Expression of Interest - Casual Orthoptic Clinical Educator
Job No.: 570365
Work type: Casual – 7.25 hours per day, 1 day per week, up to 6 months
Salary range: Casual rate as per LTU Enterprise Agreement 2023: $88.02 per hour plus 17% super
Position Purpose
The Clinical Educator (Orthoptist) is responsible for providing clinical supervision, teaching, and assessment of orthoptic students during clinical placements at the La Trobe Eye Clinic and in outreach environments. The role supports the delivery of high-quality orthoptic services to the community while fostering students' development of clinical competence, professional conduct, and reflective practice in accordance with University requirements and the standards of the Discipline of Orthoptics.
Duties
* Provide clinical education to orthoptic students across student‐led clinics and outreach activities such as school‐based vision screening programs
* Provide evidence‐based orthoptic services to children and adults
* Monitor, assess, and report on student clinical performance
* Maintain accurate clinical documentation and assessment records
Qualifications
* A recognised qualification in Orthoptics and eligibility for registration with the Australian Orthoptic Board
* Clinical experience in ocular motility, neuro‐orthoptics and/or low vision
* Demonstrated commitment to clinical education and student supervision
* Strong communication, organisational, and teamwork skills
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