Orthoptist Grade 3

2 weeks ago

Melbourne, Australia Victorian Government Full time

**Overview**:
**Work Type**:Part-time

**Salary**: Salary not specified

**Grade**:Grade not specified

**Occupation**:Health and allied health

**Location**:Melbourne - CBD and Inner Metro suburbs

**Reference**:3501

**Are you a current Austin Health employee?**
- Austin Health is the major provider of tertiary health services, health professional education and research across three campuses in the north-east of Melbourne and statewide. We have a highly engaged, diverse and collaborative workforce that is unified by our goal to help people live healthy and fulfilled lives.

**About the Orthoptics and Ophthalmology Department**
- The Orthoptic Unit at Austin Health delivers high-quality inpatient and outpatient orthoptic services across the Repatriation and Royal Talbot Campuses. Closely integrated with the Ophthalmology Unit, the team plays a key role in supporting eye health and rehabilitation. The department has a strong commitment to clinical excellence, research, and education, working collaboratively with La Trobe University and the University of Melbourne.

**About the role**

Working in close collaboration with the Head of Department, the Grade 3 Orthoptist supports service leadership by promoting best practice standards, advancing innovation through research and teaching, and ensuring clinical governance and quality assurance within the orthoptic service.

A regular day will see you:

- Collaborating with ophthalmologists, registrars, nurses, and students in multidisciplinary clinics
- Driving research, clinical audits, and undergraduate teaching for orthoptic and medical students
- Building relationships with internal and external stakeholders to strengthen service delivery

**About you**
- As the Grade 3 Orthoptist, you will be someone who has excellent communication skills and a strong commitment to excellence in patient care. You’ll bring energy and drive to your work, and have a keen interest in developing your skillset and leading others to do the same.

To be successful in this role you’ll bring with you:

- Extensive orthoptic experience (minimum 7 years), with advanced clinical expertise
- A passion for teaching, training, and mentoring the next generation of clinicians
- Strong problem-solving abilities and experience managing operational complexity
- A collaborative, inclusive approach that aligns with Austin Health values

**Our benefits**
- Working at Austin Health means enjoying a strong sense of purpose, engaging in meaningful work every day. Our people also receive a variety of rewarding benefits, including:

- Greater take-home pay through generous salary packaging, for living expenses, meals, and holiday accommodation.
- A suite of wellness initiatives designed to support you, including discounted fitness memberships and special offers on health insurance, and a comprehensive wellbeing program.
- Onsite childcare at Austin Hospital, easy access via public transport and car parking options.
- Mentoring and career development opportunities.

**Work with us**

**Interested in finding out more about this opportunity? Read the**position description** for further details.**

**Application closing date: Monday 11 August 2025**

- Applications close Monday 11 August 2025 at 11.59pm

Posted
- 28 July 2025

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