At a Glance
- Tasks: Provide relief optometry support and maintain high clinical standards across diverse practices.
- Company: G&M Eyecare, committed to inclusivity and community support.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, ongoing training, free eye exams, and discounts for family and friends.
- Other info: Flexible work arrangements and opportunities for career progression.
- Why this job: Enjoy variety in your role while making a real impact on patient care.
- Qualifications: Recognised Optometry qualification with 2+ years of experience and strong communication skills.
The predicted salary is between 43.2 - 52.8 $ per hour.
Are you an experienced optometrist who enjoys variety while still having a strong home base? We’re seeking a highly motivated Internal Relief Optometrist to support our practices primarily within your home state, with occasional interstate travel when required. This role is designed for an adaptable clinician who thrives on clinical variety and the professional challenge of maintaining excellence across diverse practice environments.
In this role, you will act as the interim clinical owner during optometrist transitions such as planned and unplanned leave, providing professional stability and continuity of care for our patients. The role is primarily state based with a requirement for interstate deployment to support key network transitions as needed. If you’re passionate about delivering exceptional patient care, achieving meaningful outcomes, and supporting teams to perform at their best, while building and maintaining relationships within already connected communities and within an Australian brand, this could be the role for you.
Skills
- A recognised Optometry qualification with 2+ years’ practical experience
- Strong clinical knowledge and the ability to communicate clearly and confidently with patients
- A genuine commitment to putting patients’ eye health first
- An interest in optical style and fashion
- A proactive approach to staying up to date with industry & clinical developments
- Proficiency in advanced diagnostic eyecare technology (OCT/ultrawide imaging) and the clinical confidence to translate complex findings into clear patient recommendations
- Flexibility and adaptability to work across different practice environments
Key Responsibilities
- Provide relief optometry support within your state, stepping in during periods of leave or vacancies
- Occasionally travel interstate to support practices when required
- Deliver a consistently high standard of clinical care and customer experience
- Follow established relief guidelines to ensure smooth transitions between practices
- Collaborate with local teams, allied health providers, and specialists to ensure seamless clinical transitions and maintain continuity of care
- Support operational efficiency while adapting to different practice settings
If this sounds like you, join us in supporting the local community by providing locally based, industry leading eyecare.
Benefits And Perks
- A competitive annual salary package + super + OA + AHPRA + CPD Allowance
- Continuing education and ongoing training and development
- Free eye examinations, annual product allowance and family and friends’ & Social discounts and benefits
- Career progression and clinical independence, backed by a structured support network, including mentoring from our Professional Services team
- The chance to feel truly independent while having the additional support of our office functions
- Consistent Full-time roster or flex up and down when it suits you and your lifestyle
About The Business
At G&M Eyecare we believe that no two pairs of eyes are the same. Every individual has something unique to bring to their role, that’s why we encourage and support diversity in all its forms. At G&M Eyecare we are committed to making the environment you work in inclusive and enabling. Join us to support our local communities to see & hear better, one patient at a time.
Internal Relief Optometrist employer: George & Matilda Eyecare
At G&M Eyecare, we pride ourselves on being an exceptional employer that values diversity and inclusivity while providing a supportive environment for our Internal Relief Optometrists. With competitive salary packages, ongoing professional development, and the opportunity to make a meaningful impact in local communities, our team enjoys a flexible work culture that promotes both clinical independence and collaboration. Join us to thrive in a role that not only enhances your career but also enriches the lives of those we serve across Australia.
