Senior Orthoptist

Orthoptist Role: A Maternity Cover Opportunity with a Potential for Long-term Success

We are seeking an experienced Orthoptist to join our eye care team on a maternity cover basis. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to contribute to our clinical excellence and teamwork, while also having the potential to transition into a permanent role at the end of 2026.

About Our Team

We are a patient-centric practice that values excellence, teamwork, and continuous learning. Our team includes 8 ophthalmologists specializing in various subspecialties and 7 skilled Orthoptists working collaboratively across clinics, diagnostics, surgical planning, and patient education.

Clinical Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive orthoptic assessments and manage a range of ocular conditions.
• Perform diagnostic tests and measurements, including patient history, visual acuity, refraction, and imaging techniques such as OCT, A-scans, pachymetry, topography, fundus photography, and fluorescein angiography.

Key Responsibilities Continue Below

Pre-operative Care

• Cataract work-ups, including patient counselling on intraocular lens options
• Refractive surgery counselling (PRK, LASIK, SMILE)
• Discussion of risks and complications related to surgery or minor procedures
• Intraocular lens calculations

Post-operative Care

• Run independent post-operative review clinics

Collaboration & Communication

• Work closely with ophthalmologists to ensure high-quality, timely, patient-centred care
• Accurately interpret and communicate diagnostic findings
• Refer abnormal results promptly to clinicians
• Maintain thorough, confidential, and up-to-date patient records

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Orthoptics (or equivalent)
• Registration (or eligibility for registration) with the Australian Orthoptic Board preferred, but not essential
• Experience in orthoptic assessments, diagnostics, and treatment planning is desirable
• Strong clinical judgment, excellent communication skills, and the ability to work both independently and as part of a team