Optical Assistant/Dispenser

Full Time - Cairns, QLD

Are You Our Unicorn? Optical Dispensing Superstar Wanted

Do you believe in unicorns? That mythical creature that is outgoing, energetic, smart, and unique? Bruce Mellick Optometry is on the hunt for our very own unicorn to join our exceptional team in Cairns

About Us

Bruce Mellick Optometry has been a cornerstone of eye care in the Cairns community for over 40 years. Our mission? To provide the best vision and eye health care possible, enhancing our patients' quality of life through superior vision performance.

"We give our patients the best possible vision performance and subsequent quality of life by providing the best vision and eye health care possible. With state-of-the-art instruments and commitment to continued improvement in our profession, we maintain the highest health care standards." - Bruce Mellick

The Unicorn We're Seeking

We're looking for someone extraordinary who:

• Is caring by nature with an infectious energy
• Has a passion for learning new skills and taking on challenges
• Loves interacting with people and providing stellar customer service
• Can retain information and has a knack for sales or retail
• Is motivated, enthusiastic, and ready to dive into the world of optical dispensing

Note: While optical qualifications would be ideal, they're not essential. We value strong sales or retail experience, and we're committed to training the right person in the technical aspects of the job.

What You'll Do

As our optical dispensing superstar, you'll:

• Be the friendly face of our practice
• Help customers find the perfect frames to match their personality and needs
• Provide top-notch customer service
• Support various business activities with a can-do attitude

Our Culture

At Bruce Mellick Optometry, we live by three core values: Excellence, Community, and Family. We genuinely care about our team members and want you to love coming to work every day. Our inclusive and collaborative environment encourages innovation and contribution to the ongoing success of our practice.

Benefits

• Work-life balance: No weekends or late nights
• Full-time position: 38 hours per week
  • Monday to Thursday: 8:30am - 5pm
  • Friday: 8:30am - 4pm
• Opportunity to complete a Certificate IV in Optical Dispensing
• Ongoing learning and development opportunities
• Job security in a respected, established practice

Is This You?

• You're authentic, trustworthy, and dependable
• You genuinely care for customers and team members
• You're a multi-tasker with a "see what needs to be done and do it" attitude
• You're ready to fall in love with a business we're passionate about

If you're looking for a role where you can make a difference and become part of a family-like team, we want to hear from you Join us in our mission to provide exceptional eye care to the Cairns community.

Apply now and let's discover if you're the unicorn we've been searching for