Job Overview

Employment Type: Casual

Position Classification: Orthoptist Level 1/2

Remuneration: $37.03 - $52.83 per hour plus superannuation

Hours Per Week: Up to 38

The Role

This opportunity is to join our Prince of Wales Orthoptic casual pool. Orthoptists in our casual pool, pending their availability may be called upon at short notice or may be rostered in advance to cover shift vacancies. Orthoptists work part of a multidisciplinary team in the Eye Clinic at Prince of Wales Hospital to provide orthoptic and ophthalmic care to outpatients and inpatients.

What We Offer

• Up to 12 allocated days off each year (for full-time employees) in addition to annual leave.
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• Salary packaging options that reduce your taxable income and increase your take-home pay! Up to $9K for living expenses and $2.6K meal & entertainment & Novated Leasing.
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• Discounted gym memberships with a Fitness Passport
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• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for employees and family members.
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• Discounted Private Health Insurance.
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• Inner city location with direct access to eastern suburbs beaches, restaurants and transport links that are right at the front door

Selection Criteria

To be considered for this position, please ensure you address the below questions as thoroughly as possible.

• Must hold a Diploma or bachelor of Applied Science (Orthoptics), Masters in Orthoptics or equivalent with eligibility for registration with the Orthoptic Board of Australia.
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• Demonstrated knowledge and experience in the investigation and managment of adult and paediatric patients with strabismus and ocular motility disorders within commensurate years of experience.
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• Demonstrated knowledge and ability in ophthalmic assisting including perimetry, OCT, Pentacam, refraction, ocular Biometry
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• Demonstrated high level written and verbal communication, and interpersonal skills
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• Demonstrated commitment to quality improvement and ability to translate evidence into practice.
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• Ability to work as part of a multi-disciplinary team and to exercise independent professional judgement on routine matters, commensurate with years of experience.