Optometry Student

It’s the feeling of being able to grow your own way  

The Role: Part-time or Casual. Availability to work on weekends is required. 
Build real-world experience as an Optical Assistant while you study optometry, gaining confidence and practical skills in a clinical setting. 

Enjoy flexible hours and a career pathway with Specsavers that can lead to future placements and long-term opportunities. 

In this role, no two days will feel the same:  

• Greet, Guide & Book: Be the first friendly face customers see, assist with their queries, and manage bookings to ensure they’re all set for their next visit. 
• Support the Experts: Learn to take patients through the pre-testing phase of their eye exam and assist our Optometrists to ensure smooth and efficient appointments.  
• Frame Styling Specialist: Dispense glasses with a range of lens options tailored to each customer’s needs 
• Customer Experience Champion: Be our customer experience champion and help us ensure that our customers leave feeling good. 

Our store teams bring the vision - join us and add yours: 

• Who Are You? You are a current optometry student passionate about customer service and improving lives, eager to kickstart your career with a leader in optics. 
• Your Superpower: Building strong rapport with people from all walks of life, making you the go-to person for customers seeking clear vision with Specsavers. 
• Patient focused: You excel in fast-paced environments, communicate clearly, and always maintain a high level of professionalism under pressure. 

Perks, Perks, Perks - Our Offer to You: 

• Build your eye for fashion and have the chance to work with well-known brands such as Vivenne Westwood, Mimco, Alex Perry, Ted Baker, Tommy Hilfiger, florence by mills and more! 
• Two free pairs of glasses each year 
• Birthday leave and Volunteer leave 
• Access to Specsavers Perks App – exclusive discounts and shopping program with multiple Australian retailers and grocers!   

Your Future is Looking Bright – so, what are you waiting for? 
At Specsavers, we’re all about helping you see the best version of yourself—by creating a workplace that empowers and supports you to reach your full potential. You’ll find us in 10 countries globally, employing over 48,900 incredible people – and we want YOU to join us! 

Click below to apply!* 

*Please note due to the high volume of applications only successful candidates will be contacted. We thank you in advance for your interest in Specsavers.  

At Specsavers we believe a diverse, inclusive and flexible culture enables our people to bring their whole selves to work and be proud of doing so.
Additional information

• Two FREE pairs of glasses per year! Plus, family and friend's discount
• Level up your career with paid training - your future, your way!
• Attractive starting wage, and earn more when you hit key milestones!