Position Number: 0065684
Location: Parkville
Role type: Part-time (0.6 FTE); Fixed-term for 2 years
Faculty: Faculty of Medicine, Dentistry and Health Sciences
Department/School: Department of Optometry and Vision Sciences
Salary: Level A/1 - A/3 - $83,468 - $93,002 (pro rata for part-time) p.a. plus 17% super
- Advance genetic eye research / Collaborate with leading institutions / Develop innovative diagnostic tools
- Apply now to join a multidisciplinary team revolutionising inherited retinal disease research and treatment
- Investing in you - benefits package including salary packaging, health and wellbeing programs, discounted services, and professional development opportunities.
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Your next career opportunity
As a Research Optometrist/Orthoptist, you'll play a crucial role in a large clinical project investigating genetic changes in inherited retinal diseases. You'll have the opportunity to contribute to groundbreaking research, working with a multidisciplinary team to collect and manage clinical data, coordinate participant recruitment, and assist in genetic sample collection. This role offers you the chance to enhance your clinical skills while contributing to innovative diagnostic tools and treatments for genetic eye conditions.
Your responsibilities will include:
- Conduct Clinical Assessments: Perform participant research assessments, including refraction, visual acuity tests, and retinal imaging.
- Manage Research Data: Collect and manage clinical data, ensuring compliance with research protocols and data quality standards.
- Coordinate Project Activities: Schedule assessments, manage timelines, and liaise with clinicians and patient support groups.
- Collaborate with Research Team: Work closely with investigators and team members to ensure smooth project progress and contribute to research development.
You may be a great fit if:
You are a qualified optometrist or orthoptist with clinical eye care experience, strong organisational skills, and excellent interpersonal abilities, capable of working both independently and collaboratively in a multidisciplinary research environment.
You may also:
- Hold a tertiary qualification in Optometry or Orthoptics with rights to practice in Australia.
- Possess excellent attention to detail and ability to adhere to study protocols.
- Demonstrate strong communication skills and the ability to interact positively with diverse stakeholders.
- Have experience in clinical research or project management (desirable).
- Be familiar with basic genetics concepts or inherited retinal diseases (desirable).
- Have knowledge of clinical research processes and ethical guidelines (desirable).
For further information please refer to the attached PD.
What we offer you!
We offer the opportunity to be part of a vibrant community and enjoy a comprehensive range of benefits to support your success and sense of fulfillment, including:
- Supportive flexible work arrangements underpinned by our commitment to inclusion and well-being
- Progressive, considerate leave provisions to empower your work-life balance
- Salary packaging and access to a range of discounted services including Bupa health insurance
- Health and well-being services including a leading Employee Assistance Program
- Comprehensive career development and training, plus a 25% discount on UniMelb graduate courses for your immediate family members!
For more information check out our benefits page!
Your new team – “The Department of Optometry and Vision Sciences”
https://healthsciences.unimelb.edu.au/departments/optometry-and-vision-sciences
The Department of Optometry and Vision Sciences educates future optometrists, performs internationally recognised vision science research, and contributes widely to the advancement of optometry as an essential health care discipline.
Be Yourself
The University of Melbourne is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a child-safe organisation. We are committed to creating an inclusive and equitable workplace where all individuals feel valued, respected, and have the opportunity to thrive regardless of gender identity, ethnicity, sexual orientation, disability, age, being a parent or having caring responsibilities.
The University of Melbourne is committed to fostering a barrier-free and inclusive recruitment process. We are dedicated to providing reasonable adjustments for candidates throughout the application and interview stages, including accessible document formats and alternative application methods. To discuss your specific requirements, please feel free to contact Kim Groizard +61 3 9035 3218 or send an email titled 'Reasonable Adjustments' to hr-careers@unimelb.edu.au. You can find more information for applicants requiring reasonable adjustments on our Careers website: https://about.unimelb.edu.au/careers
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Applicants
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If you are a member of an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander community and would like any support, please feel free to contact our Indigenous Employment & Development team via email at oied-hr@unimelb.edu.au.
Working at the University – what you need to know
This role requires the successful candidate to maintain a Working with Children Check The successful candidate can apply for the WWCC as part of the onboarding process. In the case the selected candidate doesn't have a valid Working with Children Check, they will be able to apply for the WWCC as part of the initial onboarding procedures.
Please note: Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. This role requires current valid work rights for Australia.
Join Us and unlock your career potential!
Is this the perfect opportunity for you? Apply today! Including the following documents:
- Resume
- Cover Letter outlining your interest and experience
Please note that you are not required to respond to the selection criteria in the Position Description.
If you have any questions regarding the recruitment process, please feel free to contact Nick Petersen via email at hr-careers@unimelb.edu.au, ensuring that you include the Position Number and the Job Title as the subject. Please do not share your application to this email address.
If you have any particular questions regarding the job please follow the details listed on the Position Description.
Applications close: 4 May 2025 11:55 PM Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST) / Melbourne time zone.
Position Description: 0065684 - Research Optometrist or Orthoptist – Ocular Genetics - PD.pdf
Position Description
