Optometrist Opportunity

Looking for a change that can offer a relaxed coastal lifestyle with all the amenities of a big city?

Located on the North East coast of QLD, Townsville is the largest urban centre north of the Sunshine Coast, Offering more than 320 days of sunshine each year, World Heritage-listed national parks and lush tropical gardens, Townsville is home to some spectacular natural landscapes and attractions. Townsville is a major gateway to the Great Barrier Reef, the Wet Tropics and the Queensland outback.

About the role: 

• Competitive salary on offer
• 4 test rooms, Audiology and market leading equipment including OCT and TONOREF
• Great relationship with local Ophthalmologist’s and GP’s. In addition to this, the team are aligned with Brisbane Children’s Hospital, being the preferred Optometrists for their patients when they require primary eye care
• A supportive, experienced and welcoming team  – the store prides themselves on a great team culture
• Excellent opportunities for further career development and progression

This store is a star performer under our ‘Specsavers: The Place to Work’ initiative, offering the following key benefits to all store team members: 

• Birthday leave
• Volunteer leave
• Access to Specsavers Perks staff discount program
• Two free pairs of glasses each year
• 30% off glasses voucher for family and friends each year

Why choose Specsavers? 

• Specsavers are rated the market leader for eye tests, and the retailer of choice for contact lenses in Australia and New Zealand.
• We are on a continual mission to transforming eye health by: eliminating preventable vision loss and blindness, including Glaucoma and Diabetes, through improved prevention and early detection.
• In 2021, we are detecting glaucoma in 1.43% of our patients, nearly matching the reported national prevalence rate of 1.5%
• Proud to have well and truly reached 200,000 KeepSight registrations
• In April 2021, Specsavers had surpassed their target of registering 200,000 patients for their KeepSight initiative, with 80% of KeepSight registered patients who were due for their eye test attending on time
• We are continuously working to reduce the 50% of people with diabetes who do not receive regular eye checks
• We estimate our Optometrists have reduced the level of undiagnosed glaucoma among our patients by at least 60%

For a confidential chat about this opportunity, contact Ruby Lewis on +61 (4) 4788 9110 or email ruby.lewis@specsavers.com 

If you are a final year student or recent graduate, please contact your Graduate Recruitment Consultant or email apac.graduateteam@specsavers.com  

If you aren’t looking but know someone who is, you could earn an easy $5k through our Refer a Friend bonus

Flexible roster – part or full-time considered. Extremely attractive salary including relocation support, birthday/volunteer Leave, Specsavers Perks staff discount program, free glasses, 30% off glasses voucher for family and friends each year. Excellent opportunities for further career development and progression. Supportive and experienced team.