Optometrist, Gladstone

Specsavers; Gladstone Regional; On-site; AUD 122,000 - 149,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional Indemnity Insurance

MyCPD portal access

Health insurance discounts

EAP

Gym discounts

Birthday leave

Two free glasses per year

Family discount 30%

Job summary

Specsavers is seeking an Optometrist for our Gladstone location. You’ll deliver comprehensive eye exams, manage pediatric cases, and support myopia control plans for a diverse patient base.

You will work with advanced equipment (OCT, visual fields, autorefractors) and enjoy a flexible roster with growth opportunities through Specsavers Partner Pathway Program.

Qualifications

• AHPRA-registered optometrist eligible to practice in Australia/New Zealand.
• Experience with OCT, visual fields, autorefractors and non-contact tonometry preferred.
• Strong patient communication and outreach mindset.
• Willingness to grow within Specsavers Partner Pathway Program.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive eye care and vision assessments.
• Conduct pediatric eye exams and manage myopia control as needed.
• Engage with community outreach and store activities.
• Collaborate with store team to deliver high-quality patient experiences.

Skills

Pediatric care

Myopia control

Eye exams

Contact lens fitting

Education

AHPRA-registered Optometrist

Tools

OCT scans

HFA-3 Visual Fields

Auto-phoropters

Autorefractors

Non-contact tonometry

Job description

Want to know the feeling of changing lives?Feels Like Specsavers

Join our team of dedicated professionals and be at the forefront of innovation in eye care! We’re about helping patients see and hear better by providing expert care. We’re also passionate about fostering career development for our team members, every single day.

• Career Growth:Grow your leadership skills as a Senior Optometrist or explore other career opportunities and passions with Specsavers, from mentorship to advancing in an area of clinical interest or focusing on making a difference in our communities through outreach work.
• Partner Pathway Program: We’re not one huge business; we’re hundreds of small ones. And you could be part of it. Our Specsavers Partner Pathway Program has helped 501 team members become store owners since 2012.
• Advancement and Accessibility in Technology:Enjoy cutting-edge technology like OCT scans for every patient at no extra cost, along with HFA-3 Visual fields, integrated software management systems, auto-phoropters, autorefractors, and non-contact tonometry in every store.
• Community Impact:We are passionate about giving back to the community and partnering with the Fred Hollows Foundation and we’ve donated over 10 million dollars, transforming lives by restoring sight and providing essential eye care.

If you feel like you want to make a difference in the world, we’re interested. What are you waiting for?

Join our Gladstone location on a permanent, full-timebasis as their newest Optometrist!

• Salary Package:Up to $135K + Super + bonuses
• Roster:Flexible – store open 6 days
• Store Information:Growing store with a supportive and fun team
• Patient Demographic:Varied patient demographic, including pediatric and myopia control.

Feel supported with our benefits and perks:

• Feel Valued in Your Role: Professional Indemnity Insurance is covered by Specsavers, and you gain access to MyCPD portal for continuous career development with an exclusive invite to the Annual Specsavers Clinical Conference!
• The Way We Feel: Your health and wellbeing is important to us – access to health insurance discounts, EAP, financial wellbeing tools and fitness passport gym discounts
• Birthday & volunteer leave
• Access to Specsavers Perks App – exclusive discounts and shopping program with multiple Australian retailers and grocers!
• Two free pairs of glasses each year + an annual 30% off discount for family and friends!

Is the Grass Greener– why choose Specsavers?

Specsavers Optometrists are leading the way in community eye care,identifying 90% of avoidable blindnessand proudly achieving over700,000 KeepSight registrations. We’re proud to say that we aremaintaining a 93% glaucoma detection rate in-storeand arehelping 1 in 5 kids manage myopia.

Specsavers are rated the market leader for eye tests, and the retailer of choice for contact lenses in Australia and New Zealand. We are on a continual mission to transform eye health.

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.

For a confidential chat, contact Marie on 0408 084 134 or [e-mail]

Click here to see what a Day in the life of a Specsavers Optom looks like

*Please note only candidates registered with AHPRA or ODOB to practice as an Optometrist in Australia or New Zealand will be contacted.