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Orthoptist
Rockhampton
Looking for a lifestyle change without stepping back from your career? Central Queensland Health is offering two permanent full-time Orthoptist positions in the heart of Central Queensland. Enjoy a relaxed regional lifestyle right here in Rockhampton, while providing high-quality eye care and making a real difference in your community.
You will support patients and stakeholders through a range of clinical modalities, while developing professional expertise across core orthoptic assessments and diagnostic testing. This role also supports the learning and development of students and less experienced staff through supervision, education, and clinical guidance.
We’ll help make your move easy with short-term accommodation and relocation assistance available to help you settle into your new role and community with confidence. Could this get any better? Apply today!
Job details
| Position status | Permanent |
|---|---|
| Position type | Full-time |
| Occupational group | Health - Allied Health/Clinical Support |
| Classification | HP3 |
| Workplace Location | Rockhampton region |
| Job ad reference | QLD/RK6A673564 |
| Closing date | 25-Feb-2026 |
| Job duration | |
| Contact person | Joanne Wex |
| Contact details | (07) 4920 6726 Access the National Relay Service |
About us:
The Ophthalmology team is a specialised service within Specialist Outpatients that provide general ophthalmology services including all those duties which are generally considered within the scope of general ophthalmology.
About the role:
- Provide clinical practice and operational supervision to work experience students, or those involved in observational clinical placements. As level of experience increases, provide clinical education for students and less experienced staff with support of senior clinical staff.
- Develop professional competence and acquire the theoretical knowledge and skills necessary to perform Orthoptic Services to accepted standards of professional conduct and the application of evidence based practice including, but not limited to, testing visual acuity and intraocular pressure, biometry (IOLmaster and A scan), refraction (objective and subjective), scanning and image capture, computerised visual field testing, amblyopia and squint assessments, Patient screening for diabetic retinopathy and drug toxicity.
- Undertake referral management in support of Ophthalmologist.
- Deliver as part of a multidisciplinary team, sound independent evidenced based Orthoptic services across single or multiple modalities within the Ophthalmology Team.
About you:
- The successful applicant must hold a tertiary degree qualification (or equivalent diploma prior to 1990) in Orthoptics and registration with the Australian Orthoptic Board.
What we offer:
Total remuneration value of up to $132,567 p.a. is comprised of:
- An hourly rate between $43.68 - $58.59 p.h.
- 12.75% employer superannuation contribution
- 17.5% leave loading
Additional Benefits
- Ongoing Professional Development and Education Opportunities
- Flexible Work-Life Balance and Variety
- Generous Salary Sacrificing Options
- Paid Parental Leave
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Discounted Private Health Insurance
- Fitness Passport
Vaccine Preventable Diseases (VPD) requirements:
It is a condition of employment for this role for the employee to be, and remain, vaccinated against vaccine preventable diseases as listed on the Role Description.
How to apply:
To apply, please submit the following:
- Your current CV or resume, including referees.
- A cover letter (1-2 pages) addressing how your experience, skills and values align with the key responsibilities and expectations outlined in the Role Description.
- Any additional forms / evidence as attached or listed on the Role Description.
Please note pre-employment checks will be carried out on applicants recommended for appointment/employment which may include confirming your qualifications, professional registration/s, previous employment history (including any previous disciplinary action), criminal history, Australian work status and vaccination requirements.
For assistance:
- Contact Recruitment.CentralQueensland@health.qld.gov.au
- Quote the Job Ad Reference (JAR) RK6A673564
Applications close: Wednesday, 25 February 2026
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