Orthpotist

SA Health; Adelaide; On-site; AUD 74,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging

Fitness Passport

Public transport

Employee Assistance Program

Relocation support

Job summary

The Orthoptist will join the Ophthalmology team at the Women’s and Children’s Health Network in Adelaide, providing high-quality paediatric ophthalmic care, assessing and managing paediatric orthoptic conditions such as amblyopia and strabismus, and contributing to efficient outpatient services.

You will work with senior staff on complex cases, participate in education and mentoring, and benefit from WCHN offers including salary packaging, Fitness Passport, free public transport for SA Health

Qualifications

• Degree or Master’s in Orthoptics eligible for registration with the Australian Orthoptic Board (AOB).
• Minimum 2 years’ post-qualification paediatric ophthalmology experience.
• Demonstrated paediatric orthoptics experience including strabismus, amblyopia and ocular motility.

Responsibilities

• Provide Orthoptic assessment and management including amblyopia, refractive error and strabismus.
• Liaise with senior staff on complex cases and contribute to contact lens services and teaching.
• Support a positive culture and safe work environment within the Ophthalmology department.

Skills

Orthoptics

Paediatric ophthalmology

Communication

Teamwork

Education

Master’s Degree in Orthoptics

Registration with AOB

Job description

Job no: 949440
Work type: Full time, Part time
Location: Adelaide CBD
Categories: Allied and Scientific Health

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About WCHN

Join the Women’s and Children’s Health Network (WCHN), South Australia’s leading provider of care for women, babies, children and young people. We’re shaping the future of healthcare through compassion, innovation and excellence — with our communities at the heart of everything we do.

What WCHN Can Offer You

• Access to salary packaging benefits of up to $9,010 each FBT year for living expenses (e.g. mortgage, rent, utilities, groceries), plus an additional $2,650 each FBT year for meal entertainment expenses.
• Access to Fitness Passport (workplace health and fitness program that gives you and your family access to a wide choice of gyms and pools across South Australia.)
• Free public transport to and from the Women’s and Children’s Hospital for SA Health metropolitan hospital staff (excludes network community sites).
• Support for you and your family via our Employee Assistance Program.
• Relocation financial support may be negotiated, subject to eligibility.

About the role

The Orthoptist will join the Ophthalmology team to ensure patients receive high quality ophthalmic care whilst attending the Women and Children’s Health Network. The orthoptist will investigate and manage paediatric ophthalmology and ocular motility conditions and contribute to the effective and efficient running of Ophthalmology outpatient clinics.

Key duties of the role

• Provide effective Orthoptic assessment and management services, including the management of amblyopia, refractive error, strabismus and other Orthoptic conditions, using evidence-based practice
• Liaise with senior staff on complex cases and contribute to contact lens services, administration and departmental teaching
• Support and actively participate in a positive culture and safe work environment within the Ophthalmology department
• Actively participate in SA Health’s Clinical Supervision programme working with your supervisor on a regular basis to further build your knowledge base.

Skills and Experience

• Appropriate degree or Master’s Degree qualification in Orthoptics which entitles registration with the Australian Orthoptic Board (AOB). Eligible for membership of Orthoptics Australia (OA)”
• Minimum 2 years’ post-qualification experience in paediatric ophthalmology.
• Demonstrated experience in paediatric orthoptics, including strabismus, amblyopia and ocular motility.
• Strong clinical, communication and multidisciplinary teamwork skills.

Enquiries can be directed to

Melissa Cestaro

0428103142

[e-mail]

Want to learn more about career opportunities at WCHN?

Application Closing Date: Tuesday 20 October 2026 11:55PM

Advertised: 08 Sep 2026 Cen. Australia Standard Time
Applications close: 20 Oct 2026 Cen. Australia Daylight Time