Job Title:
Orthoptist Patient Educator - WFH or Hybrid Work
Job Description:
Are you passionate in making a difference in the lives
of people affected by glaucoma? Do you have a gift for providing
compassionate support and education to individuals navigati-
ng the challenges of a glaucoma diagnosis and treatment
regimen? If so, we invite you to become a vital member of
our team as an Orthoptist Patient Educator at Glaucoma Australia.
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• Join a dynamic team where you can make a significant
difference in the battle against glaucoma blindness
• Leverage
your clinical orthoptic skills to make a positive impact
on Australians
• Embrace the flexibility of working remotely
or in a hybrid working environment based in Artarmon, Sydney
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• This is a part-time position of 2 – 3 days per week
Ab-
out Glaucoma Australia
Glaucoma Australia is dedicated
to improving the lives of people with glaucoma and those
at risk, achieved by increasing early detection and positive
treatment outcomes through education, advocacy and research.
With empowerment and integrity at our core we are committed
to making a difference towards an Australia free of glaucoma
blindness.
Role Responsibilities
As an Orthoptist
Patient Educator, you will play a pivotal role in managing
Glaucoma Australia’s “SiGHTWiSE Patient Support Program”. Your
responsibilities will include providing guidance, education
and unwavering support to our community, empowering individual-
s to manage their condition effectively and preserve their
sight.
Reporting to the Senior Orthoptists/Orthoptic
Team you will be responsible for:
• Providing comprehensive
support to individuals with glaucoma, including prompt respons-
e to enquiries via multiple channels, regular follow-ups
and accurate record-keeping
• Moderate Glaucoma Australia’s
Facebook support groups to ensure a safe and supportive
community environment
• Support the Glaucoma Australia team
for live webinar events
• Provide pre-sale and post-sale educati-
on and support regarding relevant eye health products
available through Glaucoma Australia’s online store
• Coordinate
a team of dedicated Clinical Students and Volunteers,
providing training and support to ensure they can effectively
assist individuals with glaucoma
• Represent Glaucoma Australia
at industry events and conferences to promote the SiGHTWiSE
program
• Contribute to develop and coordinate a dedicated
orthoptic student education program
• Cultivate collaborat-
ive partnerships with healthcare professionals, pharmaceutic-
al companies and peak bodies to advance organisational
goals
• Forge relationships with universities offering orthoptic-
s and optometry programs to facilitate student placements
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Develop alliances with major public hospitals and eye
clinics to disseminate glaucoma education
• Assist in organising
local community education events in collaboration with
health professionals and patients
The Successful Candidate
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Dedication to eradicate glaucoma blindness
• Warm, approac-
hable and compassionate demeanour
• Minimum 5 years clinica-
l orthoptist experience in public or private healthcare
• R-
egistered with the Australian Orthoptic Board
• Proven
track record of directly assisting glaucoma patients in clinical
environments
• Demonstrated ability to provide educational
guidance and support to individuals with glaucoma, as
well as their families and caregivers
• Openness to undergo
health and genetic counselling training, with an awareness
of mental health issues
Date Advertised:
28/08/2025
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