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• Women’s and Children’s Health Network, Surgical Services, North Adelaide 5006
• Salary – AHP2 - Allied Health Professional L2, $94,997 to $110,052                                                                                                   - AHP1 - Allied Health Professional L1, $73,710 to + $89,981                                                                                                          + 12% Superannuation and Salary Sacrifice Benefits
• Full Time and Part- Time - Temporary and Permanent Contract available  

About WCHN
Join the Women’s and Children’s Health Network (WCHN), South Australia’s leading provider of care for women, babies, children and young people. We’re shaping the future of healthcare through compassion, innovation and excellence — with our communities at the heart of everything we do.

What WCHN Can Offer You

• Access to salary packaging benefits of up to $9,010 each FBT year for living expenses (e.g. mortgage, rent, utilities, groceries), plus an additional $2,650 each FBT year for meal entertainment expenses.
• Access to Fitness Passport (workplace health and fitness program that gives you and your family access to a wide choice of gyms and pools across South Australia.)
• Free public transport to and from the Women’s and Children’s Hospital for SA Health metropolitan hospital staff (excludes network community sites).
• Support for you and your family via our Employee Assistance Program.
• Relocation financial support may be negotiated, subject to eligibility. Click here for details and contact the enquires person for further information.

About the role

The Orthoptist will join the Ophthalmology team to ensure patients receive high quality ophthalmic care whilst attending the Women and Children’s Health Network. The orthoptist will investigate and manage paediatric ophthalmology and ocular motility conditions and contribute to the effective and efficient running of Ophthalmology outpatient clinics.

Key duties of the role

• Provide effective Orthoptic assessment and management services, including the management of amblyopia, refractive error, strabismus and other Orthoptic conditions, using evidence-based practice
• Liaise with senior staff on complex cases and contribute to contact lens services, administration and departmental teaching
• Support and actively participate in a positive culture and safe work environment within the Ophthalmology department
• Actively participate in SA Health’s Clinical Supervision programme working with your supervisor on a regular basis to further build your knowledge base.

Skills and Experience

• Appropriate degree or Master’s Degree qualification in Orthoptics which entitles registration with the Australian Orthoptic Board (AOB).  Eligible for membership of Orthoptics Australia (OA)”
• Minimum 2 years’ post-qualification experience in paediatric ophthalmology.
• Demonstrated experience in paediatric orthoptics, including strabismus, amblyopia and ocular motility.
• Strong clinical, communication and multidisciplinary teamwork skills.

Enquiries can be directed to

Melissa Cestaro

0428103142

melissa.cestaro@sa.gov.au

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To learn more about this role — including key selection criteria, special conditions and minimum requirements — please refer to the attached role description and the document checklists below:

• AHP2 - Orthoptist - Job Description - 949440.pdf
• Immunisation Requirements Checklist
• Applicant Documents Checklist

If you would like further information on applying and winning this role, go to our SA Health Careers Site for the Australian Applicant Guide or if you are an international applicant, check out the International Application Guide.

The South Australian public sector promotes diversity and flexible ways of working part-time.  Applicants are encouraged to discuss the flexible working arrangements for this role.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants are encouraged to apply.

Application Closing Date: Tuesday 22 September 2026 11:55PM