Optometrist jobs in Melbourne VIC

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).

Generous Leave and Professional Development Benefits.

About the role

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.

• Provide outpatient care for patients with eye-related disorders and conditions
• Conduct routine eye examinations, including visual field tests
• Determine each patient’s visual acuity, field of vision and hand-eye coordination
• Take detailed medical histories for all patients, including current and past prescription medications
• Evaluate eye-related symptoms, such as discharge, redness and inflammation

For more information on this role, including more details regarding the key accountabilities, please click the appropriate link below:

• Optometrist Job Description

Skills and Experience:

The ideal candidate will have:

Essential:

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

Other Requirements of the role:

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

About GEO Healthcare

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

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.

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

Company Benefits Overview

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

• GEO Healthcare - delivering primary and related health services in Victorian men’s public prisons.

Here’s what you’ll enjoy as part of the GEO Healthcare Team: Click Here

Financial & Career Benefits

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

Health & Wellbeing

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

Work-Life Balance

• Reward and recognition: A range of recognition and reward programs including, Employee of the Month, Team Member Rewards and Refer a Friend.
• Uniform provided: Full uniform provided so you never have to worry about what to wear to work.
• Celebrate together: Recognition and celebration of special events and days throughout the year.

For further information on our organization please visit geogroup.com.au/geohealthcare

How to Apply:

Please Note: it is mandatory for all GEO Healthcare staff to have the following:

• COVID-19 vaccinations (You will be required to attach immunization evidence to your application).
• Flu Vaccination in the previous 12 months

To apply, we ask that you complete short questionnaire below and attach a cover letter and current resume.

To obtain further information about the application and recruitment process, please contact HealthcareCareers@geogroup.com.au.

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

Apply now as candidates will be reviewed and interviewed prior to the closing date.

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

UNDERSTANDING RESPECT ACCOUNTABLE TEAMWORK EXCELLENCE