Job Description

Opportunity for an Optometrist. Part Time position available. Attractive Base Salary $130,000 + Super based on Full Time + Super (adjusted for pro-rata part-time hours at hourly rate of $62.50).
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About the role

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GEO Healthcare operates in 13 Victorian Men's Public Prisons providing primary healthcare services to the prisoner population. Travel across Victoria will be required for this role.

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- Provide outpatient care for patients with eye-related disorders and conditions
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- Conduct routine eye examinations, including visual field tests
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- Determine each patient's visual acuity, field of vision and hand-eye coordination
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- Take detailed medical histories for all patients, including current and past prescription medications
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- Evaluate eye-related symptoms, such as discharge, redness and inflammation
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For more information on this role, including more details regarding the key accountabilities, please click the appropriate link below:

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- Optometrist Job Description
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Skills and Experience:

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The ideal candidate will have:

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Essential:

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- Explain optometry procedures to patients and answer related questions.
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- Prepare patients for eye examination procedures.
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- Monitor and care for patients during the procedure, to ensure their safety and comfort.
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- Examine eye and related images, looking for differences between healthy and pathological areas.
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- There will be a requirement to follow up clients to order and fit prescription lenses and frames as needed
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- Determine if the scope of the examination should be extended, based on preliminary findings.
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- Document all occasions of service and maintain the patient's history and medical records.
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- Maintain and clean the optometry equipment.
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- Coordinate the implementation of optometry services at the assigned GEO Healthcare locations.
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- Appropriate qualification in Optometry and AHPRA registration.
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- Demonstrated experience working as an Optometrist.
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- Ability to work to full scope of clinical practice.
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Other Requirements of the role:

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- Valid Australian driver's licence.
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- Ability to work within a prison setting, which will involve direct contact with people in prison associated with the delivery of healthcare.
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- Satisfactory completion of a National Criminal History Check.
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- Ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance.
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- Working outside of ordinary business hours may be required.
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About GEO Healthcare

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GEO Healthcare employs highly skilled multidisciplinary teams of healthcare practitioners to ensure people in prison can access and receive the healthcare services they need.

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GEO Healthcare is a subsidiary of The GEO Group Australia Pty Ltd - a company providing correctional and healthcare services in Australia for over 30 years.

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We are looking for qualified people to join our company who share the company Values: Understanding, Respect, Accountability, Teamwork, Excellence.

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Company Benefits Overview

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The GEO Group Australia is a leading non-government provider of correctional centers and healthcare services in correctional facilities.

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- GEO Healthcare - delivering primary and related health services in Victorian men's public prisons.
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Here's what you'll enjoy as part of the GEO Healthcare Team: Click Here

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Financial & Career Perks

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- Professional development: Access to conferences, seminars and courses to enhance your skills and knowledge.
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- Commonwealth Bank:



Access exclusive rates on loans, Financial Literacy Program and other banking services.
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- Super salary packaging: Maximise your super contributions with pre-tax deductions.
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- Scholarships: Progress your career with a scholarship to develop your expertise.
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- Family university scholarships: Scholarships available to support your family's education goals.
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- Paid study leave: Take time off to focus on furthering your qualifications (conditions apply).
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- Special leave: Additional day off every six months for high attendance.
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Health & Wellbeing

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- Safety is key: Safe and secure workplace with a focus on both physical and psychological safety.
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- Fitness Passport: Affordable membership providing access to a wide network of gyms and fitness facilities.
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- Telus Health: Access to Employee Assistance including personal wellbeing and health, relationships, financial and career assistance.
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- Medibank discounts: Reduced rates on health insurance plans through Medibank.
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- Equal treatment: Equal Opportunity employer that actively promotes diversity and inclusion for all employees
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Work-Life Balance

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- Reward and recognition: A range of recognition and reward programs including, Employee of the Month, Team Member Rewards and Refer a Friend.
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- Uniform provided: Full uniform provided so you never have to worry about what to wear to work.
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- Celebrate together: Recognition and celebration of special events and days throughout the year.
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For further information on our organization please visit geogroup.com.au/geohealthcare

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People with diverse backgrounds and Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander applicants are strongly encouraged to apply.

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We are always looking for people to join or company who share the values that we stand for:

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UNDERSTANDING RESPECT ACCOUNTABLE TEAMWORK EXCELLENCE

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📌 Optometrist (Victoria)
🏢 The Geo Group
📍 Victoria