Orthoptist
Vision Eye Institute is Australia’s largest private provider of ophthalmic services.
Our clinical team is led by internationally recognised specialists in laser eye surgery, refractive lens exchange, laser cataract surgery, corneal conditions, retinal conditions and glaucoma.
Several of our doctors are pioneers in the field of laser eye surgery in Australia – together, they have helped correct vision for more than 50,000 patients!
Based at our clinic in Blackburn South, we have two roles available - fixed term 12 months, part time & full time.
**Optometrists welcome to apply.
Transforming lives, that’s our vision!
Key responsibilities include:
- Clinical assessment and perform investigations such as visual field testing, OCT and angiography
- Biometry and Corneal Topography
- Liasing with patients and taking the necessary Ophthalmic/Orthoptic medical history.
- Primary assessment and triage of referrals
About you:
- Excellent clinical skills, interpersonal skills and attention to detail
- Orthoptic/Optical qualification and current Australian Orthoptic Board registration
Why work for VEI?
We take pride in our diverse team environment.
Our Benefits:
- Meaningful work, supportive team and positive workplace.
- Family Health & Wellbeing benefits including (Optical and WHEREFIT retail discounts, Medibank Corporate Health Cover, EAP
- Employee referral program and recognition service awards
We are an equal opportunity employer, we value diversity and welcome applications of all types, and from all backgrounds. We look forward to meeting you.
VEI has a mandatory COVID-19 vaccination requirement for all workers. You will also be required to provide evidence of other immunisation as required for your role.
Learn more: www.visioneyeinstitute.com.au
Employer questions
- Which of the following statements best describes your right to work in Australia?
- Which of the following statements best describes your Covid-19 vaccination status?
- How many years' experience do you have as an Orthoptist?
- Do you have a current Working With Children (WWC) Check?
- Are you currently registered with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA)?
- Do you have a current Police Check (National Police Certificate) for employment?
- Do you have experience in the optical industry?
- Do you have a Certificate IV in Optical Dispensing?
Company profile
Vision Eye Institute
Vision Eye Institute is a national leader in delivering ophthalmic care and day surgery services to the community in Victoria, New South Wales, Queensland, and South Australia. Each year, VEI sees more ophthalmic patients and performs more eye surgeries than any other private provider in Australia – and in recent years, through our Vision Hospital Group day surgeries, we have broadened our surgical specialty range to encompass dental surgery, general surgery, pain management, gastroenterology, colorectal, plastics and dermatology.
The care delivered by our 500+ passionate team members is benchmarked to the highest quality standards and is designed to deliver excellence in patient outcomes.