (WCHN), South Australia’s leading provider of care for women, babies, children and young people. We’re shaping the future of healthcare through compassion, innovation and excellence — with our communities at the heart of everything we do.
What WCHN Can Offer You
- Access to salary packaging benefits of up to $9,010 each FBT year for living expenses (e.g. mortgage, rent, utilities, groceries), plus an additional $2,650 each FBT year for meal entertainment expenses.
- Access to Fitness Passport (workplace health and fitness program that gives you and your family access to a wide choice of gyms and pools across South Australia.)
- Free public transport to and from the Women’s and Children’s Hospital for SA Health metropolitan hospital staff (excludes network community sites).
- Support for you and your family via our Employee Assistance Program.
- Relocation financial support may be negotiated, subject to eligibility. Click here for details and contact the enquires person for further information.
About the role
Join our Orthotics and Prosthetics team at the Women’s and Children’s Hospital in this exciting multi-classified AHP1/AHP2/AHP3 opportunity. Deliver specialised care to children and young people while developing your career within a supportive, innovative and multidisciplinary clinical environment.
This is a rare multi-classified opportunity offering appointment at the AHP1, AHP2 or AHP3 level depending on qualifications, experience and demonstrated capability. Whether you are an early-career clinician or graduate looking to build your expertise, an experienced practitioner seeking greater autonomy, or a senior clinician ready to provide leadership and mentorship, we encourage you to apply.
Key duties of the role
- Provide high-quality Orthotic and Prosthetic assessment, intervention and ongoing management for children and young people with a range of clinical needs.
- Deliver evidence-based, client-centred care, developing treatment plans that optimise function, mobility and quality of life.
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, families and external providers to support coordinated care and positive client outcomes.
- Contribute to service development, quality improvement, clinical governance and the implementation of contemporary Orthotic and Prosthetic practices.
- Support education, research and professional development activities, with opportunities to mentor, supervise and provide clinical leadership commensurate with experience and classification level.
Skills and Experience
- Degree qualification in Orthotics and Prosthetics (or equivalent recognised qualification), with eligibility for relevant professional membership requirements.
- Demonstrated clinical experience in Orthotic and Prosthetic practice, with classification and remuneration aligned to skills, experience and professional capability.
- Strong clinical reasoning, assessment and problem-solving skills, with the ability to manage a diverse clinical caseload.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with a commitment to collaborative multidisciplinary practice and client-centred care.
- Commitment to continuous learning, quality improvement, evidence-based practice and the delivery of safe, high-quality healthcare services.
Enquiries can be directed to
Rebecca Kelly
Position: Manager Orthotics and Prosthetics
Phone: 0881617381
E-mail: rebecca.kelly@sa.gov.au
Want to learn more about career opportunities at WCHN? Click Here to discover how you can Realise Your Potential and join one of our many teams making a positive difference in the community.
Stay connected with us! Follow WCHN on LinkedIn to keep up to date with new job opportunities and the latest news from across our network — Click Here to join the conversation
To learn more about this role — including key selection criteria, special conditions and minimum requirements — please refer to the attached role description and the document checklists below:
If you would like further information on applying and winning this role, go to our SA Health Careers Site for the Australian Applicant Guide or if you are an international applicant, check out the International Application Guide.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants are encouraged to apply.
Application Closing Date: Monday 6th July 2026 - 11:55PM
Applications close: 06/07/2026 11:55 PM
Flexibility Statement
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.
Orthotist / Prosthetist
