Skilled trades technician - Prosthetic Technician fabrication

Alfred Health

Alfred Health is a leader in health care delivery, improvement, research and education. We are the main provider of health services to people living in the inner southeast suburbs of Melbourne, from ambulatory to inpatient and home and community-based services.

• Permanent position
• Full time (80 hours per fortnight + monthly ADO)
• Technical Officer Grade 1, Year 1-4 (TO11-TO14)
• Located at Caulfield Hospital
• Great staff benefits!

The Department

The Prosthetic and Orthotic Department in conjunction with the Amputee Unit, aims to provide a full range of rehabilitation services to cater for the needs of clientele with limb deficiencies, musculoskeletal and/or neuromuscular deformities. 

The Role

Participate and play an active role in the Technical provision of Prosthetic/Orthotic services to clientele referred to the Prosthetic and Orthotic Department. The Prosthetic and Orthotic Department is committed to providing the best care to patients whilst ensuring the professionalism of our department at all times. 

Qualifications and Experience Required

• No formal qualifications necessary
• Some prosthetic/orthotic technical experience preferred
• Competence with hand and powered tools
• Knowledge and experience with technical workshop practises

Staff Benefits

• Salary packaging & novated leasing through Maxxia
• Flexible health insurance coverage through HCF Health Insurance
• Onsite car & bike parking opportunities, deducted pre-tax!!
• Fantastic onsite fitness facilities at The Alfred through ProSport health and fitness
• Childcare services at The Alfred managed by KU Children’s Services

If applicable, please specify specific requirements that you require in your cover letter or CV.

For enquiries regarding this role, please contact Samuel Palazzolo, Manager Prosthetics & Orthotics - [email protected]

Applications close 11pm AEST, Tuesday 26th August 2025.

Alfred Health is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to attracting and retaining a diverse workforce that reflects the community we serve.  Applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders are encouraged.

In accordance with the Health Services Amendment (Mandatory Vaccination of Healthcare Workers) Act 2020, health care workers in Category A or B roles (as determined by the department’s risk ratings) are required to be vaccinated against influenza or hold an acceptable medical exemption. 

Website: www.alfredhealth.org.au