Optometrist Opportunity

About the Role

• Generous salary package on offer – dependent on experience
• The option of  a short term contract of 12 or 24 months, so you can get a feel for the area before committing to a permanent role
• Part time will also be considered
• Rare, unique and ongoing opportunities to work with local communities via our Outreach program
• Social and welcoming team to help you settle into the community
• Experienced retail support team

About the store

Darwin is the capital of Australia’s Northern Territory and the gateway to the massive Kakadu National Park.

From incredible sunset cruises and crocodile encounters to Asian food markets and outdoor cinemas, Darwin has it all.

The store is located in Hibiscus Shopping town and offers 2 test rooms, an experienced and supportive retail team and well established relationships with local Ophthalmologists and GP’s.

Specsavers have successfully achieved the ‘Great Place to Work’ accreditation. We strive for the highest professional and clinical standards and provide unrivalled support, development and career plans.

Why 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 up to $15k through our Refer a Friend bonus