Advance Practice Practictioner Orthoptist

Bayside Health

Bayside Health is a public health service delivering high-quality care across every stage of life for close to 1.2 million people living in metropolitan Melbourne, the Mornington Peninsula, Koo Wee Rup, Bass Coast and Southern Gippsland. We have more than 15 main sites, including hospitals, centres and clinics that provide comprehensive care from welcoming newborns to supporting older people and a full range of services in between. More than 22,000 dedicated staff are focused on providing exceptional, equitable, and locally connected care through shared expertise, compassion, and a commitment to continuous growth. Education and training are central to staff development as we encourage all employees to strive and thrive. Bayside Health was formed following the merger of Alfred Health, Bass Coast Health, Gippsland Southern Health Service, Kooweerup Regional Health Service and Peninsula Health on 1 January 2026.

• Permanent Part Time (0.3 EFT)
• Orthoptist Grade 3
• Salary Package: $32,884.80 - $34,681.26 
• Great Staff Benefits

About us

The Allied Health Professional Practice Framework underpins the work of Allied Health at Alfred Health in contributing to Alfred Health’s purpose. The Orthoptists play an integral role in providing clinical support to the Ophthalmology, and Neuro Ophthalmology services, operating in close physical and functional association with the Units. Assessment and management are provided for chronic ocular disease, ocular motility disorders, visual field and colour analysis and biophysical measurements. 

About the role

An Orthoptics – Advanced Practice Practitioner is expected to be able to work independently and within a team, alongside and outside of the various Orthoptic, Ophthalmology and Neuro-Ophthalmology clinics. They need to undergo a strict credentialing regime as set collaboratively by the Alfred Health Orthoptic and Ophthalmology departments according to protocols and governed by the Alfred Health Scope of Practice committee. 

About you

Essential 

• Bachelor of Applied Science - Orthoptics, or recognised equivalent
• Level post graduate study with research project component, or higher preferred
• Registered to Practice with AOB
• Eligible for membership of Orthoptic Association of Australia 
• Evidence of involvement in professional activities and/or of contributions to technical achievement.
• Experience outside tertiary education, creative achievement.
• Completion of Alfred Health LEX credentialing for one of the Advance Practice in Orthoptic streams.

Desirable 

• A record of contribution to publications, conference papers and/or reports, or professional or technical contributions which provide evidence of research capacity.
• Experience in database development and data entry in a range of computer programs, including Excel and SPSS.
• Experience in the analysis and modelling of data, including the capacity to integrate data from a range of sources and of uneven quality 

Benefits

• Salary Packaging & Novated Leasing through Maxxia.
• On-site Car & Bike Parking (Subject to Availability)
• Fantastic onsite fitness facilities at The Alfred through ProSport Health and Fitness.
• Child Care Services at The Alfred managed by KU Children’s Services

If applicable, specify specific requirements that you require in the cover letter or CV.

Any queries please contact Natalie Coleman, Manager Orthoptics on [email protected]

Applications Close: 11pm AEST, Tuesday, 13th January 2026

We embrace diversity and strive to have a workforce that reflects the communities we serve. We actively encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, and people of all genders, sexualities, and cultural backgrounds.

If you require adjustments to the recruitment and selection process, or require an alternative format to any of the application materials, please don’t hesitate to get in touch with the contact person listed on this ad.

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