Skilled Trades Technician - Prosthetic Technician Fabrication

Bayside Health

Bayside Health is a public health service delivering high-quality care across every stage of life for close to 1.2 million people living in metropolitan Melbourne, the Mornington Peninsula, Koo Wee Rup, Bass Coast and Southern Gippsland. We have more than 15 main sites, including hospitals, centres and clinics that provide comprehensive care from welcoming newborns to supporting older people and a full range of services in between. More than 22,000 dedicated staff are focused on providing exceptional, equitable, and locally connected care through shared expertise, compassion, and a commitment to continuous growth. Education and training are central to staff development as we encourage all employees to strive and thrive. Bayside Health was formed following the merger of Alfred Health, Bass Coast Health, Gippsland Southern Health Service, Kooweerup Regional Health Service and Peninsula Health on 1 January 2026.

• Permanent position
• Full time (80 hours per fortnight + monthly ADO)
• Technical Officer Grade 2/3, Year 1-4 (TO21-TO34)
• 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 practices
• Drivers licence required

Staff Benefits

• Salary packaging & novated leasing through Maxxia
• Onsite car & bike parking opportunities, deducted pre-tax!! *subject to availability
• 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 AEDT, Sunday 8th March 2026.

We embrace diversity and strive to have a workforce that reflects the communities we serve. We actively encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, and people of all genders, sexualities, and cultural backgrounds.

If you require adjustments to the recruitment and selection process, or require an alternative format to any of the application materials, please don’t hesitate to get in touch with the contact person listed on this ad.

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.