Orthoptist – Southern Eye Centre Day Surgery (Frankston, VIC) Join a friendly, professional ophthalmic team on the Mornington Peninsula! Work alongside nine Ophthalmologists across subspecialties including glaucoma, retina, cornea and oculoplastics. Above-award pay, modern facilities, and full training provided – new graduates welcome.

Description

Southern Eye Centre Day Surgery has an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic and professional Orthoptist to join our growing team in Frankston.

We are a busy, well-established ophthalmic practice supporting both the consulting and surgical needs of nine Ophthalmologists, with sub-specialties across general ophthalmology, refractive, glaucoma, retinal, corneal and oculoplastic surgery.

You’ll be part of a friendly, close-knit team of Orthoptists, Nurses and Administrative staff, providing high-quality patient care in a modern consulting clinic and accredited day surgery.
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Key Responsibilities
• Conduct comprehensive patient assessments
• Operate a wide range of diagnostic and imaging equipment, including:
o Sirius+ corneal topographer
o Zeiss IOL Master 700
o iTrace aberrometer
o Heidelberg Spectralis OCT
o Zeiss Visucam 500 (fundus photography & angiography)
o Zeiss Humphrey Visual Field and Goldmann tonometry
• Assist with and prepare for minor ophthalmic procedures
• Perform IOL calculations and orthoptic administration tasks
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About You
• Degree in Orthoptics (new graduates are encouraged to apply!)
• Professional indemnity insurance and current influenza vaccination required
• Experience with ophthalmic diagnostic equipment desirable – training and support provided
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Why Join Us?
• Above-award pay rate
• Supportive, collaborative team environment
• Excellent professional development opportunities
• Convenient Frankston location with easy access to Monash, EastLink & Peninsula Link freeways
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If you’re motivated, team-oriented, and keen to grow your skills in a dynamic ophthalmic environment — we’d love to hear from you!