Optometry Student

Specsavers Merrylands are looking for an and motivated Optical Assistant to join their team.

**About Specsavers**:
Specsavers is on a continual mission to transform eye health in Australia and New Zealand - and we would like you to join us on that mission. Our Transforming Eye Health Strategy is focused on eliminating preventable vision loss and blindness, particularly with diseases such as Glaucoma and Diabetes, through improved prevention, early detection and co-management.

We strive for the highest clinical standards - and believe that the customer should be at the heart of everything we do. We also recognise that our people are critical to our past and future success - so we do everything we can to make sure they get the experience and career they’re looking for: from outstanding training and a personal development plan, to excellent benefits and unstinting support. The business has nearly 1,500 stores across 12 countries - and is still growing. We want you to be part of this outstanding success story.

**About the role**:
You will be involved in all aspects of our customer's optometric journey from using high-tech pre-testing equipment to dispensing and frame styling. You'll work to healthcare guidelines (as well as our own high standards), give good clear advice because of your love for fashion and styling, and provide a great experience at every opportunity which exceed our customers’ expectations.

To secure this role you will need to currently be studying optometry. You will have fantastic organisation and communication skills, able to work effectively in a team, and thrive on working at a fast pace.

**Skills and experience**:

- Optical dispensing qualification experience will highly desired, but not essential.
- Previous experience in the optical industry
- A self-starter with a sense of humour who enjoys variety and a busy environment
- Excellent verbal and written skills with strong attention to detail
- The ability to build genuine and supportive relationships with colleagues and customers

**Benefits and perks**:

- Birthday Leave
- An in-depth on boarding and training program, that will continue throughout your career
- Career development and advancement opportunities

**Job Types**: Permanent, Casual

**Salary**: From $40,000.00 per year

**Benefits**:

- Professional development assistance

Schedule:

- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
- Rotating roster
- Shift work
- Weekend availability

Supplemental pay types:

- Bonus

Work Authorisation:

- Australia (preferred)

Work Location: In person