Community Orthoptist (Wollongong)

We are committed to providing services for people with low vision or blindness by tailoring solutions to help overcome barriers and build independent and fulfilling lives.

We are united in our shared mission of creating opportunities, championing the rights of people with low vision or blindness, and building communities who share our mindset and ambition for accessibility and inclusivity.

With a strong culture of innovation, learning, flexibility and belonging, we live our values and allow our team members to be the best version of themselves inside and outside work. 

This is an exciting opportunity for a Part Time Community Orthoptist on a 2 year fixed term contract (21 hours per week) who will provide specialist low vision assessments, training and other interventions to enable clients with vision impairment to maximise the use of their residual vision. Services will be delivered in clinics, community locations, and at client homes.

The successful candidate will have excellent communication and interpersonal skills, time management and organisation skills, have a strong commitment to providing the highest level of client care and be able to work independently, as well as working as an essential member of a cohesive team.

Key Accountabilities:

• Provide education to clients and their families on the meaning and implications of their diagnosis.
• Produce individualised reports for clients, colleagues and external stakeholders as appropriate.
• Conduct training in the use of low vision aids and equipment, and support clients to purchase aids or access the loan library system as appropriate.
• Contribute to the development and delivery of low vision training and upskilling programs for professional colleagues.
• Complete administration duties as required including booking appointments, managing and ordering stock and maintaining financial records.

Essential Experience:

• Degree qualified in orthoptics or equivalent.
• Eligibility for registration with the Australian Orthoptic Board.
• Demonstrated written, verbal and interpersonal skills.
• Effective time management, priority management and problem-solving skills.
• Flexibility – able to adjust hours according to client needs.

A Working With Children check and National Police Check will be required for the successful candidate.

Benefits that Guide Dogs offer: 

As a member of the Guide Dogs team, you will have access to a wide range of benefits tailored to your needs.

• A competitive remuneration package is available commensurate with skills and experience, which includes tax free salary packaging of up to $15,900. 
• Ongoing professional development throughout your tenure. 
• EAP - Get support when you need it with Employee Assistance Program counselling sessions.
• Me Days – Receive two paid days per year to support your health and wellbeing.
• Paid Parental Leave – take time to bond with your new child with 15 weeks paid leave after qualification period
• The option to purchase up to 4 weeks additional leave each year.
• Employee benefits program and Reward and Recognition program.
• Annual flu vaccinations. 
• Support for your professional development including paid study leave and educational assistance.
• Join an organisation that makes a meaningful and positive impact on our society.

Guide Dogs NSW/ACT are proud to be an inclusive workplace that reflects our clients and the broader community and are committed to providing a work environment in which everyone is included, treated fairly and with respect. We offer equal employment opportunity regardless of your disability, gender or gender identity, race, religion, sexual orientation, age, marital or domestic status, carer status, or political opinion.

If you require an adjustment within the recruitment process, please contact jobs@guidedogs.com.au to inform us of your preferred method of communication.