Orthoptist

Queensland Health; Gladstone Regional; Presencial; AUD 80 000 - 110 000; Tempo parcial

Vantagens oferecidas por esta oferta de emprego

Professional development opportunities

Short-term accommodation negotiable

Opportunities for regional travel

Professional development leave and/or

Flexible work-life balance

Discounted private health insurance

EAP

Fitness Passport

Resumo da oferta

Queensland Health is seeking a part-time Orthoptist to help establish and grow the Specialist Outpatients Ophthalmology Service in Gladstone. You will assess, diagnose and manage ophthalmic conditions in adults and paediatric patients, delivering varied orthoptic assessments and treatments while collaborating with ophthalmologists and the broader team.

You will contribute to service development, supervise and mentor staff and students, and participate in professional development within a diverse

Qualificações

• Orthoptics degree and registration with the Australian Orthoptic Board.
• Knowledge of orthoptic investigations and contemporary ophthalmic equipment.
• Clinical capability in routine orthoptic services with paediatric refraction, retinoscopy and cyclo-refraction advantageous.

Responsabilidades

• Assess, diagnose and manage ophthalmic conditions across adult and paediatric patients.
• Deliver a broad range of orthoptic and ophthalmic assessments, treatments and screening.
• Collaborate with Ophthalmologists and the multidisciplinary team to coordinate patient care.
• Contribute to caseload management, service development and continuous improvement.
• Support education, supervision, mentoring and professional development of students and staff.

Formação académica

Orthoptics degree

Australian Orthoptic Board registration

Descrição da oferta de emprego

This newly created part-time Orthoptist position gives you the opportunity to shape the role and help grow the Specialist Outpatients Ophthalmology Service through to June 2027.
You’ll work across adult and paediatric patients, building your clinical skills through varied orthoptic assessment, treatment and screening.
This is an exciting opportunity expand on your Orthoptics career while developing your skills in a diverse clinical setting. Bring your ideas, curiosity and commitment to evidence-based care and help shape what this new role becomes.
Short term accommodation negotiable | Opportunities for regional travel | Professional Development Leave and Allowance

About us:

Ambulatory Services helps patients across the Gladstone region access specialist healthcare, manage ongoing health conditions and receive care closer to home. The service brings together specialist outpatient clinics, cardiac rehabilitation, chronic wound care, diabetes support, Hospital in the Home, hospital avoidance, primary care and geriatric emergency support.

Working alongside multidisciplinary teams, GPs and community providers, the service focuses on early intervention, coordinated care and reducing avoidable hospital admissions and emergency presentations. Through face-to-face, virtual and outreach services, Ambulatory Services helps patients maintain their health, recover safely and receive the right care in the right setting.

About the role:

• Assess, diagnose and manage ophthalmic conditions across adult and paediatric patients.
• Deliver a broad range of orthoptic and ophthalmic assessments, treatments and screening.
• Work collaboratively with Ophthalmologists and the multidisciplinary team to coordinate patient care.
• Contribute to caseload management, service development and continuous improvement.
• Support education, supervision, mentoring and professional development of students and staff.

About you:

• A tertiary qualification in Orthoptics (or equivalent pre-1990 diploma) and registration with the Australian Orthoptic Board; applicants awaiting conferral of qualifications /registration will be considered.
• Knowledge and practical skills in orthoptic investigations and contemporary ophthalmic equipment.
• Clinical capability in routine orthoptic services, with paediatric refraction, retinoscopy and cyclo-refraction highly regarded.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills, with the ability to work effectively with patients, families, carers and multidisciplinary teams.
• A commitment to professional development, evidence-based practice, continuous learning and quality improvement.

What we offer:

Total monthly remuneration value of up to $8,837 p.m. is comprised of:

• An hourly rate between $43.97 - $58.59 p.h.
• 12.75% employer superannuation contribution
• 17.5% leave loading

Additional Benefits:

• Ongoing Professional Development and Education Opportunities
• Short-term accommodation negotiable
• Supported leadership and professional development programs
• Opportunities for regional travel
• Professional Development Leave and Allowance
• Flexible Work-Life Balance and Variety
• Generous Salary Sacrificing Options
• Paid Parental Leave
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Discounted Private Health Insurance
• Fitness Passport

Vaccine Preventable Diseases (VPD) requirements:

It is a condition of employment for this role for the employee to be, and remain, vaccinated against vaccine preventable diseases as listed on the Role Description.

Applications close: Sunday, 1 November 2026

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