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• Women’s and Children’s Health Network, Sub-Acute and Allied Health, North Adelaide 5006
• Salary – AHP4 - Allied Health Professional L4, $123,048 to $133,957 + 12% Superannuation and Salary Sacrifice Benefits
• Allowances may be available be eligible applicants, subject to organisational approval and applicable policies
• Full Time – Permanent Ongoing

About WCHN
Join the Women’s and Children’s Health Network (WCHN), South Australia’s leading provider of care for women, babies, children and young people. We’re shaping the future of healthcare through compassion, innovation and excellence — with our communities at the heart of everything we do.

What WCHN Can Offer You

• Access to salary packaging benefits of up to $9,010 each FBT year for living expenses (e.g. mortgage, rent, utilities, groceries), plus an additional $2,650 each FBT year for meal entertainment expenses.
• Access to Fitness Passport (workplace health and fitness program that gives you and your family access to a wide choice of gyms and pools across South Australia.)
• Free public transport to and from the Women’s and Children’s Hospital for SA Health metropolitan hospital staff (excludes network community sites).
• Support for you and your family via our Employee Assistance Program.
• Relocation financial support may be negotiated, subject to eligibility. Click here for details and contact the enquires person for further information.

About the role

The Manager, Orthotics and Prosthetics Service is accountable to the Operations Manager, Allied Health Division, for the leadership of a professional team that delivers high quality, evidence based Orthotic and Prosthetic services to patients of the Women’s and Children’s Hospital.  The key component of this role is strategic leadership of the Orthotics and Prosthetics staff that provide these services.

Key duties of the role

• The governance framework and strategic direction of Orthotic and Prosthetic Services is established, communicated and implemented
• Provide professional leadership, management, advocacy, and strategic direction for Orthotics and Prosthetic Services staff while supporting allied health services across the Women's and Children's Hospital
• Foster a positive and safe work environment by leading the delivery of evidence-based, consumer-focused Orthotics and Prosthetics services and ensuring compliance with clinical procedures, standard operating procedures, and clinical documentation standards
• Establishment, coordination and monitoring of effective financial management of the Orthotic and Prosthetic Services
• Lead quality management, quality assistance and risk management activities and facilitate the ongoing improvement of Orthotic and Prosthetic Service

Skills and Experience

• Appropriate Degree or equivalent qualification of Orthotists and Prosthetists
• Extensive senior clinical experience in Orthotics and Prosthetics within an acute multidisciplinary healthcare setting
• Demonstrated leadership in strategic planning, staff management, change management, and service improvement
• Proven expertise in evidence-based practice, complex orthotic/prosthetic management, CAD/CAM technology, and quality improvement
• Highly developed communication, stakeholder engagement, and knowledge of WHS, diversity, Aboriginal health, and CALD consumer needs

Enquiries can be directed to

Lauren Bayliss

 I/Operations Manager, Allied Health

8161 6135

Lauren.Bayliss@sa.gov.au

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To learn more about this role — including key selection criteria, special conditions and minimum requirements — please refer to the attached role description and the document checklists below:

• AHP4 - Manager Orthotics Prosthetics - Role Description - 945753.pdf
• Immunisation Requirements Checklist
• Applicant Documents Checklist

If you would like further information on applying and winning this role, go to our SA Health Careers Site for the Australian Applicant Guide or if you are an international applicant, check out the International Application Guide.

The South Australian public sector promotes diversity and flexible ways of working part-time.  Applicants are encouraged to discuss the flexible working arrangements for this particular role.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants are encouraged to apply.

Application Closing Date:  Thursday 20 August 2026 11:55PM