Central Adelaide Local Health Network (CALHN) - Early Career Orthotist Prosthetist

- Various CALHN Locations - Orthotics & Prosthetics
- AHP1 - $73,710 - $89,981 p.a. + super + salary packaging
- Temporary - Full Time (12 months)

We Need You in Allied Health

Join over 2,600 allied health professionals at CALHN and play a vital role in delivering world-class care across South Australia.

- Make a difference across acute, rehabilitation and community care
- Thrive in a supportive, values-driven organisation
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and experienced clinicians
- Build your career through learning, development and innovation

At CALHN, every voice matters. We prioritise the safety of our staff and patients, working together to deliver a seamless patient journey through our .

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Finishing your Orthotics and Prosthetics degree or ready to take the next step in your early career? Start it with us.

Join CALHN in Adelaide and turn your knowledge into practical clinical experience with supervision, hands-on learning and an experienced team around you.

You'll have opportunities to:

- Gain experience across acute, rehabilitation and community care
- Build practical Orthotics and Prosthetics skills
- Learn alongside experienced Orthotists and Prosthetists
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary healthcare teams
- Explore varied clinical areas and patient needs
- Build independence as your skills develop

Working across CALHN sites and outreach settings, you'll gain broad exposure to different services and patient groups while building strong foundations for your career.

Supported from Day One

Moving from university into clinical practice is a big step. You won't be expected to know everything from day one, we'll give you the support and opportunities to learn, ask questions and develop at a pace that builds your capability.

Your development will include:

- Regular 1:1 clinical supervision
- Facilitated peer support with early-career colleagues
- Dedicated education and training
- Connect First early-career Allied Health support
- Internal and external professional development
- Broad clinical exposure across CALHN services

Whether you're graduating locally, interstate or from another recognised program, you'll join a welcoming team invested in helping you make a confident transition into practice.

About You

You're completing your studies, have recently graduated or are beginning your Orthotics and Prosthetics career. You're curious, enthusiastic and ready to turn your knowledge into meaningful patient care.

To be successful in this role, you will:

- Hold an appropriate Orthotics and Prosthetics degree
- Be eligible for Australian Orthotic Prosthetic Association membership
- Bring curiosity and a genuine willingness to learn
- Communicate and collaborate effectively within a team
- Embrace feedback and ongoing professional development

Connect First

You won't be starting your career alone. is CALHN's dedicated early-career Allied Health program, bringing new graduates together as they transition into practice.

Through Connect First, you can:

- Connect with graduates starting their careers alongside you
- Access mentoring and interprofessional learning
- Learn from guest speakers and shared development sessions
- Build connections across CALHN's Allied Health community

Build Your Career at CALHN

CALHN's Orthotics and Prosthetics service works across the Royal Adelaide Hospital, The Queen Elizabeth Hospital, rehabilitation services and other CALHN and outreach settings.

As your experience grows,



you'll have opportunities to:

- Explore varied specialties, services and clinical settings
- Build professional connections across CALHN
- Develop your clinical capability and independence
- Discover where your professional interests could take you

Why You'll Love It Here - CALHN benefits that matter
In line with the new you'll enjoy enhanced benefits that support you and your career.

- Make your money go further -

up to $9,010 for living expenses + $2,650 for meals and entertainment + pre-tax super and novated lease options * Grow your career - build your skills and explore opportunities across CALHN
- Work together - strong multidisciplinary support and shared expertise
- Professional development allowance - with structured development support
- Balance work and life - access flexible work options where available

Diversity and Inclusion

We're committed to building an inclusive workplace where everyone feels safe, respected and supported.

We strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability, culturally diverse backgrounds, all genders and LGBTQIA+ communities.

Application Information

- Refer to the role description for essential qualifications
- Appointment is subject to satisfactory Criminal History Clearances
- Comply with immunisation requirements outlined in the role description

Curious About Starting Your Career With Us?

Connect with:

Sarah Wilson, Director Orthotics & Prosthetics, CALHN
P: 7074 2838
E:

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Closing date: 11.55pm Wednesday 21 October 2026

Job Ref: 951563

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📌 Early Career Orthotist Prosthetist (Adelaide)
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