At a Glance
- Tasks: Engage with customers, provide product advice, and manage specialised orders in a dynamic retail environment.
- Company: Join Specsavers, a top-rated workplace known for its supportive and inclusive culture.
- Benefits: Enjoy flexible hours, professional training, and two free pairs of glasses each year.
- Other info: No experience needed; just bring your enthusiasm and reliability!
- Why this job: Be part of a mission to improve eye and hearing health while gaining valuable retail experience.
- Qualifications: Passion for retail or optics, strong communication skills, and a willingness to learn.
The predicted salary is between 49500 - 60500 $ per year.
At Specsavers, we know that to be your best and reach your full potential you need to work somewhere that will bring out your best. We pride ourselves on offering a workplace with a supportive, driven, flexible and inclusive culture. Which is why we’ve been accredited as a Great Place to Work for the last four years running, and for the last two years listed as one of Australia’s Best Places to Work for 2026.
Here’s a taste of just some of our perks:
- Opportunity to obtain a professional qualification within the optical field
- A comprehensive induction and training program
- The chance to work with well-known brands, with more than 1,000 frame styles and colours
- A supportive culture
- Two free pairs of glasses each year
About the Role: We are currently looking for a dedicated and motivated Optical Assistant for our Miranda store. In this high-energy fast-paced role, you’ll soon find out that no two days are ever the same at Specsavers! From meeting and greeting customers, providing advice on products, or placing specialised orders, this exciting role will see you become a vital part of our store team.
The skills we’re looking for:
- An interest in retail or optics
- A high standard of personal presentation
- Punctuality and reliability
- An ability to build rapport with customers
- An ability to work well under pressure
- Flexibility to work retail hours, which may include late nights and weekends
Even if you have no experience in optics but have a passion for professional healthcare or retail and a willingness to undergo training with us, we want to hear from you!
About Specsavers: Specsavers are rated the market leader for eye tests, the retailer of choice for contact lenses and one of the fastest growing hearing providers in Australia and New Zealand. We are on a continual mission to transform eye and hearing health by eliminating preventable vision loss and blindness, including Glaucoma and Diabetes, through improved prevention and early detection, as well as providing accessible and affordable hearing care.
Retail Assistant Position in Sydney employer: Specsavers
At Specsavers, we are dedicated to transforming lives through exceptional eye care while fostering a supportive and inclusive work environment. Our Runaway Bay location offers unparalleled career growth opportunities, cutting-edge technology, and a strong community impact, making it an ideal place for passionate optometrists to thrive. With benefits like professional development, health insurance discounts, and a culture that values diversity, joining our team means being part of a Great Place to Work where you can truly make a difference.
