Temporary Full Time Time Technician
Employment Type: Temporary Full Time - 12 weeks from start date
Position Classification: Tech Off Gde 1Remuneration: 65956.84 - 78817.3 full time equivalent base salary range (excludes super, leave loading and salary packaging)
Hours Per Week: 38
Requisition ID: REQ544181
Sydney Children's Hospitals Network is the largest paediatric health care entity in Australia. We care for thousands of children each year in our hospitals and in their homes — with one purpose in mind — to help young people live their healthiest lives.
- An eligibility list may be created for future temporary full or part time vacancies
- This position is full time; however, part time/job share arrangements may also be considered.
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 in our dedicated industrial workshop. 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.
The Orthotics department consists of an experienced and dynamic team of 16 staff, with an on-site manufacturing facility incorporating advanced CADCAM technology alongside a traditional plaster room.
What you'll be doing
- Diploma / Certificate Orthotic & Prosthetic Technology, highly regarded however, not essential. Person's with Trades background encouraged to apply eg: fitting and machining, carpentry
- Good Communication skills and the ability to work as part of a team.
- Willingness to undergo further training and development.
- Prior work experience as an orthotic/prosthetic technical assistant or orthotic technician, highly regarded however not essential as training will be provided. Please list any relevant hand skills or trades background
- Ability to make a range of Orthotic devices to a high standard, highly regarded however not essential as training will be provided.
- 6. Flexibility within the work environment with the ability to prioritise tasks as requested/ required.
- Ability to work to deadlines within a busy working environment.
SCHN is an Equal Opportunity Employer that values diversity - we acknowledge the vibrancy that a diverse workforce brings to enhance both our workplace culture and our service delivery to children, young people and their families and carers. We encourage all suitably qualified applicants to apply. If you identify as an Indigenous Australian or as a person with a disability, please contact us if you would like some more information about our recruitment process.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply. We recognise the value of Aboriginal staff providing health care to Aboriginal children and families that access the services we provide at the Sydney Children’s Hospitals Network. Aboriginal job applicants are encouraged to visit the NSW Health Aboriginal Recruitment tool, Stepping Up to assist in preparing your application.
Please refer to the Application Guide and NSW Policy Directive PD2024_015 Occupational Assessment Screening and Vaccination Against Specified Infectious Diseases for vaccination requirements.
This position requires a Working with Children Check (WWCC) issued by the Office of the Children’s Guardian. For more information on how to apply for the clearance, please visit the Office of the Children’s Guardian Website https://ocg.nsw.gov.au/
NSWHealth is committed to child safety in line with the Child Safe Standards. SCHN is committed to maintaining a child safe culture that upholds the rights of children and young people. We strive to ensure children and young people feel safe, supported, and are included in their care. Existing staff of SCHN and those seeking employment are required to prioritise the safety, welfare and wellbeing of children and young people in their care and take action to keep them safe from harm and abuse.
Applicants holding visas with working rights may be considered for temporary appointment (up to the expiry date of their visa) where no suitable local applicant is identified.
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For role related queries or questions contact Thomas Paine on Thomas.Paine@health.nsw.gov.au
If you are Aboriginal or Torres Strait islander wishing to apply for this role and want to speak with an Aboriginal person/representative from the Sydney Children’s Hospital Network please contact Wayne Dargan on wayne.dargan@health.nsw.gov.au
For technical support please contact the customer services team on 1300 679 367 and select option 3.
Applications Close: 27/01/2024
