SA Health
Job reference: 949440
Location: 5006 - NORTH ADELAIDE
Job status: Short Term Contract
Eligibility: Open to Everyone
- Women's and Children's Health Network,
Surgical Services, North Adelaide 5006
- Salary - AHP2 - Allied Health Professional L2,
$94,997 to $110,052
- AHP1 -
Allied Health Professional L1, $73,710 to + $89,981
+ 12%
Superannuation and Salary Sacrifice Benefits
- Full Time and Part- Time - Temporary and Permanent
Contract available
About WCHN
Join the Women's and Children's Health Network (WCHN), South
Australia's leading provider of care for women, babies, children
and young people. We're shaping the future of healthcare through
compassion, innovation and excellence — with our communities at the
heart of everything we do.
What WCHN Can Offer You
- Access to salary packaging benefits of up to $9,010 each
FBT year for living expenses (e.g. mortgage, rent, utilities,
groceries), plus an additional $2,650 each FBT year for meal
entertainment expenses.
- Access to Fitness Passport (workplace health and fitness
program that gives you and your family access to a wide choice
of gyms and pools across South Australia.)
- Free public transport to and from the Women's and
Children's Hospital for SA Health metropolitan hospital staff
(excludes network community sites).
- Support for you and your family via our Employee Assistance
Program.
- Relocation financial support may be negotiated, subject to
eligibility.
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for further information.
About the role
The Orthoptist will join the Ophthalmology team to ensure
patients receive high quality ophthalmic care whilst attending the
Women and Children's Health Network. The orthoptist will
investigate and manage paediatric ophthalmology and ocular motility
conditions and contribute to the effective and efficient running of
Ophthalmology outpatient clinics.
Key duties of the role
- Provide effective Orthoptic assessment and management
services, including the management of amblyopia, refractive
error, strabismus and other Orthoptic conditions, using
evidence-based practice
- Liaise with senior staff on complex cases and contribute to
contact lens services, administration and departmental
teaching
- Support and actively participate in a positive culture and
safe work environment within the Ophthalmology department
- Actively participate in SA Health's Clinical Supervision
programme working with your supervisor on a regular basis to
further build your knowledge base.
Skills and Experience
- Appropriate degree or Master's Degree qualification in
Orthoptics which entitles registration with the Australian
Orthoptic Board (AOB). Eligible for membership of
Orthoptics Australia (OA)”
- Minimum 2 years' post-qualification experience in
paediatric ophthalmology.
- Demonstrated experience in paediatric orthoptics, including
strabismus, amblyopia and ocular motility.
- Strong clinical, communication and multidisciplinary
teamwork skills.
Enquiries can be directed to
Melissa Cestaro
0428103142
[email protected]
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To learn more about this role — including key selection
criteria, special conditions and minimum requirements — please
refer to the attached role description and the document checklists
below:
If you would like further information on applying and winning
this role, go to our SA Health Careers Site for the
Australian Applicant Guide or if you are an international
applicant, check out the
International Application Guide.
The South Australian public sector promotes diversity and
flexible ways of working part-time. Applicants are encouraged
to discuss the flexible working arrangements for this role.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants are encouraged
to apply.
Application Closing Date: Tuesday 20 October 2026
11:55PM
Applications close: 20/10/2026 11:45 PM
Flexibility Statement
The South Australian public sector promotes diversity and flexible ways of working including part-time. Applicants are encouraged to discuss the flexible working arrangements for this role.
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