* Expression of Interest - Full Time & Part Time opportunities across Wagga, Albury & Shepparton
* Base Salary = $88, pro rata ($44.92 p.h.) + Superannuation with Salary Packaging up to $15.9k
About Us
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.
About the Opportunity
As our Orthoptist, you will utilise your specialist knowledge and skills to provide assessment; training; intervention strategies; and service co-ordination, to enable clients to maximise the use of their residual vision and to assist in achieving equity and access for people who are blind or have low vision. In this role you will also:
* Utilise a person-centred and strengths based approach, providing services that focus on client’s needs and goals
* 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;
Registration with the Australian Orthoptic Board is encouraged. You will also have:
* 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.
Benefits of Working at Vision Australia
* Additional leave is available via our purchase leave and accrued day off schemes
* Annual salary review to ensure your pay is in-line with the market rates
* General service provider and discipline-specific professional development opportunities
* A respectful and inclusive workplace where you will be supported
Contact
If you have any questions about the role, please contact the hiring manager, Katrina Daniher .