Optical Assistant

Specsavers Pty. Ltd.; Cairns Regional; On-site; AUD 30,000 - 39,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Two free pairs of glasses per year

Birthday leave

Volunteer leave

Specsavers Perks App

Job summary

Specsavers Pty. Ltd. in Cairns, QLD, is hiring a Part-time Optical Assistant who thrives in retail and values helping customers see their best. You’ll greet customers, guide bookings, assist with pre-testing, and support our optometrists during appointments.

No prior optics required—full training is provided, with opportunities to study for a Cert IV in Optical Dispensing and to progress into leadership roles. Weekend availability is required, with a friendly, customer-focused team atmosphere.

Qualifications

• Passionate about helping customers see clearly and improve lives.
• Weekend availability is required for this role.
• Optics experience is preferred but training is provided.

Responsibilities

• Greet, guide, and book customers and manage appointments.
• Support the eye exam process by assisting during pre-testing.
• Dispense eyewear and explain lens options to customers.
• Act as a customer experience champion to ensure satisfaction.

Skills

Customer service

Retail experience

Communication

Team player

Education

Cert IV in Optical Dispensing (optional)

Job description

• Two FREE pairs of glasses per year! Plus, family and friend's discount
• Level up your career with paid training - your future, your way!
• Attractive starting wage, and earn more when you hit key milestones!

It’s the feeling of being able to grow your own way

The Role: Part-time. Availability to work on weekends is required.

**Optics experience preferred**

Love retail, but feel like you need something more? At Specsavers, we turn retail into a career through the role of an Optical Assistant!

See this as the foundation to build on your retail or customer service experience to become an expert in all things optical.

In this role, no two days will feel the same:

• Greet, Guide & Book: Be the first friendly face customers see, assist with their queries, and manage bookings to ensure they’re all set for their next visit.
• Support the Experts: Learn to take patients through the pre-testing phase of their eye exam and assist our Optometrists to ensure smooth and efficient appointments.
• Frame Styling Specialist: Dispense glasses with a range of lens options tailored to each customer’s needs
• Customer Experience Champion: Be our customer experience champion and help us ensure that our customers leave feeling good.

Loving this and want to learn more? Once you have learnt the foundation, then be taught to be:

• Master Your Skill: Opportunity to work towards a Cert IV in Optical Dispensing with full funding available! (Eligibility and completion requirements apply.)
• Lean into Leadership: Opportunities to grow into In-Store Trainer or Supervisor roles - don’t take our word for it! Watch this to hear from our amazing team!

Our store teams bring the vision - join us and add yours:

• Who Are You? You’re passionate about customer service and improving lives. Whether you’re new to the industry or bringing optics experience, full training will be provided.
• Your Superpower: Building strong rapport with people from all walks of life, making you the go-to person for customers seeking clear vision with Specsavers.
• Patient focused:You excel in fast-paced environments, communicate clearly, and always maintain a high level of professionalism under pressure.

Perks, Perks, Perks - Our Offer to You:

• Build your eye for fashion and have the chance to work with well-known brands such as Vivenne Westwood, Mimco, Alex Perry, Ted Baker, Tommy Hilfiger, florence by mills and more!
• Two free pairs of glasses each year
• Birthday leave and Volunteer leave
• Access to Specsavers Perks App – exclusive discounts and shopping program with multiple Australian retailers and grocers!

Your Future is Looking Bright – so, what are you waiting for?

At Specsavers, we’re all about helping you see the best version of yourself—by creating a workplace that empowers and supports you to reach your full potential.

You’ll find us in 10 countries globally, employing over 48,900 incredible people – and we want YOU to join us!

*At Specsavers we believe a diverse, inclusive and flexible culture enables our people to bring their whole selves to work and be proud of doing so.