Health Professional and Support Services Grade 3 or 4
$ 50.98 – $73.19 per hour
‘Keeping Our Generations Growing Strong’
Wuchopperen is a Community Controlled Aboriginal Health Organisation providing holistic health care services to the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people of Cairns.
Benefits of working with Wuchopperen:
* Competitive Salary + 12% Super + Salary Sacrifice (up to $15,899 for tax free benefits and $2,650 p/a for entertainment benefits).
* 5 weeks annual leave and 15 days personal leave pro rata.
* Commitment to professional development.
* EAP for employees and family members.
We provide a positive work culture and a diverse and inclusive environment. Our people matter to us, and we are committed to supporting them:
About the role:
The Optometrist is responsible for delivering high‑quality optometry services in a culturally appropriate and responsive manner within a primary health care setting. The role focuses on providing eye health assessments, treatment, and vision care to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community members, supporting improved health outcomes and access to care.
The Optometrist is supervised by the Manager, Allied Health and the position has no supervisory responsibilities.
This position works closely with other members of the clinic teams and maintains regular contact with other program staff to ensure effective outcomes for clients.
Key responsibilities:
* Conduct comprehensive eye examinations, including visual acuity testing, refraction, assessment of binocular vision, and ocular health evaluations, and diagnose eye conditions in accordance with best practice and AHPRA standards.
* Develop and implement management plans for identified eye conditions, including treatment, monitoring, and timely referral to ophthalmologists, GPs, or other health professionals as required.
* Dispense spectacles to clients, ensuring precise facial measurements, correct fittings, and proper adjustment at the time of delivery.
* Manage the administration of MASS spectacles, including ordering, quality verification (using a variometer), and ensuring timely and efficient delivery to clients.
* Undertake repairs of Wuchopperen clients’ spectacles, maintain adequate stock of spare parts, and ensure all Medicare documentation is accurately completed for consultations and spectacle dispensing under MASS.
* Perform financial administration related to monies received and payments associated with spectacle services. Maintain accurate filing and record‑keeping systems for all completed spectacles.
* Monitor testing room equipment, including cleaning, calibration checks, and requesting servicing as required to ensure safe and accurate clinical testing.
* Maintain and manage a client recall system for follow‑up appointments, monitoring of eye conditions, and ongoing eye care services.
* Gather and record statistical data relevant to measuring performance against agreed indicators and participate in review and evaluation activities.
* Participate in organisational and community activities to advance the health and wellbeing of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.
* Work within Wuchopperen’s Policies and Procedures, including the Staff Code of Conduct and Work Health and Safety requirements, and contribute to continuous improvement processes to ensure compliance with relevant standards and safe, effective service delivery.
* Other duties as required, within your skills, experience, and capacity.
For applicants to be successful in this role, they should demonstrate:
* Demonstrated knowledge of the practice and skills of optometry and the ability and willingness to apply these in a Primary Health Clinic environment.
* Knowledge and understanding of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander societies and cultures from an historical and contemporary perspective, including the ability to communicate effectively and sensitively with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.
* Extensively developed interpersonal and communication skills including the ability to liaise with a range of stakeholders as well as effectively advocate for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.
* Demonstrated ability to work independently and in a multi‑disciplinary team environment, prioritise and meet deadlines, deal with matters of a sensitive and confidential nature.
* Demonstrated ability to meet and work within the core values and behaviours of Wuchopperen.
Qualifications and experience:
* The Optometrist must have current registration with the Optometry Board of Australia (OBA) / AHPRA.
* The Optometrist must hold a relevant degree in Vision Science / Optometry.
Requirements:
* Hold a current Blue Card (for suitability to work with children and young people).
* Registered with the Optometry Board of Australia (OBA) / AHPRA.
* Proof of qualifications is required to be provided prior to the commencement of duty.
* It is a condition of employment in this role for the employee to be, and remain, vaccinated against measles, mumps, rubella, varicella (chicken pox), pertussis (whooping cough) and hepatitis B.
* It is recommended for the employee to be vaccinated against COVID-19.
* Possess a current driver’s licence.
* A commitment to adhere to Wuchopperen’s policies and procedures.
Applicants who do not address these requirements, will not be considered for shortlisting.
Note: Revised legislation requires applicants to hold a blue card prior to commencement. Refer to Qld Government’s Blue Card Services website for more information.
How to apply:
To be eligible for interview, applicants must submit a cover letter (no more than two pages), addressing the Core Capabilities and an up‑to‑date Resume including two referees and complete the screening questions provided from Employment Hero.
For more information contact Korrie, Manager Allied Health on 07 4080 1158.
Wuchopperen is a Child Safe Organisation and the safety and wellbeing of children is of utmost importance.
Closing date for applications: 5pm on Monday 19th January 2026
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