Allied Health Educator - Prosthetics

Latrobe Regional Health is a leading provider of health care services across the Gippsland Region

About the role

Are you seeking a rewarding and diverse Allied Health Educator Prosthetics & Orthotics role in a leading regional hospital? Join the Education team at Latrobe Regional Health, where we value our employees by providing a safe and supportive workplace culture that enables you to thrive.

Latrobe Regional Health (LRH) is looking for Allied Health Educator Prosthetics & Orthotics to join our growing team on a part-time (24 hours per fortnight) fixed term basis for 12 months.

Working Together | We will respond to challenges together to create a safe, quality health service

The role of the Allied Health Educator Prosthetics & Orthotics is:

• Facilitate high-quality student clinical placement programs in line the Best Practice Clinical Learning Environment (BPCLE) framework.
• Provide education, supervision and professional support to undergraduate, postgraduate, and graduate learners.
• Develop and deliver education plans, workshops and learning activities to meet the need of Prosthetics & Orthotics clinical staff.
• Collaborate with managers and clinicians to strengthen capacity of student placement and workforce development.
• Promote evidence-based practice through quality improvement, evaluation, and professional development initiatives.

About you

Ideal candidates for this role will have:

• Bachelor of Prosthetics and Orthotics or equivalent and eligibility for membership with the Australian Orthotic Prosthetic Association (AOPA).
• Evidence of ongoing professional development in education or clinical education.
• Strong clinical expertise in Prosthetics & Orthotics, with the ability to lead, mentor and support learners and staff.
• Excellent communication, organisational and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work collaboratively in a multidisciplinary environment.
• Demonstrated initiative, adaptability and commitment to continuous improvement.
• At least 7 years demonstrated clinical and leadership experience with postgraduate qualifications or training in education/clinical education.

Latrobe Regional Health offers a range of benefits including:

• Salary packaging up to $9,000 per annum.
• Meals/Entertainment benefit up to $2,650 per annum.
• Encouragement for professional development and ongoing education.
• A range of social club activities, discounts and diverse workplace activities.
• Free access to our Staff Wellbeing Centre offering health education and wellbeing
• Access to discounted gym membership and fitness services through Fitness Passport Services.

Interested about this exciting opportunity, but want more information? We encourage you to contact Wendy Ruddell, Education Manager via email: wendy.ruddell@lrh.com.au for a confidential discussion.

Please click here for a copy of the Position Description

About us

Located in the picturesque region of Gippsland, Latrobe Regional Health (LRH) offers the perfect balance between career and lifestyle. Enjoy easy access to Melbourne, stunning beaches, majestic mountains, and serene lakes. With flexible working hours, you can make the most of what Gippsland has to offer.

LRH cares for a population of about 300,000 and is the regional provider of specialist services. Our catchment covers 42,000 square kilometres, from Phillip Island to Mallacoota in the far east of Victoria. LRH offers cardiac care, surgery, medical, renal, emergency care, aged care, women's and children's services, pharmacy, allied health and rehabilitation. Medical and radiation oncology are offered by the Gippsland Cancer Care Centre.

Now is an exciting time to join the LRH team, with the $223.5 million expansion completed in March 2024, offering improved maternity and paediatric facilities, larger intensive care unit, increased medical and surgical beds and additional operating theatres.

Diversity and inclusion

We embrace workforce diversity and actively encourage applications from across our community including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with linguistically diverse backgrounds, people of all genders and gender identities and people with disabilities. LRH's Aboriginal Hospital Liaison Officer is available to support Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent applicants and can be contacted via email: AboriginalHealthUnit@lrh.com.au 

How to apply

Join us in our mission to provide exceptional healthcare services to our community. Apply today and make a difference in the lives of our patients and their families. Please click the APPLY button to be directed to our Careers page for direct application. Applications should include a cover letter addressing the Key Selection Criteria and current resume.

Applications close: 30th September 2025

Explore all the great things happening at LRH by visiting our Careers and Training page of our website www.lrh.com.au/Careers-and-Training/ and take the next step in your career journey.

Before commencement, the successful applicant will

Provide evidence of an original and valid National Police Record Check, an employee Working with Children Check, and a current season influenza vaccine (if applicable to work area), unless a valid medical exemption applies.