Position
Orthoptist – Full-Time Maternity Cover (Until Late 2026)
Potential to Transition into a Permanent Role
Location: Newtown, NSW 2042
About the Role
We are seeking a passionate Orthoptist to join our well-established ophthalmic team in Newtown. You’ll be covering a full-time maternity leave position starting as soon as possible through to late 2026, with the potential to transition into a permanent role following the contract period. This role offers hands-on clinical work, multidisciplinary collaboration, and significant opportunities for professional growth in a supportive and engaging environment.
About Our Practice
Join a dedicated and skilled team that includes:
- 8 Ophthalmologists, specialising in:
- Cataract & Refractive Surgery
- Medical & Surgical Retina
- Corneal Disorders
- Glaucoma
- Oculoplastics
- 7 Orthoptists, who work collaboratively across subspecialty clinics, diagnostics, surgical planning, and patient education.
We are a patient-centred practice that values excellence, teamwork, and continuous learning. You’ll have opportunities to grow your skills across a diverse range of ophthalmic subspecialties in a qualified and dynamic setting.
Key Responsibilities
- Clinical & Diagnostic Duties:
- Conduct comprehensive orthoptic assessments and manage a range of ocular conditions.
- Perform a variety of diagnostic tests and measurements, including:
- Patient history
- Visual acuity
- Refraction
- Visual fields
- OCT
- A-scans
- Pachymetry
- Topography
- Fundus photography
- Fluorescein angiography
- Anterior segment imaging
- IPL
- Pre-operative Care:
- Cataract work-ups, including patient counselling on intraocular lens options
- Refractive surgery counselling (PRK, LASIK, SMILE)
- Discussion of risks and complications related to surgery or minor procedures
- Intraocular lens calculations
- Post-operative Care:
- Run independent post-operative review clinics
- Collaboration & Communication:
- Work closely with ophthalmologists to ensure high-quality, timely, patient-centred care
- Accurately interpret and communicate diagnostic findings
- Refer abnormal results promptly to clinicians
- Maintain thorough, confidential, and up-to-date patient records
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Orthoptics (or equivalent)
- Registration (or eligibility for registration) with the Australian Orthoptic Board preferred, but not essential
- Experience in orthoptic assessments, diagnostics, and treatment planning is desirable
- Strong clinical judgment, excellent communication skills, and the ability to work both independently and as part of a team
- Commitment to professional development and a willingness to contribute to clinical education or research initiatives
Why Join Us?
- Be part of a respected, well-supported eye care team with exposure to a broad range of subspecialties
- Contribute meaningfully to patient outcomes in a rewarding clinical setting
- Access ongoing professional development opportunities, including involvement in education, research, and service improvement
- Thrive in a positive, team-focused culture with strong clinical mentorship
- Enjoy a competitive salary and the exciting potential to step into a permanent role after the maternity leave period
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