Optometrist

Join a Leading Eye Care Team

Experience the rewarding feeling of making a real difference in people's lives with Specsavers' dedicated eye care professionals. Our innovative approach is centered on helping patients improve their vision and hearing through expert care. We are committed to supporting career development and fostering growth opportunities for all team members.

Opportunities for Professional Growth

• Advance your career into leadership roles such as Senior Optometrist or pursue areas of clinical interest and community outreach.
• Participate in the Specsavers Partner Pathway Program, which has empowered over 500 team members to become store owners since 2012.

State-of-the-Art Technology

• Utilize cutting-edge diagnostic tools including OCT scans for every patient at no additional cost, HFA-3 Visual fields, integrated management software, auto-phoropters, autorefractors, and non-contact tonometry available in every store.

Recognized Workplace Excellence and Community Impact

• Work at a company accredited as a Great Place to Work for five consecutive years and ranked 12th on the World's Best Places to Work in 2025.
• Contribute to community initiatives by partnering with the Fred Hollows Foundation, helping to restore sight and provide essential eye care through donations exceeding $10 million.

Position Details

• Location: Merrylands, New South Wales
• Employment Type: Full-time, permanent, including weekend shifts
• Workplace Setting: 5 test rooms staffed by 4 Optometrists
• Diverse patient base representing a variety of ages and ethnic backgrounds
• Salary Package: Up to $115,000 plus superannuation

Benefits and Perks

• Professional Indemnity Insurance covered by Specsavers
• Access to MyCPD portal for ongoing professional development and an invitation to the Annual Specsavers Clinical Conference
• Wellbeing support including health insurance discounts, employee assistance programs, financial wellbeing resources, and gym discounts via Fitness Passport
• Additional leave for birthdays and volunteering
• Exclusive discounts through the Specsavers Perks App
• Two complimentary pairs of glasses annually plus 30% discount for family and friends

Why Specsavers?

Specsavers Optometrists lead community eye care by identifying 90% of avoidable blindness and registering over one million patients in KeepSight programs. We maintain a 93% glaucoma detection rate and assist one in five children with myopia management. Recognized as the market leader for eye tests and contact lenses in Australia and New Zealand, Specsavers is committed to advancing ocular health.

We promote a diverse, inclusive, and flexible workplace culture that enables employees to bring their whole selves to work with pride.