Optometrist – Fire Station Optometrists, Mount Gambier SA
Build your career, broaden your skills, and enjoy a life less ordinary.
Fire Station Optometrists in Mount Gambier is seeking an Optometrist or recent Graduate ready to grow in a supportive, collaborative, and values-driven team. You’ll be immersed in full-scope optometry with strong mentoring, structured training, and the chance to work closely with ophthalmologists and a diverse patient base.
The Opportunity
* Grow your clinical confidence through measured skill development and personalised learning pathways
* Work alongside experienced optometrists and receive ongoing mentorship
* No weekends and time off between Christmas and New Year
* Occasional support visits to Port Augusta and Victor Harbor for variety and exposure to other regional locations
What You’ll Be Doing
* Full-scope optometry including:
o Eye health and therapeutic management
o Co-management with resident and visiting Ophthalmologists
o Supporting a culturally diverse patient base with care and respect
* Dispensing support (preferred but not essential)
Why Join Fire Station Optometrists?
* Work in a respected regional practice with deep community ties
* Collaborate with a team across three locations with regular peer connection and CPD
* Enjoy a relaxed, regional lifestyle with easy access to:
o The Limestone Coast – vineyards, fresh produce, and coastal drives
o The Grampians and natural wonders just across the border
o The Great Ocean Road starting right on your doorstep
* Off-street parking and a low-stress commute (goodbye traffic lights!)
Our Culture & Values
We live and work by the following values:
Fun
Attention to Detail
Continuous Improvement
Trust
Teamwork
We’re a team that supports growth — in our skills, in our patients, and in each other.
A Great Place to Live
Recently listed as one of the Top 8 Best Places to Live in South Australia (2025), Mount Gambier offers natural beauty, excellent local food and wine, and a strong sense of community — the perfect setting for work–life balance.
Interested?
Whether you’re looking for your first role or your next step, we’d love to hear from you.