Optical Assistant & Future leader- casual

Specsavers; Cleveland; On-site; AUD 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Two pairs of free glasses per year

Staff discount program

Onboarding and training program

Career development opportunities

Job summary

Specsavers in Australia is looking for an Optical Assistant with leadership potential to join our fast-paced retail team. You will support customers along their eye-care journey, using high-tech pre-testing equipment, dispensing, and frame styling, while upholding our clinical standards and customer-first approach.

The role suits a self-motivated team player with strong organisation and communication skills, ideally with optical dispensing qualification or relevant retail experience.

Qualifications

• Optical dispensing qualification experience is desirable but not essential.
• Previous experience in optical retail.
• Minimum 6 months relevant experience.

Responsibilities

• Assist customers along the optometric journey from pre-testing to dispensing and frame styling.
• Provide clear advice with a friendly, fashion-forward approach.
• Support colleagues in a fast-paced retail environment.

Skills

Optical dispensing

Retail experience

Customer service

Communication

Education

Optical dispensing qualification (desirable)

Job description

Optical Assistant & Future leader- casual

Optical Assistant with Leadership goals - Great environment, highly competitive rates and happy positive team we need to expand on.

About Specsavers:

Specsavers is on a continual mission to transform eye health in Australia and New Zealand – and we would like you to join us on that mission. Our Transforming Eye Health Strategy is focused on eliminating preventable vision loss and blindness, particularly with diseases such as Glaucoma and Diabetes, through improved prevention, early detection and co-management.

We strive for the highest clinical standards – and believe that the customer should be at the heart of everything we do. We also recognise that our people are critical to our past and future success – so we do everything we can to make sure they get the experience and career they're looking for: from outstanding training and a personal development plan, to excellent benefits and unstinting support. The business has nearly 1,500 stores across 12 countries – and is still growing. We want you to be part of this outstanding success story.

About the role:
You will be involved in all aspects of our customer's optometric journey from using high-tech pre-testing equipment to dispensing and frame styling. You'll work to healthcare guidelines (as well as our own high standards), give good clear advice because of your love for fashion and styling, and provide a great experience at every opportunity which exceed our customers' expectations.

To secure this role You will have fantastic organisation and communication skills, able to work effectively in a team, and thrive on working at a fast pace.

Skills and experience:
The successful candidate will have a rewarding career with Specsavers and will possess the following skills and experience:

Optical dispensing qualification experience will highly desired, but not essential.

Previous experience in the optical industry or in a fast paced retail industry

A minimum of 6 months relevant experience is required for this position

Optical industry experience is strongly preferred for candidates without optical dispensing qualifications

A self-starter with a sense of humour who enjoys variety and a busy environment

Excellent verbal and written skills with strong attention to detail

The ability to build genuine and supportive relationships with colleagues and customers

Valid Australian work rights are required, with work visa holders acceptable

Benefits and perks:

Two Pairs of Free Glasses per year

Access to Specsavers Perks staff discount program

An in-depth on boarding and training program, that will continue throughout your career

Career development and advancement opportunities

*Please note due to the high volume of applications only successful candidates will be contacted. We thank you in advanced for your interest in Specsavers*