Orthoptist (Part-Time): Shape a New Ophthalmology Service

Find an Orthoptist; Australia; On-site; AUD 78,000 - 98,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Ongoing Professional Development and E

Short-term accommodation negotiable

Opportunities for regional travel

Professional Development Leave and All

Flexible Work-Life Balance and Variety

Generous Salary Sacrificing Options

Paid Parental Leave

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Discounted Private Health Insurance

Fitness Passport

Job summary

Find an Orthoptist, in partnership with CQ Health Ambulatory Services in Gladstone, seeks a part-time Orthoptist to help shape a new ophthalmology outpatients role. The position supports diverse adult and paediatric caseloads and focuses on evidence-based assessment and treatment.

You will work with Ophthalmologists, contribute to service development and provide education and supervision to students and staff while advancing orthoptic care in a dynamic clinical setting.

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualification in Orthoptics 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 valued.

Responsibilities

• Assess, diagnose and manage ophthalmic conditions across adult and paediatric patients.
• Deliver a broad range of orthoptic 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.

Skills

Orthoptics

Clinical teamwork

Communication

Education

Orthoptics qualification

Tools

Ophthalmic equipment

Job description

Find an Orthoptist, in partnership with CQ Health Ambulatory Services in Gladstone, seeks a part-time Orthoptist to help shape a new ophthalmology outpatients role. The position supports diverse adult and paediatric caseloads and focuses on evidence-based assessment and treatment.

You will work with Ophthalmologists, contribute to service development and provide education and supervision to students and staff while advancing orthoptic care in a dynamic clinical setting.