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Orthoptist Team Leader
Surgical Treatment and Rehabilitation Services, Herston
Permanent full-time opportunity to achieve excellence in patient care, education, and research.
Job details
| Position status | Permanent |
|---|---|
| Position type | Full-time |
| Occupational group | Health - Allied Health/Clinical Support |
| Classification | HP5 |
| Workplace Location | Brisbane - North |
| Job ad reference | QLD/STR682742 |
| Closing date | 26-May-2026 |
| Job duration | |
| Contact person | Tamsin Mahoney |
| Contact details | 0404 354 586 Access the National Relay Service |
About the role
Permanent full-time opportunity to achieve excellence in patient care, education, and research. This includes implementing and monitoring operational activities and leading professional governance activities for a small team of Orthoptists.
About you
Our ideal candidate will be someone who can carry out the following key accountabilities in accordance with the Metro North Health's values:
- Deliver specialised Orthoptic clinical and consultancy services to STARS Ophthalmology Service in accordance with accepted professional practices, legal and ethical requirements with a high degree of independence.
- Provide advanced clinical advice and direction to a team of Orthoptists and Optometrists to ensure effective service delivery and quality outcomes applying change management, conflict resolution and negotiation skills where necessary.
- Actively contribute to workforce planning and resource management to meet service requirements.
- Develop, monitor and report on clinical practices and outcomes for the Ophthalmology service through the collection, analysis and reporting of relevant data, key performance indicators and outcome measures.
Benefits when working for us
- Rewarding career and development opportunities across a wide range of clinical and non-clinical areas
- Value driven organisation which provides a work environment that is safe, satisfying, flexible, and promotes a healthy work-life balance
- Flexible working arrangements and competitive salary rates with annual incremental increases
- Benefit from a higher than standard employer contribution to Superannuation of up to 12.75% and access to salary packaging
Metro North Health offers a dynamic and progressive environment at the forefront of healthcare, research, and education. With a strong commitment to inclusion, flexibility, and professional development, we provide meaningful opportunities in a workplace that puts people first. You can find out more about why it's so great to work at Metro North here: https://metronorth.health.qld.gov.au/careers
Applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged and welcomed.
Find out about the role in more detail and how to apply in the attached Role Description.
APPLICATIONS RECEIVED VIA THIRD PARTIES (RECRUITMENT AGENCIES ETC.) WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED
Further information
We are committed to building inclusive cultures in the Queensland public sector that respect and promote human rights and diversity.
Documents
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