Orthoptist Grade 3

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Austin Health is the major provider of tertiary health services, health professional education and research across three campuses in the north-east of Melbourne and statewide. We have a highly engaged, diverse and collaborative workforce that is unified by our goal to help people live healthy and fulfilled lives. 

About the Orthoptics and Ophthalmology Department

The Orthoptic Unit at Austin Health delivers high-quality inpatient and outpatient orthoptic services across the Repatriation and Royal Talbot Campuses. Closely integrated with the Ophthalmology Unit, the team plays a key role in supporting eye health and rehabilitation. The department has a strong commitment to clinical excellence, research, and education, working collaboratively with La Trobe University and the University of Melbourne.

About the role 

The Grade 3 Orthoptist is a senior clinical leader and subject matter expert, responsible for delivering high-quality, evidence-based orthoptic care across Austin Health. This role integrates expert clinical practice with leadership, education, research, and service development to ensure optimal patient outcomes and continuous service improvement. 

Working in close collaboration with the Head of Department, the Grade 3 Orthoptist supports service leadership by promoting best practice standards, advancing innovation through research and teaching, and ensuring clinical governance and quality assurance within the orthoptic service.  

A regular day will see you:   

• Collaborating with ophthalmologists, registrars, nurses, and students in multidisciplinary clinics
• Driving research, clinical audits, and undergraduate teaching for orthoptic and medical students
• Building relationships with internal and external stakeholders to strengthen service delivery

About you 

As the Grade 3 Orthoptist, you will be someone who has excellent communication skills and a strong commitment to excellence in patient care. You’ll bring energy and drive to your work, and have a keen interest in developing your skillset and leading others to do the same.

To be successful in this role you’ll bring with you:

• Extensive orthoptic experience (minimum 7 years), with advanced clinical expertise
• A passion for teaching, training, and mentoring the next generation of clinicians
• Strong problem-solving abilities and experience managing operational complexity
• A collaborative, inclusive approach that aligns with Austin Health values

Our benefits 

Working at Austin Health means enjoying a strong sense of purpose, engaging in meaningful work every day. Our people also receive a variety of rewarding benefits, including: 

• Greater take-home pay through generous salary packaging, for living expenses, meals, and holiday accommodation. 
• A suite of wellness initiatives designed to support you, including discounted fitness memberships and special offers on health insurance, and a comprehensive wellbeing program. 
• Onsite childcare at Austin Hospital, easy access via public transport and car parking options. 
• Mentoring and career development opportunities. 

Work with us! 

We are committed to cultural safety and health equity for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander People. We celebrate, value, and include people of all backgrounds, genders, identities, cultures, bodies, and abilities. We welcome and support applications from talented people identifying as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander, people with disability, neurodiverse people, LGBTQIA+ and people of all ages and cultures. 

If you feel this role is right for you, we encourage your early application. Even if you don’t meet every single requirement, we encourage you to apply. What matters most is your passion, your drive and your willingness to learn and contribute. Applications will be reviewed as they are received, and interviews may take place prior to the closing date. This means we reserve the right to close a job ad prior to the advertised closing date. 

All appointments are made subject to a satisfactory National Police Check and if required, a Working With Children Check. If you require any reasonable adjustments to the recruitment process, you are welcome to reach out to the hiring manager: Danielle Thorburn, Chief Orthoptist at Danielle.Thorburn@austin.org.au

Interested in finding out more about this opportunity? Read the position description for further details. 

Application closing date: Monday 11 August 2025