Optical Dispenser

At Specsavers, we know that to be your best and reach your full potential you need to work somewhere that will bring out your best.

We pride ourselves on offering a workplace with a supportive, driven, flexible and inclusive culture. Which is why we’ve been accredited as a Great Place to Work for the last three years running, and listed as one of Australia’s Best Places to Work for 2024.

Here’s a taste of just some of our perks:

- Opportunity to obtain a professional qualification within the Optical field
- A comprehensive induction and training program
- The chance to work with well-known brands, with more than 1,000 frame styles and colours
- A supportive culture
- Two free pairs of glasses each year
- Birthday leave and Volunteer leave
- Health & Wellbeing programs

So, if you like the sound of working for a company that’s dedicated to improving the lives of both their staff and customers - we think you’d look good at Specsavers.

The role

We are currently seeking a full-time Optical Assistant to join our dynamic team. Our Optical Assistants play a vital role in our stores, and will be responsible for:

- Providing a high-level customer service on the retail floor, and assisting with frames selection
- Providing in-depth product information
- Managing our diary of customer appointments
- Adjusting and fitting customers frames - ensuring our product exceeds their expectations
- Ensuring merchandising standards are met, including general cleanliness of the store

The skills we’re looking for
- Previous experience in a customer service/retail role or similar
- A self-starter with a sense of humour who enjoys variety and a fast-paced environment
- Excellent verbal and written communications skills, with strong attention to detail
- The ability to build genuine and supportive relationships with colleagues and customers

About Specsavers

Specsavers are rated the market leader for eye tests, the retailer of choice for contact lenses and one of the fastest growing hearing providers in Australia and New Zealand. We are on a continual mission to transform eye and hearing health by eliminating preventable vision loss and blindness, including Glaucoma and Diabetes, through improved prevention and early detection, as well as providing accessble and affordable hearing care.

About the Role:
A mix of location between North Rocks shopping centre and Carlingford court.

**Job Types**: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: $27.50 - $30.50 per hour

Expected hours: 24 - 38 per week

**Benefits**:

- Employee discount
- Professional development assistance

Schedule:

- 8 hour shift
- Weekend availability

Supplementary Pay:

- Overtime pay
- Penalty rates

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Carlingford, NSW 2117: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (required)

Application Question(s):

- Have you worked dispensing glasses before?
- Can you Speak any languages in addition to English? If so what languages are you fluent in?

Work Authorisation:

- Australia (required)

Work Location: In person