Regional Optometrist

Institute for Urban Indigenous Health Ltd; Sunshine Coast Regional; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Institute for Urban Indigenous Health Ltd is seeking an Regional Optometrist to deliver culturally appropriate eye health services within a multidisciplinary team. You will work with ophthalmologists and our cataract program to support patient care and community health objectives.

The role requires AHPRA registration, Therapeutics endorsement, and a commitment to improving Indigenous eye health in South East Queensland.

Qualifications

• Current C Class Drivers Licence (QLD).
• AHPRA Registration.
• Current Disability Worker Screening Check (Qld Yellow Card).
• Current First Aid and CPR Certificate.
• Australian Optometry Qualification with Therapeutics Endorsement.
• Desirable: Demonstrated experience working with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and/or communities.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical assessments within a Primary Health Care setting.
• Provide referral and support to ophthalmologist and cataract surgery program.
• Promote Optometry within the organisation and across the region.
• Liaise with health professionals including GPs and other health workers on patient care.
• Prepare reports and legal summaries for government departments and other relevant agencies.

Skills

Clinical assessments

Ophthalmology referrals

Liaise with GPs

Report writing for government

Education

Australian Optometry Qualification with Therapeutics Endorsement

AHPRA Registration

Disability Worker Screening (Qld Yellow Card)

First Aid & CPR Certificate

C Class Drivers Licence (QLD)

Experience with Aboriginal/ Torres Strait Islander communities (desirable)

Job description

Join an Organisation dedicated to Closing the Gap in Indigenous Health

About Us?

The Institute for Urban Indigenous Health Ltd was established by its founding members to provide a coordinated/integrated approach to the planning, development and delivery of comprehensive primary health care services for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander populations within the Southeast Qld Region. The Regional and Specialist team includes Integrated Specialist Services, Mental Health and Wellbeing Services, Primary Healthcare Services, Birthing and Early Childhood Services (South), and Child and Youth Services.

Our purpose is to connect, guide, and empower teams and communities through culturally safe, transparent, and responsive ways.

About the Role?

As Regional Optometrist, your role is to provide direct culturally appropriate eye health services to clients as part of a multi-disciplinary team/program.

Your day to day duties may include:

• Provide clinical assessments within a Primary Health Care setting.
• Provide referral and support to both our visiting ophthalmologist and cataract surgery program.
• Promote Optometry within the organisation and across the region.
• Liaise with health professionals including GPs, and other health workers on patient care.
• Prepare reports and legal summaries for government departments and other relevant agencies e.g. Work cover, Centrelink, etc. as required.

About You?

• Current C Class Drivers Licence (QLD).
• AHPRA Registration.
• Current Disability Worker Screening Check (Qld Yellow Card).
• Current First Aid and CPR Certificate.
• Australian Optometry Qualification with Therapeutics Endorsement.
• Desirable, but not mandatory: Demonstrated experience working with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and /or communities

What Can we Offer?

At IUIH we recognise that we operate in a diverse community and welcome and encourage applications from all ages and genders, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, culturally and linguistically diverse groups, the LGBTIQ+ community, veterans, refugees, and people with disability.

At IUIH 'Our Collectivity is Our Strength'.

We are a diverse and inclusive workplace that invites applications from all people.

• Be part of Australia's largest community controlled Aboriginal Health Service.
• Access to "Growing Our Own Opportunities" through in-house training and programs.
• Demonstrated commitment to creating culturally safe environments where children and young people are respected, heard, and protected against harm.

IUIH is a Community Controlled Health Service (CCHS) that leads the planning, development and delivery of health, family wellbeing and social support services to the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander population of South East Queensland.

IUIH is working with our Member CCHSs to improve the health, wellbeing and economic independence of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in South East Queensland, the largest and fastest growing Indigenous population in Australia.