Swap the daily commute for palm trees, reef weekends, and a lifestyle that feels like a permanent holiday.Nestled between the Great Barrier Reef and the Daintree Rainforest, Cairns offers an unbeatable combination of career opportunity, year-round sunshine, and a relaxed tropical lifestyle.
We're looking for a passionateOptometristto join our Cairns team and help us continue providing personalised eyecare to a loyal and growing community.
This is an opportunity to build a rewarding career while enjoying a destination that people travel from around the world to experience.
At George & Matilda Eyecare, we believe great optometry happens when clinicians are empowered to focus on what matters most: their patients.
That's why we've built our practices around three simple principles:
More Time, More Care
Patient First
Clinical Independence
Why Join George & Matilda Eyecare?
Grow Your Career
Access to our Professional Services Optometry team
Ongoing CPD and professional development opportunities
Clinical networking and peer collaboration
Support to pursue your clinical interests
Enjoy Great Benefits
Market-competitive salary package
Performance-based bonus opportunities
OA, AHPRA and CPD allowances
Annual product allowance
Family and friends discounts
Relocation assistance considered for the right candidate
About The Role
As an Optometrist, you'll have the opportunity to:




Deliver comprehensive eye examinations and ongoing eye health management
Diagnose and manage a broad range of ocular conditions
Recommend tailored eyewear and contact lens solutions
Build long-term relationships with patients and their families
Develop your clinical interests and areas of specialty
Work closely with an experienced and supportive dispensing team
What We're Looking For
We're seeking an Optometrist who brings:
Current AHPRA registration and therapeutic endorsement
Strong clinical knowledge and a patient-first mindset
Excellent communication and relationship-building skills
A passion for delivering exceptional eye care
A commitment to ongoing career development
A collaborative approach and positive attitude
Confidence working independently while contributing to a team environment
Be Part of Something Bigger
For over 40 years, Bruce Mellick Optometry has been servicing the Cairns community, building a reputation for exceptional, professional eye care.
Today the team continues this legacy.
Alex, Kylie, and Tara look forward to welcoming you to the practice.
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.
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📌 Optometrist | Cairns, Far North Queensland
🏢 George & Matilda Eyecare
📍 Queensland