Prosthetist

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)
• Prosthetist Grade 1, Year 1-5 (CO7-CP2)
• Located at Caulfield Hospital
• Great staff benefits!

The Department

The Amputee Rehabilitation Service provides inpatient and outpatient services to the clients of Alfred Health and is located at Caulfield Hospital (CH). The Amputee Rehabilitation Service is a specialised service providing clinical assessment and evaluation for a wide range of clients with limb loss and deficiency, leading to the custom prescription, design and manufacture of prostheses as well as amputee rehabilitation Services offered include Prosthetics, Physiotherapy, Occupational Therapy and Medical and are provided to clients of the Victorian Artificial Limb Program (VALP), Veterans Affairs, the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) and other compensable clients.  

The Role

The Caulfield Prosthetic department is a leading healthcare provider committed to delivering exceptional patient care and education. We are seeking a dedicated and skilled Grade 1 Prosthetist to join our dynamic team. As a Grade 1 Prosthetist, you will play a crucial role in providing prosthetic care to interim and definitive patients, whilst working collaboratively with interdisciplinary teams to ensure the highest standards of clinical practice and patient satisfaction. As the Alfred Hospital is the largest trauma hospital in Victoria exposure to both the acute post amputation setting and the prosthetic rehabilitation environment is on offer. Furthermore, exposure to amputee clinics with rehabilitation consultants is expected. As a Grade 1 Prosthetist strong clinical report writing skills are required for NDIS patients.  

Qualifications and Experience Required

• Bachelor’s degree in Prosthetics and Orthotics
• Membership of the Australian Orthotic Prosthetic Association
• NDIS worker screening check 
• Possess a sound knowledge of prosthetic and/or orthotic components, biomechanics, pathologies and clinical practices 
• Understanding of the public health system and areas of funding 
• Understand the relationship between quality control, efficiency and funding implications
• Understand, implement and manage quality assurance procedures concerning the manufacture of prosthetic/orthotic devices

Staff Benefits

• Salary packaging & novated leasing through Maxxia
• Flexible health insurance coverage through HCF Health Insurance
• Onsite car 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 position, 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