Clinical Optometrist: Diabetes Eye Screening and Investigation Clinic (DESIC) Pilot Program

22 Mar 2024
Job Information

Organisation/Company

UNIVERSITY OF MELBOURNE

Research Field

Medical sciences

Researcher Profile

Recognised Researcher (R2)

Country

Australia

Application Deadline

18 Apr 2024 - 00:00 (UTC)

Type of Contract

Other

Job Status

Part-time

Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme?

Not funded by an EU programme

Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure?

No

Offer Description

Job no: 0061947
Location: Parkville
Role type: Part-time (0.4 FTE); Fixed-term for 2 years
Faculty: Faculty of Medicine, Dentistry and Health Sciences
Department/School: Department of Optometry and Vision Sciences
Salary: Level A – $80,258 – $108,906 p.a. (pro rata) plus 17% super

• An academic specialist position involved with clinical work, teaching, and research
• Be a part of the Diabetes Eye Screening and Investigation Clinic pilot program
• Salary packaging, subsidised health and wellbeing services, fitness and cultural clubs, Myki discounts, and a 25% discount on graduate courses to our staff and their immediate families!

About the Role

This is a strategic Academic Specialist position within the Department of Optometry and Vision Sciences at the University of Melbourne. It will involve clinical (optometry), teaching and research responsibilities within the Department, and the Melbourne Eye Care (MEC) clinic, for a Diabetes Eye Screening and Investigation Clinic (DESIC) pilot program. 

This role will be expected to work with a range of interested parties and collaborators including:

• Supervisors within the Department of Optometry and Vision Sciences
• Staff and students
• Sub-specialty clinicians in public and private practice
• Local general medical practitioners
• Clinicians and researchers across the University of Melbourne and its research institutes, and
• Industry collaborators

Your responsibilities will include:

• Providing high-quality patient optometry services to individuals with diabetes
• Providing clinical supervision of Doctor or Optometry (OD) students
• Developing and maintaining the DESIC pilot program research participant and clinical database

Who We Are Looking For

We are seeking an ideal candidate with a minimum of three years of practicing experience in optometry, coupled with either previous teaching experience or a strong desire and aptitude for teaching. The ideal candidate should possess highly developed interpersonal skills, enabling them to build effective working relationships with a diverse range of collaborators and partners, including clinicians, patients, and researchers. Additionally, demonstrated expertise in managing patients with diabetic eye disease, including proficiency in advanced retinal imaging techniques, would be highly advantageous for this role.

You will also have:

• AHPRA registration including endorsement to prescribe approved S4 therapeutic drugs for the management of eye conditions
• Excellent attention to detail, and an ability to adhere to written guidelines and study protocols
• Strong computer literacy, including the Microsoft Office Suite and data management systems

For further information regarding responsibilities and requirements, please refer to the attached PD.

This role requires that the successful candidate must undergo and maintain an up-to-date Working with Children Check. This is essential to guarantee a secure environment for all individuals at the University. In the case the selected candidate doesn't have a valid Working with Children Check, they will be able to apply for the WWCC as part of the initial onboarding procedures.

Please note: Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. This role requires current valid work rights for Australia.

Your New Team – Department of Optometry and Vision Sciences
http://www.optometry.unimelb.edu.au

The Department of Optometry and Vision Sciences currently comprises 24 academic staff (10 teaching and research, 5 teaching specialist and 9 research only). The Department is located at 200 Berkeley St Carlton, Parkville Campus, and has laboratory and office space for its Visual Neuroscience research groups in the Kenneth Myer Building. The Melbourne Eyecare Clinic is collocated in 200 Berkeley St, and provides clinical training for Optometry students, and clinical eyecare service to students and staff of the University, as well as to the general public. The department provides a four-year Doctor of Optometry (OD) entry-to-practice postgraduate degree. Approximately 280 students are enrolled in the Doctor of Optometry (70 per year level, on average). The department teaches vision science subjects in the Bachelor of Science and Bachelor of Biomedicine degrees.

The Department has a vigorous and expanding research program in optometry and vision sciences. It offers courses of training by research leading to the degrees of PhD and Master of Philosophy, and currently has around 20 students pursuing research higher degrees.

What We Offer You!

In addition, we offer the opportunity to be part of a vibrant community and enjoy a range of benefits, including generous leave provisions, salary packaging, health and well-being services and discounts on graduate courses. For more information, check out our benefits  page!

About the University of Melbourne

We’re tightly connected with the community, both at home and abroad. We take pride in our people, who all contribute to our mission to benefit society through the transformative impact of education and research. Discover more via our website  and stay connected with our stories and people on LinkedIn .   

Be Yourself

The University of Melbourne values the unique backgrounds, experiences and contributions that each person brings to our community and welcomes and celebrates diversity.  First Nations people, those identifying as LGBTQIA+, parents, carers, people of all ages, abilities and genders, and people of diverse ethnicity, nationality and faith are encouraged to apply. Our aim is to create a workforce that reflects the diversity of the community in which we live. For more information please visit our Diversity and Inclusion page.

We are dedicated to ensuring barrier free and inclusive practices to recruit the most talented candidates. If you require reasonable adjustments, please contact Kim Groizard at [email protected] , with an email containing your name and contact details for a confidential discussion. Please ensure your email is titled "Reasonable Adjustments Request".

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Applicants

We aspire to be the University of choice for Indigenous Australians, with unprecedented investment to attract, nurture and retain Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students and staff. Tangible support through a range of programs and initiatives will ensure that you personally succeed and flourish while at the University of Melbourne.

For further information, including our 2023-2027 Indigenous strategy please visit -https://about.unimelb.edu.au/reconciliation/murmuk-djerring

Join Us!

If you feel this role is right for you, please apply with the following documents: 

• Resume
• Cover Letter outlining your interest and experience
• The responses against the Selection Criteria^ (found in the Position Description)

^For information to help you with compiling short statements to answer the selection criteria and competencies, please go to http://about.unimelb.edu.au/careers/selection-criteria

If you have any questions regarding the recruitment process, please feel free to contact Nick Petersen via email at [email protected] , ensuring that you include the Position Number and the Job Title as the subject. Please do not share your application to this email address.

If you have any particular questions regarding the job please follow the details listed on the Position Description.

Position Description

Applications close: 18 Apr 2024 11:55 PM AUS Eastern Standard Time

Requirements
Additional Information
Work Location(s)

Number of offers available

1

Company/Institute

UNIVERSITY OF MELBOURNE

Country

Australia

City

Melbourne

Postal Code

Parkville

Geofield

Where to apply

Website

https://www.timeshighereducation.com/unijobs/listing/367900/clinical-optometris…

Contact

City

Melbourne

STATUS: EXPIRED