At a Glance
- Tasks: Assess and manage ophthalmic conditions for patients of all ages.
- Company: Join a leading healthcare service in Central Queensland focused on patient care.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, professional development, flexible work-life balance, and generous leave options.
- Other info: Opportunities for regional travel and ongoing education in a dynamic team.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in patient lives while growing your career in a supportive environment.
- Qualifications: Tertiary qualification in Orthoptics and registration with the Australian Orthoptic Board.
The predicted salary is between 43.97 - 58.59 $ per hour.
Central Queensland Hospital and Health Service – Gladstone QLD
Ambulatory Services helps patients across the Gladstone region access specialist healthcare, manage ongoing health conditions and receive care closer to home.
The service brings together specialist outpatient clinics, cardiac rehabilitation, chronic wound care, diabetes support, Hospital in the Home, hospital avoidance, primary care and geriatric emergency support.
Working alongside multidisciplinary teams, GPs and community providers, the service focuses on early intervention, coordinated care and reducing avoidable hospital admissions and emergency presentations.
Through face-to-face, virtual and outreach services, Ambulatory Services helps patients maintain their health, recover safely and receive the right care in the right setting.
About us
Ambulatory Services helps patients across the Gladstone region access specialist healthcare, manage ongoing health conditions and receive care closer to home.
The service brings together specialist outpatient clinics, cardiac rehabilitation, chronic wound care, diabetes support, Hospital in the Home, hospital avoidance, primary care and geriatric emergency support.
Working alongside multidisciplinary teams, GPs and community providers, the service focuses on early intervention, coordinated care and reducing avoidable hospital admissions and emergency presentations.
Through face-to-face, virtual and outreach services, Ambulatory Services helps patients maintain their health, recover safely and receive the right care in the right setting.
About the role
- Assess, diagnose and manage ophthalmic conditions across adult and paediatric patients.
- Deliver a broad range of orthoptic and ophthalmic assessments, treatments and screening.
- Work collaboratively with Ophthalmologists and the multidisciplinary team to coordinate patient care.
- Contribute to caseload management, service development and continuous improvement.
- Support education, supervision, mentoring and professional development of students and staff.
About you
- A tertiary qualification in Orthoptics (or equivalent pre-1990 diploma) and registration with the Australian Orthoptic Board; applicants awaiting conferral of qualifications /registration will be considered.
- Knowledge and practical skills in orthoptic investigations and contemporary ophthalmic equipment.
- Clinical capability in routine orthoptic services, with paediatric refraction, retinoscopy and cyclo-refraction highly regarded.
- Strong communication and teamwork skills, with the ability to work effectively with patients, families, carers and multidisciplinary teams.
- A commitment to professional development, evidence-based practice, continuous learning and quality improvement.
What we offer
- Total monthly remuneration value of up to $8,837 p. m. is comprised of:
- An hourly rate between $43.97 - $58.59 p. h.
- 12.75% employer superannuation contribution
- 17.5% leave loading
Additional Benefits
- Ongoing Professional Development and Education Opportunities
- Short-term accommodation negotiable
- Supported leadership and professional development programs
- Opportunities for regional travel
- Professional Development Leave and Allowance
- 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.
- Applications close: Sunday, 1 November 2026
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Contact Details:
Central Queensland Hospital and Health Service Recruitment Team
