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Orthopaedic Technician, Queensland Health

Queensland Health
Dalby Full-day Full-time

Description:

Work as a member of the Orthopaedic Technician Team in collaboration with the Treating Medical Officers, Nurse Practitioners and Allied Health in the delivery of safe, efficient and effective orthopaedic services to patients/clients

The Role

An opportunity has become available for an Orthopaedic Technician to join Gold Coast Health (GCH) where the focus of our 12 000-strong team is on providing world-class health care to people living in the Gold Coast, and northern New South Wales region of Australia.

You will

  • Application, removal and modification of casts and other orthopaedic treatment devices as directed
  • Work as a member of the Orthopaedic Technician Team in the fulfilment of their duties delivering best practice procedures
  • Assist and instruct patients and clients in the use of crutches and cast orthopaedic devices
  • Maintain equipment and stock lines

About you

To be successful in this position you will require:

  • Completion of Certificate IV in Cast Technology or Equivalent Level 3 AIOT pathway
  • Working with children check/Blue Card (GCH will cover cost)
  • Evidence of vaccination, or be able to be vaccinated against and remain vaccinated against - Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Varicella, Pertussis and Hepatitis B
  • Tuberculosis screening, to identify if the tuberculosis vaccination may be required
  • Declaration of serious discipline history must be disclosed
  • Criminal History Screening will be required for new employees (GCH will cover cost)

Benefits

  • Flexible work options
  • Career Development
  • Salary Packaging
  • Modern Facilities
  • Diverse Work Culture
  • Research Opportunities
  • 12.75% super
  • 17.5% leave loading

Salary

  • Permanent full time
  • Base salary ranging from $76 076 - $81 346 per annum

About Us

The Orthopaedic Technician Team are a small craft group of talented individuals that make a difference every day to the lives and outcomes of the patients we interact with.

About Gold Coast Health

  • Nationally and internationally recognised location for innovative medical research and health care
  • Annual operating budget exceeding $1.5 billion
  • More than 1100 beds across three hospitals - Gold Coast University Hospital, Robina Hospital, Varsity Lakes Hospital and Robina and Southport Health Precincts
  • Secondary and tertiary health services across more than 20 facilities
  • Opportunity to combine professional advancement, job satisfaction and relaxation into one fulfilling lifestyle
  • A workplace culture that encourages people to bring their whole selves to work so that they can perform at their best
  • Committed to reflecting the diversity of the Gold Coast community and ensuring each staff member is included and feels like they belong

How to Apply

Click APPLY to submit your application by Thursday, 17 April 2025

Gold Coast Health is committed to providing an accessible, inclusive work environment. Please contact the nominated person if you require any reasonable adjustments throughout this recruitment process.

Job Ad reference: GC628600

Please note: no third-party applications will be accepted.

31 Mar 2025;   from: uworkin.com

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