This role may be eligible for the Queensland Health Attraction Incentive. See link - Workforce Attraction Incentive Guideline Scheme ( https://www.healthycareers.health.qld.gov.au/attraction-incentives )

About us:

Allied Health play an important role in achieving the objectives set out in our Destination 2030: Great Care for Central Queenslanders strategy ( https://www.health.qld.gov.au/cq/destination-2030 ). Allied health work closely with medical, nursing, technical and operational colleagues and community partners to optimise patient recovery and well-being. The allied health workforce is supported to achieve clinical excellence through a commitment to improving quality, creating continuous improvement opportunities and a culture of learning and development. 

About the role:

Deliver as part of a multidisciplinary team, high level independent evidenced based Orthoptic services across single or multiple modalities within the Ophthalmology team, to relevant stakeholders/customers across Central Queensland Hospital and Health Service (CQHHS). Provide clinical practice supervision to students and staff.

About you:

To be successful in this role you must have a tertiary degree qualification (or equivalent diploma prior to 1990) in Orthoptics and registration with the Australian Orthoptic Board.

• Demonstrated knowledge of orthoptic investigations and of the operation and applications of contemporary equipment.
• Ability to function as a member of a multidisciplinary team, and to interact with patients and members of the public.
• Demonstrated ability to meet targets, work without direct supervision and to accepted standards of professional conduct in a continuous quality improvement environment.

What we offer:

Salary information:

Total remuneration value of up to $128,706 p.a. is comprised of:

• A salary between $3,223.00 - $4,323.80 p.f.
• 12.75% employer superannuation contribution
• 17.5% leave loading

Other benefits include:

• Professional Development Opportunities
• Education Opportunities – Study and Research
• Work-Life Balance, Variety and Flexibility
• Generous Salary Sacrificing
• Paid Parental Leave
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Discounted Private Health Insurance
• Fitness Passport

Vaccine Preventable Diseases (VPD) requirements:

It is a condition of employment for this role for the employee to be, and remain, vaccinated against vaccine preventable diseases as listed on the Role Description.

How to apply:

To submit your application / expression of interest, please include:

• Your current CV or resume, including referees.
• A short 1 to 2 page cover letter outlining how your experience, abilities and knowledge align with the organisational values, accountabilities and “How you will be Assessed” section of the Role Description.
• Include any additional forms / evidence as attached or listed on the Role Description.

Please note pre-employment checks will be carried out on applicants recommended for appointment/employment which may include confirming your qualifications, professional registration/s, previous employment history (including any previous disciplinary action), criminal history, Australian work status and vaccination requirements.

For assistance, contact Recruitment Services @ CQ Health ( mailto:[email protected] ) and quote the Job Ad Reference (JAR) RK4B549013

Applications close: Thursday, 14 March 2024