* Enhance your career with the largest regional healthcare service in Victoria
* Be part of a team who are focused on providing the highest quality patient-centred care
* Casual opportunities to join Barwon Health
About the role
The Orthoptist is responsible for delivering a high standard of Orthoptic and Ophthalmic care to out-patients and referred in-patients.
Key Responsibilities
* Deliver high-quality, evidence-based Orthoptic clinical care in accordance with National Australian Orthoptist Standards, including assessment and management of outpatients and referred inpatients, pre- and post-operative care (e.g. cataract assessment, A-scans, refractions, field analysis), and accurate, comprehensive clinical documentation.
* Provide professional leadership and specialist support, acting as a clinical resource to the multidisciplinary team, fostering a patient-centred approach, and promoting a supportive, collaborative departmental environment.
* Undertake administrative, quality and systems responsibilities, including timely completion of clinical administration, responding to service enquiries, participation in audit/research and service improvement activities, incident reporting, and effective use of Barwon Health IT and information management systems in line with organisational requirements.
What we’re looking for
* Recognised qualifications in Orthoptics and current registration with the Australian Orthoptic Board (as recognised by the Australian Orthoptic Association).
* Demonstrated clinical experience in an orthoptic setting with sound clinical judgement and problem-solving capability.
* High level attention to detail with the ability to prioritise and perform effectively in a fast-paced environment.
* Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with a team-focused approach, commitment to customer service, and ability to maintain empathy and professionalism.
Position Description
Please note Barwon Health will only
All appointments are subject to:
* Satisfactory Police Record Check
* Immunisation Status Clearance
* Working with Children Check (if applicable)
To apply, you will need a resume and a tailored cover letter outlining your skills, experience, and suitability for the position in line with the requirements of the position description. Please note: We do not accept resumes via email.