Orthoptist

Vision Australia

3d • Hybrid

About The Position

Join an organisation committed to making a positive difference in the lives of others. As a Vision Australia employee, you’re part of a team committed to supporting people who are blind or have low vision to live the life they choose and striving for their inclusion in all areas of society. Our team of experts work together to tailor the right mix of services, strategies and products so their patients and clients can live life on their terms. From birth to senior years, Vision Australia is there to provide a lifetime of support. As a client focused Orthoptist with Vision Australia, you will be well supported by your team in Dandenong to provide your specialist knowledge and skills. In this role you will provide assessment, training, intervention strategies, and service co-ordination, to enable clients who are blind or have low vision to live a life they chose. In this role you will also: Utilise a person-centred and strengths-based approach, providing services that focus on client’s needs and goals and enhancing life on the clients’ terms. Provide functional vision assessments and recommendations that address the priorities of clients of all ages, supporting them to make the most effective use of their vision. This includes the use of low vision aids, lighting and other specialist equipment. Provide information to clients and their carers/family about eye conditions, appropriate to their needs. Prepare clinical and functional vision assessment reports as requested by clients and/or third parties.

Requirements

• Hold a qualification in Orthoptics as recognised by the Australian Orthoptics Association.
• Knowledge and skills in working with children, adults and older adults.
• Experience in providing client support and Orthoptic services in person and/or through other communication mediums.
• Training and intervention strategies for individuals and groups.
• Be client focused and be a team player to assist in providing holistic care to our clients.

Nice To Haves

• Registration with the Australian Orthoptic Board is encouraged.

Responsibilities

• Provide assessment, training, intervention strategies, and service co-ordination, to enable clients who are blind or have low vision to live a life they chose.
• Utilise a person-centred and strengths-based approach, providing services that focus on client’s needs and goals and enhancing life on the clients’ terms.
• Provide functional vision assessments and recommendations that address the priorities of clients of all ages, supporting them to make the most effective use of their vision.
• Provide information to clients and their carers/family about eye conditions, appropriate to their needs.
• Prepare clinical and functional vision assessment reports as requested by clients and/or third parties.

Benefits

• 7-week Induction
• Additional leave via our purchase leave and accrued day off schemes
• Annual salary review
• Flexibility to manage your own caseload and calendar that allows an individual approach to work-life balance.
• Supportive, motivating, and inspired work environment.
• Rewards and recognition programs
• Wellness programs.
• General service provider and discipline-specific professional development opportunities.
• Tax free salary packaging options up to $15,900 per annum, increasing your take home pay.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree