To provide a high-quality Orthoptics service to patients/clients and their carers to ensure optimal health outcomes. This encompasses ensuring effective and efficient assessment and intervention in a multidisciplinary setting. The Orthoptist is also responsible for undertaking designated non-clinical tasks to support service delivery including clinical supervision, quality improvement activities and administrative tasks.

Selection Criteria To help us assess your suitability for the role, please tell us as much as you can about yourself in response to the questions below.

- Must hold a bachelor or post graduate degree in Orthoptics which is accredited as eligibility for membership of Orthoptics Australia and the Australian Orthoptic Board and graduated with an Orthoptics degree in the previous 6 months

- Willingness to work extended hours

- Demonstrated ability to work independently and as a member of a team

- Knowledge of and the demonstrated ability to implement the quality improvement process

- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, computer literacy and time management

- Demonstrated commitment to continued professional development and commitment to evidence based practice

- Demonstrated thorough clinical knowledge, skills and experience in Orthoptics

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- How to Apply

- Diversity, Culture & Inclusion
- We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer dedicated to accessibility and a supportive recruitment experience. If you require adjustments or assistance during the application process, please contact

*@health.nsw.gov.au

- We value the diverse backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives of our workforce and are committed to fostering a respectful and welcoming environment.



We strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability, neurodivergent individuals, those from Refugee, multicultural and multifaith backgrounds, and members of the LGBTQI+ community.

- Aboriginal Workforce

More Than Just a Job – Why Work With Us?
- Financial Perks
- 12% superannuation

- Salary packaging and novated leasing via

Smart Salary

- Annual leave with 17.5% leave loading (for full time and part time staff)

- One extra day off each month for full-time employees

- Work-Life Balance

- Flexible work options, including hybrid and varied hours (depending on the role)

- Paid maternity and parental leave

- Generous leave options like long service and carers leave

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- Health & Wellbeing

- Discounted gym membership through

Fitness Passport

- Free and confidential support for staff and their families via our Staff Wellbeing and Support Service (EAP)

- Wellbeing programs that promote mental health, resilience, and balance

Additional Information
- Vaccination Requirements

- Child Safe Employment
- South Western Sydney Local Health District is dedicated to fostering a child-safe environment that respects and upholds the rights of children and young people, aligned with NSW Health’s commitment to implementing the

Child Safe Standards . We aim to ensure that children and young people feel safe, supported, and included in their care. All current and prospective staff are expected to prioritise the safety, welfare, and well-being of children and young people, actively working to protect them from harm and abuse.

- Temporary Positions

- For fixed-term or temporary contracts, there may be opportunities for ongoing permanent employment, subject to policy and organisational requirements.

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