Introduction:
Help People Live the Life They Choose!
EverAbility Group have a long and proud history of providing services for people with disability across Western Australia and Tasmania. Everyone deserves the opportunity to live with confidence, connection and independence. Through VisAbility, Guide Dogs WA & Tasmania, Children’s and Youth Services and Kites Children’s Therapy, we support people of all ages to achieve their goals and live life on their terms.
Description:
About the Role:
Are you an Orthoptist who is passionate about empowering people with low vision to live independently and confidently? Join VisAbility, part of the EverAbility Group, and use your expertise to change lives across Western Australia.
As an Orthoptist you will provide high‑quality assessment, intervention and support to children and adults with low vision. You’ll work within an experienced multidisciplinary team and contribute to an integrated, best‑practice model of therapy services.
Why Clinicians and Support Professionals Choose Us:
Purpose-driven work that genuinely changes lives
Collaborative, multidisciplinary teams
Career growth across multiple services and disciplines
Opportunities to work alongside Guide Dogs and Assistance Dogs
Additional paid leave during the festive season
Salary Packaging and 17.5% Annual Leave loading, where applicable
Easy access to public transport and free parking
Vibrant Victoria Park location close to cafes, restaurants and local amenities
The Difference You’ll Make:
Every interaction matters.
Whether you're supporting a child to communicate, helping someone maintain independence, assisting a family through challenging circumstances or delivering specialist services, your expertise helps people achieve outcomes that matter most to them.
Key Responsibilities:
- Conduct detailed visual assessments including visual acuity, refractive error, visual fields, eye movements and ocular health tests.
- Provide education to clients to help them understand their eye condition.
- Manage programs for eye movement disorders, prescribing exercises and corrective techniques
- Support clients to maximise functional vision through prescription of low vision aids and assistive technology.
- Develop and deliver vision therapy programs and evidence‑based interventions.
- Participate in preventative screening programs.
- Mentor students and support the growth of the orthoptic profession.
Keep up to date with new low vision aids and evaluate their value and application to clients.
What It’s Like to Work Here
We know people do their best work when they feel supported, connected and valued.
At EverAbility, you’ll find:
Leaders who genuinely care about their teams
A collaborative and welcoming culture
Opportunities to contribute ideas and influence change
Flexible ways of working
A strong commitment to diversity, inclusion and accessibility
Whether you’re early in your career or looking for your next challenge, you’ll be supported to grow and succeed.
Skills and Experiences:
Essential Skills
Tertiary qualification in Orthoptics.
Current Australian Orthoptic Board Registration.
Strong understanding of disability and aged care services, legislation and person‑centred practice.
Excellent interpersonal, communication and analytical skills.
Ability to apply innovative approaches to service delivery.
Previous experience in disability or health settings (preferred).
Desirable Skills
Experience working with low vision individuals.
Knowledge and experience prescribing assistive technology and low vision aids.
Required Compliance Documents
National Police Clearance
NDIS Worker Screening Check
Working with Children Check
Australian Orthoptic Board Registration
Annual Influenza Vaccination
Ready to make an Impact?
If you’re looking for meaningful work, great people and an organisation where you can genuinely make a difference, we’d love to hear from you.
Apply today and discover what a career with EverAbility could look like.
Applications close at 4:00 PM on 31 July, 2026.
(We may interview early, so please apply as soon as you can.)
For further information contact Kirsty McAullay- Senior Program Manager- Independent Living Services at
[email protected]
We encourage people with disability and of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander background to apply. Everyone is welcome, as we are an inclusive and diverse workplace
