­­­­­Clinic Support

Full-Time Contract

Join a progressive organisation delivering community-led programs with the Northern Territory's largest Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Service.

$94,126.50 to $99,352.50 per annum, pro- rata

Total Effective Package*

$117,052 to $123,011 pro-rata

About the role

The Graduate Optometrist provides culturally responsive, safe and high-quality optometry services for Aboriginal people within the Central Australian community.

The Graduate Optometrist will support clients to optimise vision and eye health to facilitate independence and quality of life, with supervision and support from clinical supervisors and managers. Wherever possible, the Graduate Optometrist will foster self-determination of clients and community by facilitating choice and control over service delivery.

What we’re looking for?

Someone to fit our team with the following requirements:

• Tertiary qualification in optometry, with current AHPRA registration to practice optometry in Australia.
• Knowledge of community-based optometry service delivery within a multidisciplinary team, including working with a broad range of clients from varying socioeconomic backgrounds who present with a variety of conditions.
• An understanding of the historical and contemporary context of Aboriginal health, the social determinants of health, and the philosophy and practice of Aboriginal Community Control.
• Flexible approach to service delivery that is responsive to the needs of the community.
• Willingness, ability and appropriate levels of health and fitness to travel to and work from remote locations.

What we offer:

Congress offers rewarding career options and a wide range of employee benefits including:

• Work that is community-led, impact-focused and a part of a bigger picture.
• Opportunities to grow, including 15 days of professional development per year, with pathways including master's programs and study placements.
• Six weeks annual leave & 15 days paid personal leave per year.
• Flexible conditions such as flexible start and finish times, compressed work weeks, part-time and casual roles and the possibility to purchase additional paid leave.
• Salary sacrifice for full-time, part-time and casual employees. 

For more information on the position please contact Laura Stuart

Senior Manager – Allied Health on 0491 064 113.

Applications will close when a suitable applicant is found.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders are strongly encouraged to apply.

Being a culturally responsive organisation, Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander applicants that meet all essential criteria will be given priority.

*Total effective package includes: base salary, district allowance, superannuation, leave loading, and estimated tax saving from salary packaging options.