Clinical Orthoptist - Save Sight Institute

• Multiple part time and full time fixed term positions until 7 November 2025

• Opportunity to support the operations of clinical services at the Save Sight Institute

• Base Salary HEO 5 $86511 $% superannuation

About the opportunity

The Save Sight Institute (SSI) is a Centre of The University of Sydney within the Faculty of Medicine and Health located on the campus of Sydney Eye Hospital in Macquarie Street Sydney. It was established in 1985 and has grown to be one of the top three ophthalmic research institutes in Australia is internationally recognized as a center of innovative research into ophthalmology and as a centre of excellence for clinical research learning and teaching.

The Clinical Orthoptist will provide delivery of Orthoptic services across a spectrum of ophthalmic services with a focus on rare conditions specialist investigation research education and electrophysiology. They support and prepare the clinic for the operations of clinical services which also encompass integrated clinics with NSW health and play a crucial role supporting natural history research clinical trials and electrophysiology. They are also responsible for ensuring work health and safety standards are observed in their work area.

Your key responsibilities will be to:

• perform orthoptic ophthalmic and electrophysiology testing following clinical protocols

• manage patient workflow and maintain accurate records

• participate in professional development and conduct educational sessions

• arrange medical assessments and monitor ophthalmic consumables

• collaborate with team members to support clinics and research

• work collaboratively with all members of the team and SESLHD staff to provide effective efficient and reliable support to ensure service delivery for integrated clinics clinical trials and natural history research

• ensure compliance with health and safety standards including the safe storage of medicine and disposal of hazardous substances.

About you

• Bachelors degree or equivalent in Orthoptics or relevant training experience

• active registration with the Australian Orthoptic Board

• competency in excel word and Microsoft teams and adapts to change

• experience or knowledge of handling hazardous substances.

• willingness to learn or experienced in electrophysiology and technical knowledge in research methodologies.

• excellent communication skills to provide technical support and training.

• knowledge of health and safety regulations related to patient care

Note: Interviews will be held on rolling basis.

Sponsorship / work rights for Australia

Work Rights: you must have unrestricted work rights in Australia for the duration of this employment to apply. Visa sponsorship is not available for this appointment

Preemployment checks

Your employment is conditional upon the completion of all role required preemployment or background checks in terms satisfactory to the University. Similarly your ongoing employment is conditional upon the satisfactory maintenance of all relevant clearances and background check requirements. If you do not meet these conditions the University may take any necessary step including the termination of your employment.

As this position is located on an NSW Health site it is a regulatory requirement to complete compulsory employment checks prior to starting in this position. For more information and instructions please visit:NSW Health employment requirements

This position is designated as involving childrelated work. To undertake or remain in this position you are required to apply for and obtain a Working with Children Check clearance in accordance with the Child Protection (Working with Children) Act 2012.

EEO statement

At the University of Sydney our shared values are trust accountability and excellence and we strive to be a place where everyone can thrive. We are committed to creating a University community that thrives through diversity and reflects the wider community that we serve. We deliver on this through our commitment to diversity and inclusion evidenced by our people and culture programs as well as key strategies to increase participation and support the careers of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People women people living with a disability people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds and those who identify as LGBTIQ. We welcome applications from candidates from all backgrounds.

We are proud to be recognised as an Australian Workplace Equality Index (AWEI) Gold employer. Find out more about our work on diversity and inclusion.

How to apply

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