Orthoptist - Casual Pool 2026
Job no: ******
Work type: Casual
Location: Adelaide CBD
Categories: Allied and Scientific Health
- Women's and Children's Health Network, Paediatric Surgery – Ophthalmology, North Adelaide (5006)
- Salary
- Classification - AHP2 - Allied Health Professional L2 – $46.92 to $54.53 per hour + 25% casual loading
- Casual employment - Term Contract (12-months)
About the Opportunity
We currently have an exciting opportunity to join the Paediatric Surgery – Ophthalmology team as an Orthoptist, where you will be responsible for:
- providing high-quality ophthalmic care at the Women and Children’s Health Network.
- Investigating and manage paediatric ophthalmology and ocular motility conditions.
- Contributing to the effective and efficient operation of Ophthalmology outpatient clinics.
- Participating in community outreach clinics to expand access to specialist screening services within metropolitan Adelaide, as required by the department.
About You
To be successful in this role, you will have:
- Appropriate degree or Master’s Degree qualification in Orthoptics which entitles registration with the Australian Orthoptic Board (AOB). Eligible for membership of Orthoptics Australia (OA)
- 2 years of paediatric ophthalmology experience post-qualification.
- Experience in the field of paediatric orthoptics; strabismus, amblyopia, ocular motility, refractive error and assessment of children with visual impairments.
- Experience with a range of orthoptic assessment procedures.
- Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships with peers and staff at all levels.
- High level of written and oral communication skills
- Ability to analyse and interpret clinical data.
What WCHN Can Offer You
- Salary package a range of benefits (including living expenses such as mortgage, rent, utility bills and groceries) up to $9,010 each FBT year + $2,650 for Meal Entertainment expenses each FBT year.
- Access to Fitness Passport (workplace health and fitness program that gives you and your family access to a wide choice of gyms and pools across South Australia.)
- Free Public Transport for SA Health Metropolitan Hospital Workers.
- Access to generous leave provisions and professional development opportunities
- Support for you and your family via our Employee Assistance Program
You may be eligible for financial support if you are considering relocating from interstate or overseas. Please speak to the enquiries person of the role on offer to find out more.
About Us
The Women’s & Children’s Health Network is the state’s leading provider of best practice health care for women, babies, children and young people across South Australia. We offer:
- specialist care for children with acute and chronic conditions
- state of the art maternity and obstetric care services
- community based services reaching hundreds of thousands of babies, children and young people, their families and communities across SA
- specialist programs including Mental Health, Child & Family Health services, Youth and Aboriginal Health services.
Join our patient centred team and contribute to providing South Australia’s women, babies, children and young people with the best health care through both within our hospital or via our many and varied community services and programs.
Our values of Compassion, Respect, Equity, Accountability and working Together for Excellence or CREATE Together represent who we are as a Network.
Special Conditions
To find out more about this role, including key selection criteria, all special conditions and minimum requirements, please click on the attached role description and also review our document checklists below.
Immunisation Requirements Checklist
Applicant Documents Checklist
Enquiries
Paula Bertram
Phone: *********
Position: Manager, Administrative Services
E-mail: ***********************
Application Closing Date: Sunday 6 March 2027 - 11:55PM
Useful Links
AHP2 - Orthoptist - Role description - ******.pdf
Advertised: 06 Jan 2026 Cen. Australia Daylight Time
Applications close: 06 Jan 2027 Cen. Australia Daylight Time
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Orthoptist - Casual Pool 2026 in Adelaide employer: Women'S And Children'S Health Network
At the Women’s and Children’s Health Network (WCHN), we pride ourselves on being a compassionate and innovative employer dedicated to shaping the future of healthcare. Located in the heart of Adelaide CBD, we offer our employees generous benefits such as salary packaging, access to fitness programs, and free public transport, all within a supportive work culture that values diversity and professional growth. Join us in making a meaningful impact on the lives of women, babies, and children while enjoying a fulfilling career with ample opportunities for development.
Contact Details:
Women'S And Children'S Health Network Recruitment Team
