Clinic Coordinator - Optometry

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• $133,579 to $139,939
• Ongoing, full-time
• Kelvin Grove

Reference number: 25276

Term: Ongoing, full-time basis

Remuneration: $158,080 to $165,606 (HEW9) (inclusive of $133,579 to $139,939 salary pa, 17% superannuation and 17.5% recreation leave loading)

Location: Kelvin Grove

Open to: current staff members of QUT who have ongoing full-time work rights in Australia. In support of our strategic priority of Indigenous Australian success, Aboriginal Australians and Torres Strait Islander people who are not QUT staff are also eligible and encouraged to apply.

Who are we looking for?

We are seeking a Clinic Coordinator - Optometry to join Office of the Deputy Dean, Faculty of Health.

The QUT Health Clinics require an experienced Optometrist who is able to work with academic staff, sessional clinicians, students and clients/patients and manage the responsibilities of providing student placement and quality client care in a real-world clinical setting.

About us

QUT is a major Australian university with a global outlook and a 'real world' focus. We are an ambitious and collaborative institution that seeks to equip our students and graduates with the skills they will need in an increasingly disrupted and challenged world.

The QUT Health Clinics (QHC) provides supervised student-led client care to the community. Real world experienced clinicians train students in quality healthcare, using advanced technology and current research evidence. QHC offers Optometry, Podiatry, Psychology and Counselling, Nutrition and Dietetics, Exercise Physiology and Eating Disorders clinics which provide interdisciplinary clinical care including extensive outreach services, Indigenous healthcare, aged care services, school screenings, and other community initiatives and collaborative services with external partnerships.

What you need to succeed

1. Completion of a Masters degree qualification with extensive relevant experience as a practicing Optometrist with current AHPRA registration. Optometry Board of Australia and Therapeutic endorsement is essential.
2. Proven effective leadership and management skills that drive teamwork, high performance, and excellence in service provision.
3. Demonstrated ability to collaborate, build and maintain relationships with staff and colleagues across all levels of the University and also with external stakeholders.
4. Demonstrated ability in being flexible, innovative and creative in a health care setting.
5. Demonstrated experience in supervision and assessment of students in clinical placement setting.

Life at QUT

We're committed to building a culture that fosters connection between people and purpose. Beyond personal and professional fulfillment, a career at QUT offers:

• A healthy work-life balance with a blend of on-campus and off-campus work arrangements for applicable positions.
• Competitive remuneration with up to 17% superannuation and leave loading of 17.5%.
• Generous maternity leave including primary carer parental leave of up to 26 weeks (including 17% super).
• Stay healthy with Fitness Passport and enjoy discounted rates on private health insurance.
• Purchased Leave Scheme - up to 8 extra weeks.
• Salary Packaging Scheme for additional superannuation contributions, vehicle leasing, and on-campus services such as childcare, parking, and gyms.
• Numerous opportunities for professional development including leadership programs and workshops, and our study assistance scheme.
• Commitment to our Indigenous Australian staff through initiatives such as the Indigenous Australian Staff Network, Cultural and Ceremonial Leave, Staff Development Workshops, and representation on university committees.

Explore more benefits of life at QUT.

Belong at QUT

We are guided by our values of Ambition, Integrity, Inclusiveness, Innovation, and Academic Freedom and our QUT Connections in our mission to inspire and shape the next generation of change-makers.

As part of our commitment to fostering an inclusive workplace, we proudly support our Indigenous Australians Employment Strategy, aiming for an Indigenous Australian workforce participation of 3.6%. We extend a warm invitation to Aboriginal Australians and Torres Strait Islander people to join us in pursuing a rewarding career at QUT.

We believe that diversity is our strength and are dedicated to creating safe, inclusive spaces where everyone can thrive. We strongly encourage individuals from diverse cultures, ages, linguistic backgrounds, sexual orientations, and gender identities, and those who are living with disabilities to apply for positions at QUT.

At QUT, diversity is not just embraced—it's celebrated. See our commitment

How to Apply

Discover the possibilities that await with a career at QUT. If you're ready to embark on a journey of innovation and opportunity, we're excited to meet you.

Find out more about this position and submit your application by clicking 'Apply' or the link below.

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Job opens: 05-Jun-2025

Applications Close: 22-Jun-2025 at 11.30pm