A permanent full-time opportunity to deliver high-quality, evidence-based optometry services across the continuum of care, working collaboratively with ophthalmologists and allied health professionals to optimise patient outcomes.

Job details

About the role

As a Senior Optometrist, you will play a pivotal role in delivering specialised eye care within a dynamic, multidisciplinary environment. Working closely with the Ophthalmology team, you will manage a diverse and complex caseload, applying advanced clinical expertise to support optimal patient outcomes across outpatient and surgical pathways.

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 high level Optometry clinical services and providing a range of ophthalmic diagnostic testing in accordance with prescribed professional and ethical standards with minimal direct clinical supervision.
• This position requires high level knowledge of complex conditions, patterns of pathology and use of validated evidence-based management principles, coupled with high level experience in a range of caseloads.
• Provide timely, high level clinical advice to a range of health professionals, supervisors, managers and stakeholders, both internal and external to the HHS, regarding Optometry management and service delivery in various clinical areas, including prioritisation and changes in clinical practice, equipment and technological advances.
• Undertake high level and non-routine duties including provision of clinical advice to other multidisciplinary team members.
• Monitor and report on clinical practices and outcomes within specialist clinical service areas, and advocate for service improvements that enhance the delivery of Optometry and Ophthalmology services across STARS and wider MNHHS, utilising identification and application of guidelines and business improvement plans.

Benefits when working for Metro North Allied Health

• Flexible working arrangements and competitive salary rates with annual incremental increases
• Benefit from a higher than standard employer contribution to Superannuation of 12.75% and access to generous salary packaging
• Additional entitlements for employees (casual employees excluded) may include sick leave, carer's leave, long service leave, paid parental leave, leave without pay to travel, professional development allowance and leave
• 5% annual leave loading with up to 27.5% for shift workers
• 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

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

Before applying for this vacancy please ensure you read the documents below.

• Application Support (PDF)
  
  Benefits for working with MN (PDF)
  
  STR682980 - Role Description (PDF)