Optometrist
Salary:
HSO Level P1 $88,411 - $119,660 p.a. pro rata
Location:
Fremantle
Unit/Division:
Fremantle Hospital And Health Service > Ophthalmology
Work Type:
Fixed Term - Part Time
Position No:
Pool Ref 00000516
Closing Date:
2025-08-11 4:00 PM
Attachments:
CRVCID 688336
This is where jobs become careers, passion finds its purpose, and your voice finds its place. Are you ready to dive headfirst into the community taking excellent health care where it's needed? Then South Metropolitan Health Service is the perfect place to start!
SMHS delivers quality, safe and effective hospital and health services within a catchment area stretching more than 3300 square kilometres across the southern half of Perth.
Our vision is Excellent health care, every time. You can read more about SMHS in our Strategic Plan here .
We are currently seeking a suitably experienced and enthusiastic Optometrist. Be part of a multidisciplinary team and provide quality optometric services to Fremantle Hospital.
In this role, you will:
* Facilitate and promote patient safety and quality care
* Practice as an Optometrist as per professional standards and departmental standards and SMHS policies and guidelines
* Be involved in the post operative management of cataract and pterygium patients and as required the management of medically stable glaucoma patients
* Perform visual fields assessments, biometry and a-scans, topography/corneal imaging, and retinal imaging
* Perform other imaging and assessments as directed.
See attached Job Description Form for more position details and selection criteria.
This is a recruitment pool for Fixed-Term Part-Time appointments with the possibility of extensions and/or permanency.
We currently have one (1) Fixed-Term Part-Time appointment at 16 hours per fortnight for 12 months, with possibility of extension(s) and/or permanency.
Suitable applicants will be placed in a pool from which appointments may be made when similar vacancies occur. Appointments may be made from this pool until 31/08/2026.
Fremantle Hospital is a 300-bed specialist hospital focused on providing high-quality aged care, mental health, secondary rehabilitation, planned surgeries and medical services.
Our Values guide our work in every action, and that includes recruitment and employment! SMHS encourages Aboriginal people, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds or LGBTI communities, and people with disability to work with us. Whatever your age, race, gender, religion, sexual orientation, and family/carer responsibilities are, we ask that you consider bringing your expertise to our workforce.
Want to know more?We encourage you to contact Tricia Lyle or Hannath Pillay or Therese Hubble on 08 9431 2539.
If you are ready to partner with us see the application instructions below:
Your application should include:
1. A copy of your current CV
2. A statement addressing the selection criteria in no more than 2-3 pages
3. The names and contact details of two (2) current referees who can attest to your suitability for this role.
These documents should be complete and ready to attach prior to applying online. Please ensure you allow enough time to complete the online application process as you will be required to answer various questions and attach your documentation.
If you experience difficulties while applying online, please contact Employee Services on 13 44 77 for immediate assistance during business hours.
Employee Benefits
Our employees enjoy a range of benefits which may include (in line with operational requirements):
* Professional development opportunities and study leave/assistance
* Flexible working arrangements
* Flexible leave arrangements
* Other professional and location-based allowances
* For further information click here.
Eligibility
Are you eligible?To be eligible for appointment, applicants must have a valid working visa (for fixed term appointments) or be an Australian citizen, permanent resident, or have a visa to live and work indefinitely in Australia (for permanent appointments).
WA Health embraces diversity and is committed to eliminating all forms of discrimination in the provision of our service. We are committed to growing the Aboriginal workforce as a part of WA Health’s Aboriginal Workforce Policy and as a measure to achieve equality, Section 51 of the Equal Opportunity Act 1984 applies to this position. Aboriginal people are encouraged to apply.
WA Health engages staff in positions of trust and responsibility. WA Health policies require applicants to undertake a criminal records screening and integrity checking as part of the appointment process. As well as undertaking a criminal record screening and integrity checking, you may also be required to undertake a working with children check (if required for the role) and a pre-employment health assessment. We may ask referees to comment on your integrity and past demonstration of ethical behaviour. Please note that adverse information does not necessarily disqualify an applicant but will be considered as part of the appointment process.
Lodgement is system generated. Any submissions on, or after, 4:00pm on the closing date will not be accepted.
LATE OR EMAIL APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED.
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