Graduate Optometrist Residency — Public Health (Port …, Port Phillip City

ACO Eye Health is Australia’s largest public health optometry provider, and we’re passionate about making high-quality eye care accessible to every community. Through our Melbourne clinics, outreach programs, and Rural Victorian Eyecare Service (VES) partnerships, we deliver inclusive, patient-centred care that helps improve vision and wellbeing. As part of the Australian College of Optometry (ACO), a not-for-profit global leader in optometry, ACO Eye Health offers the opportunity to be part of something bigger. Alongside delivering eye care services, ACO helps shape the future of the profession through research, education, and training that improve eye health outcomes locally and internationally. ACO is dedicated to supporting & developing the next generation of public health optometrists. Job Description

About You

Key Information

Two-year fixed full-time optometrist appointment. Nine-day fortnight with a rostered day off. Working hours of 8:30 am to 5:45 pm, Monday to Saturday. Based in Carlton and other nominated ACO metropolitan clinics. Salary is inclusive of superannuation, with salary packaging benefits also available. What We Offer

Ongoing learning and development opportunities that contribute to CPD points. Not-for-profit salary packaging benefits to help increase your take-home pay. Access to a broad range of state-of-the-art equipment. No late nights, Sundays, or public holidays. Dedicated training time and mentoring from experienced optometrists. Our two-year residency program begins in our 27-room Carlton clinic, where you’ll build confidence through a broad and rewarding clinical experience. You’ll receive regular peer feedback and support from experienced optometrists, many of whom have completed the graduate program themselves, you’ll also gain exposure to smaller clinic settings across ACO’s metropolitan network. You’ll work with advanced ophthalmic technology and continue growing your clinical capability through our specialty services, including Paediatrics, Specialist Contact Lenses, Glaucoma, and Dry Eye. Residency Pathways

Primary Care Residency

– A broad pathway that supports your development across general optometry practice. Paediatric Residency

– Focus areas include general practice, children’s eye care, binocular vision, myopia, and disability. Ocular Diseases Residency

– Focus areas include general practice, glaucoma, retina, and diabetes. Outreach Residency

– Combines general practice with service delivery in communities that need accessible eye care. Cornea and Contact Lens Residency

– Focuses anterior ocular surface disease advanced corneal conditions including corneal grafts and keratoconus. Fitting of soft silicone hydrogel lenses as well as custom rigid gas permeable (RGP), mini-scleral, prosthetic, and orthokeratology (Ortho-k) lenses. With dedicated training time and access to expert clinical mentors, ACO is committed to helping you grow and supporting the next generation of public health optometrists. Key Accountabilities

Provide clinical services of a high quality and apply a high standard of clinical skill and knowledge, whilst working to established clinic protocols. Provide care that is responsive, inclusive, and respectful of cultural and individual differences, responsive to patient needs, whilst involving patients in decision making. Act always in a professional and ethical way in relationships with patients, colleagues, and other health care and service professionals. Maintain confidentiality and uphold professional conduct in all interactions with patients, colleagues, and external healthcare providers. Work independently while also collaborating with optometrists and support staff, proactively contributing to clinic operations. Desired Skills and Experience

About You

You’ll bring a strong commitment to excellent optometry practice, a genuine interest in continuing to build your clinical skills and knowledge, and a desire to make a meaningful contribution to ACO, the profession, and the communities we serve. Skills and Knowledge

Passion for working in a not-for-profit or public health organisation will be highly regarded. A demonstrated commitment to solid clinical knowledge, empathy, and clear communication. Enthusiasm for delivering high-quality clinical care. A service-focused approach, with initiative and responsiveness in supporting patients. A genuine motivation to serve the community, particularly people who are disadvantaged. Registered to practise optometry in Australia. Willingness and ability to travel to ACO metropolitan and outreach clinics across Victoria. You will need to provide your own handheld ophthalmic equipment. How to Apply

Your resume. Proof of your right to work in Australia (for example, an Australian passport or visa documentation). A copy of your most recent informal transcript. A brief cover letter telling us why you’d like to join ACO and outlining your

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main residencies of interest and why. Your current contact details and the contact details of two referees. We will not contact referees without your prior approval. Thank you for taking the time to apply. Please ensure you include all required documents, as applications will only be reviewed if all requested information has been submitted by the deadline. Applications close 5pm, Monday 6 July 2026. Please note, a maximum of four positions will be filled. Residents will be selected based on suitability and interests of candidates.

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