Optical Assistant

JOIN THE TEAM AT SPECSAVERS LAUNCESTON

Specsavers Launceston is Tasmania's largest Optometry Practice. On any given day we have a team of over 20 professionals dedicated to delivering exceptional eye care.

We're looking for new team members to join our dynamic and supportive workplace.

ABOUT THE ROLE

We are specifically looking for Launceston-based university students for casual roles. The role requires many weeks of training. We're seeking candidates who would ideally be available to work with us for at least 3 years, and we'll be asking specifically about long-term availability in the interview process.

Our business is seasonal with busy summers, allowing us to increase hour for university students on their summer break. Typically a University student might work ~3-5 days per fortnight during university semester, and up to 10 days per fortnight over Summer. There is plenty of flexibility for the right candidate.

Availability Requirements: Candidates must be available every second Saturday and during busy periods over summer. For an inexperienced hire, we prefer to recruit those who can work with us for at least 3 years.

Casual roles are a great fit for university students who can increase their hours during summer.

This is a customer-facing role in a fast-paced retail environment, where you'll be assisting patients and ensuring they receive outstanding service. Retail experience is preferred but not essential, as we provide comprehensive on-site training.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assisting patients with optical screening tests
• Helping our patients choose glasses and contact lenses (optical dispensing)
• Fitting and repairing glasses
• Handling basic administrative tasks

WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR

We're seeking patient-focused individuals who are confident, adaptable, and eager to contribute to a high-performance team.

Ideal candidates will have:

Strong computer skills and the ability to learn new IT systems

Excellent attention to detail and a passion for patient care

A friendly, professional approach to customer service

A high standard of professionalism and personal presentation

The ability to work effectively within a team

Availability to work every second Saturday

ABOUT SPECSAVERS LAUNCESTON

Specsavers Launceston is a locally-owned franchise, operated by three local owners who work in-store and are committed to fostering a safe and positive workplace.

We take pride in our excellent workplace satisfaction, as reflected in our annual "Great Place to Work" survey, where staff provide anonymous feedback to management.

HOW TO APPLY:

If you're ready to be part of a thriving team and make a real impact in patient care, we'd love to hear from you

To apply, click the APPLY button and attach your CV and cover letter outlining your skills and experience. Within your cover letter, please comment on your availability to work over Summers and on Saturdays, as this is what we're specifically looking for. Please also comment how many more years of study you have, as we typically prefer to work with someone for at least 3 years.

Important: To be considered for the role, candidates must complete a video response to four standard questions as part of the application process.

We look forward to meeting you