Acting Senior Prosthetist & Clinical Lead at St Vincents Health Network Sydney Public Hospital

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

08 Feb, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

10 Nov, 25

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Clinical Leadership, Prosthetic Care, Operational Management, Service Delivery, Quality Improvement, Education, Team Support, NDIS Services

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

Job Description: • Temporary Full-Time Position – 12-Month Fixed Term • Fitzroy Location • Senior Leadership Opportunity • Flexible Working Arrangements Available About the Role We are seeking an experienced and motivated clinician to lead the prosthetic service at one of Melbourne’s leading tertiary hospitals. In this temporary leadership role, you will oversee the delivery of expert clinical care for amputees accessing services at St Vincent’s Hospital Melbourne (SVHM). Key Responsibilities Manage a complex inpatient and outpatient prosthetic caseload across all amputation levels, including hands-on technical work as required Provide clinical leadership, supervision and support to clinicians, technicians, administrative staff and students Contribute as part of the department leadership team, supporting the Chief Prosthetist/Orthotist in operational management and service delivery Lead and participate in service planning, education, quality improvement and strategic initiatives About You Bachelor of Prosthetics and Orthotics (or equivalent) Eligibility for Australian Orthotic Prosthetic Association membership Current NDIS Worker Screening Check (or willingness to obtain) Extensive clinical experience providing prosthetic care for amputees Leadership skills to support required responsibilities Experience delivering services as a National Disability Insurance Scheme provider What we offer A focus on wellbeing initiatives, with regular events and programs Confidential, solutions-focused employee counselling A healthy work/life balance encouraged. Full time employment comes with a monthly Accrued Day Off (additional day off per month!) Ability to join Fitness Passport - Your pass to an extensive choice of fitness facilities Salary Packaging – Increase your take home pay! In the heart of Fitzroy, CBD at our doorstep, close to some of Melbourne’s best cafes, public transport and lots of carparks Discounts and Promotions always available through our Foundation Culture of continuous improvement About the Prosthetics and Orthotics Department The Prosthetics & Orthotics Department at St Vincent’s Hospital Melbourne (SVHM) is based at the Fitzroy campus and also operates clinics at St George’s Health Service in Kew. Our large, dynamic team provides comprehensive services across acute, subacute, outpatient and community settings. Our expanding prosthetic service delivers care across all aspects of amputee management, including complex and specialist cohorts such as clients from the Sarcoma Service and Correctional Health. Working at St Vincent’s St Vincent’s Hospital Melbourne (SVHM) is a leading teaching, research and tertiary health service. SVHM provides a diverse range of adult clinical services and is driven by values of Compassion, Justice, Integrity and Excellence. Application Please attach your resume and cover letter addressing the key selection criteria in section 8 of the position description. For any enquiries please contact Manager of Prosthetics and Orthotics, Tim Muling: timothy.muling@svha.org.au Shortlisting for this position will commence immediately. We encourage you to apply promptly as the advertisement may close early should a suitable applicant be sourced. We encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and abilities. Inclusion is essential to our mission and diversity reflects the community we serve. Please visit our website, for further information regarding our Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Employment at SVHM. SVHA has a duty of care under work health and safety legislation to eliminate and/or control the risk of transmission of vaccine preventable diseases in healthcare settings. You may therefore be required to undergo mandatory immunisations/vaccinations (including flu vaccinations). Review the following documents: Closing Date: 9 December 2025 11:59pm Reconciliation Action Plan: At St Vincent's we acknowledge the importance of creating a work environment that is welcoming, safe, equitable and inclusive for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Employees. As part of our Commitment to Reconciliation and Closing the Gap in employment related outcomes, we encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples. For further information, visit https://www.svha.org.au/about-us/reconciliation or get in contact at indigenouscareers@svha.org.au View Reconciliation Action Plan Code of Conduct: View Code of Conduct Set up Job Alerts to see future opportunities that interest you. New users can click Create Account from the Sign-in screen. St Vincent’s Health Australia has been serving Australians with compassionate health and aged care since our first hospital was established in Sydney in 1857. Founded by the Sisters of Charity more than 180 years ago, St Vincent’s is a clinical, research and education leader delivering private hospital, public hospital and aged care services across NSW, VIC and QLD. Our founder, Mary Aikenhead’s vision, commitment and inspiration lives on in us and the work we do. From modest beginnings, St Vincent’s Health Australia is today the nation’s largest not-for-profit health and aged care provider, offering services in Queensland, New South Wales and Victoria, including public and private hospitals and aged care facilities. The St Vincent’s family comprises 22,000 outstanding nurses, researchers, cooks, doctors, executives, administrators, cleaners, volunteers and more. Click Forgot your password? from the Sign-in screen and follow the instructions to reset.

Responsibilities

Manage a complex inpatient and outpatient prosthetic caseload while providing clinical leadership and support to the team. Participate in service planning, education, quality improvement, and strategic initiatives.