Optical Assistant

Specsavers; Sydney; On-site; AUD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional qualification in optics

Comprehensive induction and training

Two free glasses per year

Birthday leave

Supportive culture

Job summary

Specsavers in Australia is seeking a motivated Optical Assistant to join our team. In this high-energy, fast-paced role, you will greet customers, advise on products, and place specialised orders, becoming a vital part of the store team.

We offer training, a comprehensive induction, and opportunities to develop a professional optical qualification, with a supportive culture and perks like two free glasses annually and birthday leave.

Qualifications

• Interest in retail or optics.
• Previous customer service or retail experience.
• 3–6 months customer service or retail experience required.
• High standard of personal presentation.
• Punctuality and reliability.

Skills

Retail / Optics

Customer service

Punctuality

Communication

Personal presentation

Job description

At Specsavers, we know that to be your best and reach your full potential you need to work somewhere that will bring out your best.

We pride ourselves on offering a workplace with a supportive, driven, flexible and inclusive culture. Which is why we've been accredited as a Great Place to Work for the last four years running, and for the second year running, listed as one of Australia's Best Places to Work for 2025!

Here's a taste of just some of our perks:

Opportunity to obtain a professional qualification within the optical field

A comprehensive induction and training program

The chance to work with well-known brands, with more than 1,000 frame styles and colours

A supportive culture

Two free pairs of glasses each year

Birthday leave

So, if you like the sound of working for a company that's dedicated to improving the lives of both their staff and customers - we think you'd look good at Specsavers.

The role

Specsavers is looking for a motivated Optical Assistant to join our team.

In this high-energy fast-paced role, you'll soon find out that no two days are ever the same at Specsavers! From meeting and greeting customers, providing advice on products, or placing specialised orders, this exciting role will see you become a vital part of our store team.

The skills we're looking for

An interest in retail or optics

Previous experience in a customer service/retail role or similar

Minimum of 3-6 months customer service or retail experience required

A high standard of personal presentation

Punctuality and reliability

An ability to build rapport with customers

An ability to work well under pressure

Flexibility to work retail hours, which may include night and weekends

Valid work authorisation in Australia required

Even if you have no experience in optics but have a passion for professional healthcare or retail and a willingness to undergo training with us, we want to hear from you!

About Specsavers

Specsavers are rated the market leader for eye tests, the retailer of choice for contact lenses and one of the fastest growing hearing providers in Australia and New Zealand. We are on a continual mission to transform eye and hearing health by eliminating preventable vision loss and blindness, including Glaucoma and Diabetes, through improved prevention and early detection, as well as providing accessible and affordable hearing care.