Job description
Agency Department Health Work unit Ophthalmology, Alice Springs Hospital
Job title Orthoptist Designation Professional 2
Job type Full time Duration Fixed to 30/06/2027
Salary $92,910 - $110,781 Location Alice Springs
Position number 70260223 RTF 340784 Closing 27/07/2026
Contact officer Elizabeth Okely on 08 8951 7156 or [email protected]
About the agency http://www.health.nt.gov.au/
Apply online https://jobs.nt.gov.au/Home/JobDetails?rtfId=340784
APPLICATIONS MUST INCLUDE A ONE-PAGE SUMMARY ABOUT YOU, A DETAILED RESUME AND COPIES OF YOUR
TERTIARY QUALIFICATIONS.
Information for applicants – inclusion and diversity and Special Measures recruitment plans
The NTPS values diversity. The NTPS encourages people from all diversity groups to apply for vacancies and accommodates
people with disability by making reasonable workplace adjustments. If you require an adjustment for the recruitment process
or job, please discuss this with the contact officer. For more information about applying for this position and the merit process,
go to the OCPE website.
Aboriginal applicants will be granted priority consideration for this vacancy. For more information on Special Measures plans,
go to the OCPE website.
Primary objective
Deliver high quality, culturally appropriate and effective Orthoptic and Ophthalmic care for both adult and paediatric clients within
NT Health.
Context statement
NT Health provides integrated allied health services in a variety of service settings including acute and sub-acute care, primary
health care, aged care and mental health. Currently seeking applicants in the Orthoptics. This position will require the applicant to
work within a Monday – Friday 08:00-16:21 model with overtime for bush visits only.
Key duties and responsibilities
1. Provide timely, clinically and culturally appropriate orthoptic services under supervision within a multidisciplinary framework.
2. Participate in professional development and research activities under guidance.
3. Provide clinical supervision and/or support to students and relevant staff as appropriate.
4. Manage a caseload within a dynamic and evolving work environment to ensure timelines and health outcomes are met.
5. Participate in continuous quality improvement and service development activities at a local level to ensure delivery of
contemporary orthoptic services
6. Ensure clinical and corporate records are maintained, including accurate documentation and statistics
7. Contribute to the achievement of work unit goals and key performance indicators
8. Follow defined service quality standards, work health and safety policies and procedures relating to the work being undertaken
in order to ensure high quality, safe services and workplaces.
9. Foster a positive workplace culture through professional work practices and role modelling behaviour in accordance with NT
Health values.
Selection criteria
Essential
1. Relevant qualifications in Orthoptics,
2. Ability to develop clinical orthoptic skills providing a clinical service to patients and families/carers
3. Awareness and understanding of Aboriginal culture and an ability to interact effectively with patients and families/carers of
diverse cultural and social backgrounds.
4. Developed communication, interpersonal skills, conflict management skills, with experience working in a team environment to
achieve positive health outcomes.
5. Ability to efficiently and effectively manage a patient caseload and a demonstrated commitment to professional development.
6. Knowledge of continuous quality improvement strategies.
Desirable
1. Experience in the use of office based computer programs and databases.
Further information
The preferred or recommended applicant will be required to hold a current working with children clearance notice and undergo a
criminal history check. A criminal history will not exclude an applicant from this position unless it is relevant to the position. This
role carries specific immunisation requirements. For immunisation requirements - Category A (direct contact with blood or body
substances) or Category B (indirect contact with blood or body substances) - check with contact person.
