About the role

Mater Hospital is seeking an experienced Optometrist for a permanent full time 38 hours per week opportunity within Ophthalmology Specialist Clinic. This role will be Monday – Friday day shifts. Initially based at South Brisbane this role will work across Ophthalmology Specialist Clinics at the Mater Hospitals South Brisbane & Springfield Campuses once MHS Specialist Clinics is operational.

The Ophthalmology Specialist Clinic forms part of the Ambulatory Care & Outpatient Service offering exceptional individualised care and is committed to enhancing the patient experience by providing education, information and support that is evidence based.

Salary range: $64.64 - $69.55 per hour plus superannuation and access to not-for-profit salary packaging up to $15,900  + access to many staff benefits! 

What you’ll be doing

• Deliver advanced optometric care (refraction, ocular health assessment, ocular imaging/diagnostics) with minimal supervision, independently managing complex caseloads
• Conducts systematic assessments of patients using an outcome-based framework
• Provide optometry services as part of ophthalmology clinics, including post‑operative follow‑up and review of patients
• Provide high‑quality clinical information and technical input to support medical and nursing staff to assess, diagnose and plan treatment
• Work collaboratively with ophthalmologists, orthoptists, nurses, and administrative staff to optimise clinic throughput and uphold service performance targets. Monitor workload demands, apply high‑level time‑management strategies, and proactively engage in service planning to support activity targets, waitlist management, and operational improvements
• Provide high‑level clinical advice and education to colleagues, use advanced interpersonal skills to support person‑centred, culturally safe care and effective discharge to community providers

About you

• Tertiary Optometry qualification and current registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) in Optometry to practice in Queensland
• Endorsement as qualified to administer, obtain, possess, prescribe, supply or use topical schedule 2, 3 or 4 medicines for the purposes of the practice of optometry
• Demonstrated advanced level of knowledge, expertise and skill in Optometry
• Demonstrated ability to provide specialised clinical advice to professional and operational supervisors regarding service delivery and improvement opportunities
• Demonstrated ability to provide optometry clinical services of a complex nature, where established principles, procedures and methods require some expansion, adaptation or modification
• Current membership of the Optometry Association of Australia (desirable)

Why join us?

Mater is Queensland’s largest not-for-profit healthcare provider, delivering exceptional care to nearly 700,000 patients each year across 11 (soon to be 12) hospitals. We’re leaders in healthcare, education,  fundraising & philanthropy and research — and it’s our people who make the difference.

We’re looking for passionate individuals to join our team and help shape the future of care. At Mater, you’ll be part of a purpose-driven organisation that values innovation, compassion, and excellence.

• Increase your take-home pay with generous salary packaging options, including meal and entertainment benefits
• Grow your career with access to industry-leading training and professional development through Mater Education
• Wellbeing support through our Employee Assistance Program and on-site pastoral care teams
• Access a range of health and wellbeing services with a corporate discount on private health insurance
• Exclusive discounts across dining, retail, travel, accommodation (just to name a few!)
• Stay active with unlimited access to discounted gyms via the Fitness Passport program
• Convenient, discounted on-site parking
• Enjoy great food with reduced prices at our campus cafés and coffee spots
• Join Queensland’s Largest and Most Innovative Not-for-Profit Healthcare Team

Be part of something bigger. Make your move with Mater. #GETBETTERWITHMATER

For more information specific to the role, please view the PD here –  Mater Position Description Optometrist HP 4.pdf

Applications close on the 1st of March 2026. Please note, we may contact applicants prior to the closing date, please do not hesitate to APPLY NOW!

Mater is committed to the wellbeing of their staff, and it is underpinned by our flexible and remote working policies.

Please Note: We will not require any support from Recruitment Agencies at this time and kindly request no contact is made. Only direct applications will be considered.

Mater Group is dedicated to creating a workplace that values diversity and inclusion. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds and abilities. We believe in providing equal opportunities for all qualified candidates.

For more information regarding Reconciliation at Mater, please visit our Reconciliation webpage.

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