Lead Optical Dispenser

4 weeks ago

Geelong, Australia GMHBA Limited Full time

Lead Optical Dispenser (Retail Management-eye care)

Posted: 19/09/2025

Closing Date: 03/10/2025

Job Type: Permanent - Full Time

Location: Geelong

Job Category: Health, Medical & Pharmaceutical,Retail

Remarkable people; remarkable career.

Are you ready to rediscover remarkable and make a positive impact on people’s lives? At GMHBA, every day brings an opportunity to empower and support communities to live well. Join us to be part of something meaningful and discover the remarkable benefits of working at GMHBA.

GMHBA takes pride in being an Australian not-for-profit health insurance and healthcare company that truly values its members. For a rewarding 90 years, we've been dedicated to serving the community and as a result have become one of Australia's leading regionally based private health insurers. We live and breathe exceptional care and are dedicated to making GMHBA a remarkable place to work. We value building connections, embrace individuality, and maintain a supportive, performing culture. GMHBA offers a flexible workplace, a community-focused culture, and a great regional lifestyle

Job Description

Ready to step up in retail management with a difference?
At GMHBA, we’re not just about great eye care — we’re about creating exceptional customer experiences. We’re looking for a Lead Optical Dispenser with strong retail management skills for Waurn Ponds and Leopold locations to partner with our Location Manager, drive practice performance, and coach a high-performing Eye Care team.

Why this role?

This is more than dispensing — it’s retail leadership with impact. You’ll:

- Deliver expert advice on optical dispensing and product selection
- Take ownership of day-to-day retail operations and team development
- Ensure a seamless customer journey from prescription to fitting
- Lead in stock management, supplier relations, and retail administration

Desired Skills and Experience

What we’re looking for:

- Qualified Optical Dispenser or equivalent retail/optical experience
- Strong retail management and customer service background
- Proven team leadership skills and a hands-on coaching style
- Cert IV in Optical Dispensing (or willingness to complete within 18 months – we’ll support you)

When you’ll work:

- Tuesday to Saturday roster
- Or at minimum, two Saturdays each month

Why GMHBA?

We’re a values-driven organisation that invests in our people. As Lead Dispenser, you’ll gain valuable retail management experience while making a difference to the lives of our members every day.

Apply now to become part of the GMHBA family

If you believe you would be a great fit but don’t quite tick all the boxes, we encourage you to apply.

Submit your application online today. Applications close on Friday,3 rd October’ 2025

If you have any questions about this position or the recruitment process, please reach out to the careers team at careers@gmhba.com.au

At GMHBA, we are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone feels respected, valued, and empowered to be their authentic selves. We believe that inclusion strengthens our organisation, enriches our culture, and allows us to better support our members, patients, and communities.We actively welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, identities, and experiences.

In submitting an application, you agree that you have read and accepted the terms and conditions of our recruitment privacy statement: gmhba.com.au/privacy.

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