The Orthotics department at Royal North Shore Hospital (RNSH) is seeking to re-integrate Orthotic & Prosthetic technicians into our workforce for both inpatient and outpatient requirements. We are interested in hearing from both experienced O&P technicians looking for new challenges,and also newcomers to the O&P industry. All levels of experience are encouraged to apply.
The role is advertised at either Allied Health Assistant (AHA) or Technical Officer grade, depending on the individual applicant’s prior experience.
Employment Type: Temporary Full Time until 10 August 2027 (with possibility of ongoing employment)
Position Classification: Dependent on qualifications
Hours Per Week: 38
Requisition ID: REQ690013
Salary per week:
Allied Health Assistant: $1,259.22
Technical Officer Grade 1: $1,367.20 - $1,633.79
Who we are: We are a health service that touches thousands of lives across the Northern Sydney Local Health District, together as a team of like-minded people. We are passionate, driven and have the skills and knowledge to care for our patients whilst creating the best services possible. Our teams have meaningful, interesting and rewarding work everyday. We challenge and nurture each other, sharing our knowledge and experience so that we can deliver better care for everyone. There’s a real sense of belonging here because we value and respect our patients, employees, and teams’ voices. You’ll feel a real privilege being a trusted caregiver in our patients, their families, their carers, and our communities’ lives.
NSLHD is proud of our diverse and inclusive workplaces, a place where health care professionals can thrive and feel they belong. We are committed to ensure that all our people feel respected and participate safely within a work environment without aggression, sexual harassment, discrimination and racism.
Where you'll be working
Royal North Shore Hospital Orthotics Department
What you'll be doing
The Allied Health Assistant (Orthotic) provides technical assistance to orthotists and the manufacture of a range of orthotic and related devices for patients referred to the Orthotics Department.
The Grade 1 Orthotic Technician is responsible for providing technical support to orthotists and the manufacture of a comprehensive range of orthotic and related devices for patients referred to the Orthotic Department.
This includes fabrication, adjustment, modification, maintenance and repair of orthoses as requested by the orthotist, workshop supervisor or manager.
The technician may be asked to attend outpatient clinics, clinical rooms or hospital wards to assist the attending orthotist. This includes assisting the orthotist during casting or measure taking procedures. The Grade 1 Orthotic Technician may have in-depth knowledge or specialise in one or more areas of technical production and design and may be called upon to provide advice of a technical nature in regard to a particular orthosis, design or method of manufacture.
People of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander background are encouraged to apply.
Candidates will need to meet the following criteria:
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Certificate III in Allied Health Assistance or willingness to undertake this training or other qualification deemed equivalent by NSLHD. For the Technical Officer a Diploma / Certificate Orthotic & Prosthetic Technology or equivalent training or level of workplace or educational experience deemed equivalent by the service.
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What technical experience/skills can you bring to the role and how are these skills related to Prosthetic and Orthotic manufacture. Are there other skills from other industries which are transferable to an Orthotic technical role? Do you have any relevant qualifications or experience?
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How would you describe your communication skills and ability to work as part of a team?
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What skills do you have in regard to flexibility within the work environment with the ability to re-prioritise tasks as requested/ required in a demanding environment?
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For role related queries or questions contact Thomas Short on
[email protected] or 0 29463 2303.
This is a NSW Health Category A position which requires immunisation and screening for certain diseases. The full list of requirements are outlined in the NSW Health OASV Policy (Page 1. You will be required to complete the OASV Undertaking/ Declaration Form and TB Assessment Tool during the recruitment process. Please upload this with your application along with any other vaccination evidence that you may have.
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Applications Close: 10 September 2026