Location: Melbourne | Western Metropolitan
Job type: Full time
Organisation: Western Health
**Salary**: Salary not specified
Occupation: Health and Allied Health, Other, Nursing, Aged Care
Reference: 45472
An exciting opportunity awaits a highly motivated individual who likes to work with autonomy while also being an integral part of a large team and fast paced organisation. Western Health is currently recruiting to the Orthopaedic Technologist role. The recruitment profile for this position is open and the organisation is looking to hear from those individuals who may be interested in completing a traineeship to formally enter this interesting and dynamic profession.
**To be Successful in this Role you**
- Possess excellent interpersonal skills
- Demonstrate excellence in time management and organisational skills
- Have the ability to show initiative and work with limited supervision
- Have the ability to work under pressure and be flexible to changing demands
- Are motivated and enthusiastic with a positive attitude toward work and colleagues
- Have the desire to learn how to perform the Orthopaedic Technician role (if not experienced) and the ability to assist others with their training.
**About Us**
Our workforce of over 11,000 employees are driven by our values of 'Compassion, Accountability, Respect, Excellence and Safety' (CARES). We value our people and provide them the opportunity to grow and develop. Our teams are friendly and supportive, ensuring we deliver a safe, person-centred and connected patient experience.
Western Health is in a period of rapid growth. Our services comprise of four acute public hospitals: Footscray Hospital, Sunshine Hospital (including Joan Kirner Women's and Children's), Williamstown Hospital and Bacchus Marsh & Melton Hospital. We also operate Sunbury Day Hospital, Hazeldean, Grant Lodge Residential Aged Care, as well as community health centres in Melton, Caroline Springs and Bacchus Marsh and a range of community-based services. We care for a diverse community of more than 1 million people with complex care needs ranging from Neonates to Geriatrics.
Our employees enjoy a wide range of benefits such as:
- Professional development support
- Career advancement opportunities
- Salary packaging including novated vehicle leasing
- Work-life balance
Western Health is committed to providing a safe environment for the children and young people who are involved in our services, sites and operations. We follow and abide by all legislative requirements to keep children and young people safe.