Provide senior level clinical service delivery and leadership incorporating supervision, research and mentoring in the area of Orthoptics.

Job details

The Role

An opportunity has become available for an Orthoptist – Senior to join Gold Coast Health (GCH) where the focus of our 14 000-strong team is on providing world-class health care to people living in the Gold Coast, and northern New South Wales region of Australia.

You will

• Provide clinical orthoptic services in a multidisciplinary environment to various specialties
• Demonstrate a high level of skill in paediatric vision and ocular motility assessment.
• Use problem solving approach in providing comprehensive care to individuals with complex eye care needs
• Demonstrate a high level of knowledge and skills using technical equipment in Ophthalmology

About you

To be successful in this position you will require:

• Tertiary degree in Orthoptics
• Registration with the Australian Orthoptic Board
• Evidence of vaccination, or be able to be vaccinated against and remain vaccinated against - Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Varicella, Pertussis and Hepatitis B
• Tuberculosis screening, to identify if the tuberculosis vaccination may be required
• Paid Blue Card (Working with Children Check)
• Declaration of serious discipline history must be disclosed
• Criminal History Screening will be required for new employees (GCH will cover cost)

Benefits

• Flexible work options
• Career Development
• Salary Packaging
• Modern Facilities
• Diverse Work Culture
• Research Opportunities
• 12.75% super
• 17.5% leave loading 

Salary

• Permanent part time (30.4 per hours per fortnight)
• Base salary ranging from $64.64 - $69.55 per hour

About Us

The Ophthalmology team provides outpatient, inpatient and surgical services to the community within the Gold Coast Hospital and Health Service. The ophthalmology team consists of staff and visiting ophthalmologists, registrars, orthoptists and outpatient nurses. Subspecialty interests include paediatric ophthalmology and adult strabismus, orbital and oculo-plastics, neuro-ophthalmology, medical retina, surgical retina, glaucoma, and anterior segment diseases.

About Gold Coast Health

• Nationally and internationally recognised location for innovative medical research and health care
• Annual operating budget exceeding $1.5 billion
• More than 1100 beds across three hospitals - Gold Coast University Hospital, Robina Hospital, Varsity Lakes Hospital and Robina and Southport Health Precincts
• Secondary and tertiary health services across more than 20 facilities
• Opportunity to combine professional advancement, job satisfaction and relaxation into one fulfilling lifestyle
• A workplace culture that encourages people to bring their whole selves to work so that they can perform at their best
• Committed to reflecting the diversity of the Gold Coast community and ensuring each staff member is included and feels like they belong

How to Apply

Click APPLY to submit your application by Wednesday, 22 July 2026

Gold Coast Health is committed to providing an accessible, inclusive work environment. Please contact the nominated person if you require any reasonable adjustments throughout this recruitment process.

Job Ad reference: GC687264

Please note: no third-party applications will be accepted.

Further information

We are committed to building inclusive cultures in the Queensland public sector that respect and promote human rights and diversity.

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Documents

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

• Information for Applicants (PDF)
  
  GC687264 - RD (PDF)