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Alfred HealthAlfred 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 positionFull time (80 hours per fortnight + monthly ADO)Technical Officer Grade 2 Year 1-5 (TO21-ON37) or Technical Officer Grade 3 Year 1-4 (TO31-TO34)Located at Caulfield HospitalGreat staff benefits!The DepartmentTo participate and play an active role in the technical provision of Prosthetic/Orthotic services to clientele referred to the Prosthetic Department. The Prosthetic Department is committed to providing the best care to patients whilst always ensuring the professionalism of our department. A high-quality patient focussed prosthetic service is maintained by staff working together as a team, pursuing current best practice, continuing professional development, linking with universities and peers and providing education to clients and other health providers.The RoleThe Prosthetic Technician Grade 2 or 3 will have a high technical case load supporting the department with custom made prostheses, including fabrication and customisation. Working within the Prosthetic Department team to achieve effective service delivery. The Prosthetic Technical Officer Grade 3 will lead in department OH&S, quality improvement and participate in research initiatives. The role will include eligibility for election as the department Health & Safety Representative. Although this position is primarily based at The Caulfield Hospital, you may be required to work at other sites of Alfred Health.Skills and Experience RequiredUnderstand the relationship between quality control, efficiency and funding implicationsUnderstand, implement and manage quality assurance procedures concerning the manufacture of prosthetic/orthotic devicesAbility to supervise the training of graduate techs and students in the departmentAbility to review, amend and implement training programsAbility to manage quality assurance regimes within the departmentRequires sound knowledge of prosthetic manufacturing processesStaff BenefitsSalary packaging & novated leasing through MaxxiaFlexible health insurance coverage through HCF Health InsuranceOnsite car parking opportunities, deducted pre-tax!!Fantastic onsite fitness facilities at The Alfred through ProSporthealth and fitnessChildcare services at The Alfred managed by KU Childrens ServicesFor enquiries regarding this position, please contact Samuel Palazzolo, Manager Prosthetics & Orthotics - s.palazzolo@alfred.org.auApplications close 11pm AEST, Tuesday 8th July 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 departments risk ratings) are required to be vaccinated against influenza or hold an acceptable medical exemption.Website:www.alfredhealth.org.au #J-18808-Ljbffr