Orthoptics Australia (OA) is a national organisation representing members in all states of Australia, as well as members from other countries, including New Zealand, United Kingdom, Singapore, Malaysia and Hong Kong. OA strives to promote and advance the discipline of orthoptics in public hospitals and ophthalmology practices, and to actively seek and implement career and work benefits and opportunities for its members.

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Orthoptist

Applications close: 23 February 2026

A full time position is available at my eye specialist working with two experienced, comprehensive ophthalmologists in private practise. Myeye specialist is a boutique practice located in Robina Town Centre and incorporates Gold Coast Eye Hospital, a fully accredited and licensed day hospital in the same tenancy. Our consulting area includes 5 consulting rooms, a fully equipped orthoptic room and a large tech area for patient assessment. Our medical records are electronic and incorporate Heidelberg OCT and anterion. Our work flow is efficient and patient oriented and patient movement within the clinic is controlled by our software. Your role as an orthoptist would include patient assessment, initial assessment of new patients, interaction with our tech support team including teaching, management of operating lists and intraocular lens choice with the ophthalmologist, liasing with nursing staff from GCEH and ensuring the patient journey in clinic and hospital is optimal. You would be directly in contact with our ophthalmologists with a view to expanding your clinical knowledge and examination findings. We are situated on the Gold Coast and look forward to your application.

Orthoptist

Applications close: 25 February 2026

Looking for a lifestyle change without stepping back from your career? Central Queensland Health is offering two permanent full-time Orthoptist positions in the heart of Central Queensland. Enjoy a relaxed regional lifestyle right here in Rockhampton, while providing high-quality eye care and making a real difference in your community. Relocation and accommodation assistance provided. About the role: • Undertake referral management in support of Ophthalmologist. • Deliver as part of a multidisciplinary team, sound independent evidenced based Orthoptic services across single or multiple modalities within the Ophthalmology Team. What we offer: Total remuneration value of up to $132,567 p.a. is comprised of: • An hourly rate between $43.68 - $58.59 p.h. • 12.75% employer superannuation contribution • 17.5% leave loading Apply via https://apply-springboard.health.qld.gov.au/jobs/QLD-RK6A673564 Applications close: Wednesday, 25 February 2026

Acknowledgement

Orthoptics Australia acknowledges the diverse Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples of Australia as the traditional owners of the lands upon which we and our members operate. We pay our respects to their Elders, past, present and future, and value their continued custodianship of the lands, waters and seas