Optical Dispenser/receptionist

3 days ago

Sydney, Australia University of New South Wales Full time

**Job no**: 527748
**Work type**: full time, part time
**Location**: Sydney, NSW
**Categories**: Administration

**Optical Dispenser/Receptionist (**UNSW Optometry Clinic**)**
- **Employment Type**:Full - time (35 hours a week) or option for Part-time, job share arrangement
- **Duration**:Continuing
- **Remuneration**: $85k - $96k base (+17% super and leave loading)
- **Working rights**: Australian/New Zealand citizen or Australian Permanent Resident.
- **Location**:UNSW Optometry Clinic, Kensington, Sydney

**Why this role matters**

The role of the Optical Dispenser/Receptionist within the UNSW Optometry Clinic is pivotal to the flow and efficiency of this busy clinic in both the reception and dispensing areas. The role provides front line patient support and retail dispensing while supporting the daily requirements of professional staff and students within this extremely busy teaching clinic. The position requires the ability to manage many competing priorities across a varied workload with accountability to deliver exceptional patient care. In addition to providing a spectacle dispensing service, Optical Dispensers are responsible for supervising students in the dispensing component of the School of Optometry and Vision Science, Master of Optometry Program.

**Key skills required**:

- Previous experience as a receptionist working within an optometric or any health or medical practice.
- Certificate IV in Optical Dispensing or equivalent.
- Sound knowledge of practice and dispensing operating procedures.
- Excellent retail optical product knowledge.
- Proven sales record.
- Experience in dispensing education.
- Attention to detail and excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Demonstrated ability to manage competing priorities and work as a team member.
- Commitment to excellence in patient care and customer service in a busy professional environment.

**Full details can be found in the position description.**

**UNSW Benefits and Culture**:
UNSW offer a competitive salary and access to a plethora of UNSW-perks including:

- 17% Superannuation and leave loading
- Flexible working
- Additional 3 days of leave over the Christmas Period
- Access to lifelong learning and career development
- Progressive HR practices

More information on the great staff benefits and culture can be found here.

**How to apply**:
**Contact (role related questions)**

Merita O'Connell, Talent Acquisition

**Applications close**:Tuesday 22nd October before 11.30pm

UNSW is committed to equity diversity and inclusion. Applications from women, people of culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, those living with disabilities, members of the LGBTIQ+ community; and people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent, are encouraged. UNSW provides workplace adjustments for people with disability, and access to flexible work options for eligible staff. The University reserves the right not to proceed with any appointment.

Position Description

**Advertised**: 08 Oct 2024 AUS Eastern Daylight Time
**Applications close**: 22 Oct 2024 AUS Eastern Daylight Time

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