Optical Dispenser and Keyholder- Melbourne Central

Oscar Wylee Pty Ltd.; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free prescription glasses every six mo

Family & Friends discounts twice ayear

Melbourne Central store location

Supportive and energetic team

Learn about eyewear styling

Clear career trajectory

Job summary

Oscar Wylee Pty Ltd. is seeking an Optical Dispenser in Melbourne to blend fashion retail with healthcare. You will advise customers on eyewear, dispense lenses per prescriptions, and build lasting relationships to encourage repeat visits.

The role requires 1+ years in optics or 2+ years in retail, reliability with opening/closing duties, and strong communication. Join our stylish Melbourne Central store in a fast-paced, supportive team environment.

Qualifications

• 1+ years experience in optical industry or 2+ years in retail sales.
• Reliable with previous store opening/closing duties.
• Strong attention to detail with basic mathematical skills.
• Confident, clear and proactive worker with strong communication skills.
• Capable of building trusting, respectful relationships with customers and coworkers.
• Go-getter with a positive and friendly manner, ready to provide outstanding service.

Responsibilities

• Provide outstanding eye care and eyewear styling advice tailored to each patient or client.
• Dispense lenses and frames based on prescriptions from our Optometrists.
• Build meaningful relationships with patients to encourage return visits.
• Assist with opening and closing procedures on a daily basis.

Skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Customer service

Job description

The Optical Dispenser role seamlessly blends together fashion retail and healthcare. The diverse responsibilities of the role involve:

You will work closely with your fellow team members to ensure customers receive individualised and professional fashion advice and eye care, so they can take home frames that suit their personal style, and allow for perfect vision!

• Providing outstanding eye care and eyewear styling advice tailored to each patient and potential clientele who enter the store.
• Dispensing lenses and frames based on the prescription of each patient, provided by our Optometrists.
• Building meaningful and affirming relationships with our patients- give them a reason to visit us again!
• Assisting with the opening and closing procedures everyday.

About You:

• 1+ years experience in the optical industry, or 2+ years retail sales experience
• Reliable with previous experience in store opening/closing duties
• Strong attention to detail with basic mathematical skills
• A confident, clear and proactive worker with strong communication skills
• Capable of building trusting and respectful relationships with co-workers and customers alike
• A go-getter with a positive and friendly manner, ready to provide customers with outstanding service!
• Needs to be available to work Sunday, Monday, Thursday and Friday.

Perks:

• Get a free pair of prescription glasses every six months
• Treat your loved ones to Family & Friends discounts twice a year!
• Work in our beautiful store located on the ground level of Melbourne Central Shopping Centre in the heart of the Melbourne CBD. Just a 2 minute walk from Melbourne Central Station and easily accessible by tram and bus services, commuting to work is simple. Check out our store page here!
• Work with a supportive and energetic team in a fast-paced retail environment, with a strong focus on coaching, collaboration and celebrating the big wins together!
• The opportunity to learn about all things eyewear, including styling with our wide variety of frames!
• A clear career trajectory with opportunities for management roles in the future

About Oscar Wylee

Oscar Wylee is a leading optometry and eyewear company with over 140 stores across Australia, New Zealand, and Canada, employing more than 1,000 team members worldwide.

Our Melbourne Central store is surrounded by an extensive mix of retail, dining and entertainment options within one of the city’s busiest shopping destinations. After work, explore the vibrant CBD lifestyle, enjoy nearby cafes and restaurants or discover the many fashion and lifestyle brands the centre has to offer.

We design our eyewear in-house, drawing inspiration from global fashion trends and delivering it directly from our manufacturers to our customers.

We’re committed to providing exceptional patient care, affordable products, and meaningful career opportunities for our people.

Visit our website for more information!