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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Opthalmic Technician

Applications close: 23 December 2025

Part Time Ophthalmic Technician

Orthoptist - Gold Coast

Applications close: 20 December 2025

You will be comfortable and excited to be: • Assisting the Ophthalmologists and Clinical Optometrist to obtain patient histories and carry out patient screening tests • Supporting administration team with critical patient service needs • Assisting the Ophthalmologists with minor procedures • Maintaining medical stock supplies • Liaising with patients to arrange further visits / surgery • Supporting the administration team with critical patient service needs • Working with other team members to ensure theatre lists are organised • Liaising with other health professionals eg optometrists and GPs • Explaining treatment procedures and Ophthalmologists’ instructions to patients You will thrive in this role with your: • Exceptional can-do attitude with a personality keen to work as part of our professional team delivering the best for our patients • Reliability, organisation skills and the ability to work under pressure • Strong interpersonal, written and oral communication skills • Interest and willingness to learn (experience not essential)

Orthoptist

Applications close: 19 December 2025

Eyeclinic Albury-Wodonga is seeking an Orthoptist to join our team of Orthoptists, General Ophthalmologists, Retinal Specialists and Paediatric Ophthalmologists as well as Research, Nursing and Administration Staff. Our region offers the opportunity to build an enviable lifestyle with easy access to ski fields, wine regions, and a wide range of outdoor pursuits; all this while being only a few hours from Melbourne by road and well connected to rail and air travel services. Our modern, purpose built clinic is equipped with the latest diagnostic equipment, all of which is fully integrated with our electronic medical records and software. About the position: • Would suit a new graduate or an experienced Orthoptist (students graduating this year/early next are encouraged to apply) • Part time or Full time option • Funded educational and professional development opportunities • Supportive team environment with 6 other orthoptists • Positive, friendly workplace culture • Exposure to a wide variety of conditions, specialties and clinical trials Included duties: • Documenting patient history and notes in electronic medical records system • Visual acuity and refraction assessment • Squint and ocular motility assessment • Patient imaging including: OCT, biometry, visual fields, corneal topography and retinal photography (including angiography) • Exposure to and participation in clinical trials The successful applicant should have excellent communication skills, demonstrate a willingness to learn and have a strong team and work ethic. To be a part of our capable and friendly Eyeclinic team please contact Marcus or Belinda via the details below: Marcus Dwyer (Orthoptist Team Leader) dwyer_marcus@hotmail.com or 02 6021 3755 Belinda Garoni (Practice Manager) bgaroni@alburyeye.com.au or 02 6022 4805

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