Lead Technical Officer - Prosthetics & Orthotics

The Royal Melbourne Hospital – Parkville VIC

This isn't a production-line job. You'll see your work through from start to finish, creating complex, customised devices that make a real difference to people's lives.

At RMH, you'll lead a highly specialised Prosthetics & Orthotics workshop, shaping technical standards, improving workflows and exploring new technologies, including digital design and 3D printing.

If you're looking for hands-on leadership, technical variety and work with a genuine purpose, this is the role.

What you'll do

- Leading and mentoring Technical Officers, building capability and confidence
- Managing end-to-end fabrication workflow (not just one step in the process)
- Ensuring quality, safety and compliance across all workshop activities
- Working closely with clinicians to deliver tailored patient solutions
- Driving continuous improvement in materials, processes and innovation

About You

- Extensive experience in Prosthetics & Orthotics fabrication
- Strong technical capability across materials, tools and workshop practices
- Experience leading or mentoring others
- Commitment to safety, quality and continuous improvement
- Someone who takes pride in their work and enjoys seeing a job through

Benefits of Working at RMH

- Meaningful Work
Make a real difference in the lives of patients, families and our community.
- Career Growth
Access learning, development, and diverse career opportunities.
- Supportive Culture & Belonging
Join in a diverse and values-led organisation built on kindness, collaboration and inclusion.
- Innovation




Help shape the future of healthcare through research, technology and new models of care.
- World-Class Excellence
Work alongside leading healthcare professionals at one of Australia's premier public hospitals, within the Parkville Precinct—one of the world's leading biomedical and research precincts.
- Enjoy great employee advantages
Salary packaging of up to $12,000 tax free and generous leave entitlements, including additional annual leave and a monthly accrued day off for eligible full-time staff (role/EBA dependent).
- Work in the Parkville Precinct
Work in the Parkville precinct with excellent public transport, onsite parking options and access to staff health services.

All appointments are made subject to a satisfactory Criminal History Record Check and satisfactory Working With Children Check.

The RMH is committed to creating a culturally safe environment as a collective responsibility. We draw on our principles of self-determination, equity, accountability, and shared learning to create a culturally responsive health system that challenges how we strive for continuous quality improvement to meet the expectations of the communities and patients we serve.

RMH is a child safe organisation, committed to upholding the rights, safety, and wellbeing of children and young people in line with the Child Safe Standards.

As a leader in healthcare, we recognise the need to foster a culture of equity, inclusion, and belonging. We encourage people of all backgrounds, identities, and abilities to apply, and will provide adjustments to support equitable participation.

📌 Lead Technical Officer (Melbourne)
🏢 The Royal Melbourne Hospital
📍 Melbourne