Plaster Technician/Technologist

• Location: Footscray Hospital (primarily)

• Employment Type: Full-Time, Ongoing

• Salary: Trainee Orthopaedic Technologist + Superannuation + Salary Packaging

About the role:

Western Health is seeking either an experienced Plaster Technician or an individual that is motivated and keen to undertake a three-year Traineeship in order to become a Qualified Technician.

The Plaster Technician team at Western Health supports both the Adult and Paediatric outpatient clinics as well as the Inpatient Units in the application, modification and removal of casts, splints & braces.

You will be responsible for safely and effectively managing stable and unstable fractures, including manipulation of fractures, safely apply and remove total contact casts, and appropriately prioritise and action referrals and seek guidance when required.

As part of this role, you will be required to work across multiple campuses in order to achieve Western Health goal of providing Best Care.

Key responsibilities: 

• Application, modification and removal of casts/splints/braces and Orthopaedic devices
• Correctly manage stable and unstable fractures, including manipulation of fractures 
• Educate patients on the relevant care required, specific to their injury and the device applied
• Report any concerns on a patient’s condition with relevant disciplines e.g. Orthopaedics/Plastics medical staff 

About you: 

• Experience as a current Plaster Technician or willing to undertake a three-year Traineeship
• Motivated and enthusiastic with a positive attitude to work and colleagues
• Ability to demonstrate initiative and to work with limited supervision
• Ability to study (if trainee) and assist others with their training
• Excellent time management skills

Click here for the Trainee Orthopaedic Technologist Position Description.

Click here for the Qualified Orthopaedic Technologist Position Description.

About Western Health

Western Health is one of the largest healthcare providers in Victoria, caring for a vibrant, diverse and rapidly growing community of one million people in Melbourne’s western suburbs.

With more than 13,000 staff, Western Health delivers 800,000+ occasions of care every year, providing high-quality, person-centred care across every life stage.  

We provide a combination of hospital, community-based, at-home and in-reach services to aged, adult and paediatric patients and newborn babies. Specialties include oncology, renal, mental health, women’s health and maternity, chronic diseases, geriatrics and cardiology.  

We have remarkable strengths in chronic disease, complex care and developing innovative and sustainable healthcare solutions. Our experience at the coalface of healthcare delivery for some of Australia’s most culturally and socioeconomically diverse and vulnerable populations provides us with unique insights into the most pressing health challenges.

Western Health operates four acute public hospitals: Sunshine Hospital (including Joan Kirner Women’s and Children’s), Footscray Hospital, Williamstown Hospital and Bacchus Marsh Hospital. We also operate Sunbury Community Hospital, Sunshine Mental Health and Wellbeing Centre, Melton Health and Community Services, Bacchus Marsh Community Health Centre, Caroline Springs Community Health Centre and Grant Lodge Residential Aged Care in Bacchus Marsh. Western Health also provides the primary healthcare service at the Dame Phyllis Frost Centre, a women’s prison located in Ravenhall. 

Why join us?

Compensation and benefits

• Competitive salary packages aligned with market standards.
• Health and wellbeing programs, including flexible work arrangements.
• Scholarships and grants to support your continuous learning journey.

Learning and development opportunities

• Access the Western Health Learning Academy (WHA) for personalised learning pathways.
• Professional growth programs, including postgraduate studies and clinical education.
• Mentorship and career support.

Community impact and inclusion

• Make a meaningful difference in patients’ lives through compassionate care.
• Join a workforce that champions diversity and inclusion.
• Engage in community wellbeing initiatives and groundbreaking healthcare research.

Organisational culture and environment

• Thrive in a collaborative, compassionate and innovative team environment.
• Be part of a culture that celebrates continuous improvement and excellence in healthcare.

Ready to make an impact? 

If you’re passionate about becoming a Plaster Technician with Western Health and wanting to join a motivated, supportive team in providing great care to our community, we’d love to hear from you. Simply click on the “apply” button and follow the prompts. 

If you are currently employed at Western Health, please ensure you sign in through the 'Employee Login' via the external Careers Page or access the Careers Page via the intranet before applying.  

Closing date: 11:59pm on 11 April 2026.

Enquiries: For further information about this role, contact Marcus Storey via Marcus.Storey@wh.org.au. 

Western Health is an equal opportunity employer committed to attracting and retaining diversity in our workforce. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. 

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. 

All appointments are made subject to a satisfactory Police Record Check, an Immunisation Status Clearance and a Working with Children Check (if applicable). 

Western Health is committed to the psychosocial safety of all applicants and employees.

Western Health does not accept unsolicited resumes/applications from recruitment agencies.

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