Macquarie University Health

		Job Title: Orthoptist - North Ryde, NSW Job Type: Full Time Location: North Ryde, NSW Date Advertised: 15/08/2025 Description: - Competitive salary and access to the full salary packaging benefit with Maxxia to maximise your take home pay - Appointment Type: Permanent full-time - Be part of a University-owned, innovative academically integrated healthcare organisation where professional development, ongoing education and career progression are supported and encouraged The Role Macquarie University Health is seeking an Orthoptist to join our world-renowned team of specialists in the Ophthalmology clinic. In this role, you will provide exceptional clinical support to our clinicians as well as ability to work across all specialities within the clinic including retinal, glaucoma, corneal, paediatrics, neuro-ophthalmology and oculoplastics. We are seeking a skilled and motivated professional with expertise in advanced diagnostic imaging techniques in ophthalmology. The ideal candidate will demonstrate the ability to work both independently and collaboratively within a small, dynamic team environment. Membership with the Australian Orthoptic Board is preferred. Key responsibilities for this position include: - Performing patient screenings and workups including but not limited to: History taking, visual acuity, refractive assessments, IOP measurements, OCT scans (Cirrus and Heidelberg), visual field assessments, fundus photography, fluorescein and ICG angiograms, ocular movements and assisting minor operations. - Management of patients and patient flow throughout the clinic. - Ensuring appropriate testing is performed for patient conditions. - Counselling of patients. Join us in providing exceptional care and advancing your career in a supportive, growth-focused environment! About You You will be a passionate and professional individual with a commitment to delivering the highest standard of evidence-based clinical practice for the ophthalmologists and their patients. Your a motivated individual who is keen to develop further skills in a patient focused environment. You will have appropriate graduate qualifications Bachelor's Degree of Applied Sciences (Orthoptics) or equivalent with eligibility for registration with the Australian Orthoptic Board. About Us At MQ Health we unite the best clinicians, the most qualified researchers and the most dynamic teachers to lead the development of health and medical education and practice in Australia. We are Australia's first fully integrated university-led health sciences centre, combining excellence in clinical care with teaching and research. MQ Health brings together Macquarie University Hospital, the MQ Health Clinics and Macquarie University’s Faculty of Medicine, Health and Human Sciences. MQ Health's integrated approach delivers holistic patient care and treatment informed directly by world-renowned research and continuous learning for improved patient outcomes, enhanced student experiences and more and better research. We offer fabulous Employee Benefits including: - Salary sacrifice options and excellent salary packaging benefits (including venue hire, meals, entertainment and novated leasing) so you have great potential to maximise your income working for us - Post-graduate study and ongoing education support through scholarship programs - Corporate private healthcare rates - Extensive Macquarie University facilities including sporting facilities, gym and pool, and Macquarie University Childcare at a reduced staff rate To Apply To be considered for this position, you will demonstrate the below requirements in your CV and a 1-2 page cover letter: - Bachelor's Degree of Applied Sciences (Orthoptics) or equivalent - Demonstrated knowledge of orthoptic screenings and workups as well as ophthalmic diagnostic imaging - Express motivation and willingness to develop further skills - Demonstrated verbal and written communication skills, with an ability to collaborate and engage with healthcare stakeholders - Ability to prioritise and manage workloads within established routines, methods and procedures - Ability to work within a multidisciplinary healthcare team to provide high quality patient care - Capacity for creativity and innovation in service development, delivery and improvement - Commitment to uphold and be a steward of the Mission, Vision and Values of MQ Health Role Specific Conditions - Immunisation screening - Valid Working with Children Check (Please provide your WWCC number in your application) - Criminal History Check General enquiries: Please contact Bill Egarchos at bill.egarchos@mq.edu.au Closing date: Sunday, 24th August 2025 at 11:59 PM AEST **Please note this position is only open to Australian citizens, permanent residents and those currently residing in Australia with full working rights. We reserve the right to progress or decline an application prior to the application closing date.** If you're already part of the Macquarie Group (MQ University, U@MQ, MQ Health, MGSM), you'll need to apply through your employee Workday account. To apply for this job: Login to Workday and go to the Careers App > Find Jobs. A Place Where You Belong At Macquarie, we believe diversity makes us stronger, inclusion drives our success, and belonging inspires us to do our best work. We are proud to foster a community where different backgrounds, identities, and experiences are valued, and where our people are empowered to thrive through supportive leadership, shared responsibility, and a deep commitment to genuine care and respect for our community. Find out more about our vision for a truly inclusive workplace in our Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging Framework. Learn More Discover the unique career opportunities we can offer by visiting our Careers Page. Contact Details: For further information regarding this position or to apply please contact Bill Egarchos at bill.egarchos@mq.edu.au Applications may also be submitted via the APPLY NOW eForm.