Optical Assistant / Dispenser

FULL TIME OPTICAL ASSISTANT / DISPENSER – Southern Tasmania

Are you looking for a change in your career, want to grow your knowledge and work in a 100% Tasmanian owned business?

We are looking for an Optical Assistant/Dispenser to join with us in a full-time capacity. 

ABOUT US

Total Eyecare Optometrists are the largest independent optometry group in Tasmania and have been serving greater Hobart for over 75 years. With 8 practices in southern Tasmania, equipped with some of the most experienced optometrists in Australia and latest technology, we aim to be the leading provider of quality eyecare and eyewear in our community. 

We are dedicated to transforming the vision of people in our communities by making specialised visits to designated communities. We are also proud donors to the Tasmanian Eye Institute. 

ABOUT THE ROLE

Initially training in the greater Hobart area with ability to travel across locations as needed, we are looking for a full-time professional to join our team in the southern region of our state. The successful person will be working within a skilled team who are customer focused, efficient and effective. An understanding of customer needs is paramount.  

AS AN OPTICAL ASSISTANT/DISPENDER, YOU WILL: 

• Work with the team to provide personalised solutions for our customers
• Drive sales through exceptional retail skills and knowledge
• Be willing to keep up to date with frame fashions and trends
• Provide WOW experiences for customers throughout their journey in practice and beyond
• Ability to work across several practice locations

OUR CULTURE

As an employer of choice, we are passionate about what we do, and we genuinely care for our team members as they are the lifeblood of our business. With a focus on consistently achieving excellent customer service and high performance, we instill our values of trust, teamwork, excellence and growth, and strive for continuous improvement in any area of our business. 

BENEFITS

• Bonus scheme incentives
• Job security
• Training & development
• Staff & family discounts

ABOUT YOU

You will bring your face-to-face retail experience, excellent communication skills, customer service and team focus to our business. 

The successful person will have the following skills and attributes:

• A strong retail background & superior customer service skills
• Passion and desire to learn new skills
• Calm, composed and solution orientation with good problem solving skills
• Attention to detail
• Community orientated
• Have a great can do attitude, willing to go the extra mile
• Flexibility to work extra days and / or hours as required
• Respectful & empathetic
• Ability to work Saturdays

Optical experience is preferred however training will be provided to the right candidate.

APPLY

If you are a 'retail star', like fashion, helping people, and are happy to learn and make Optics your new career we would love to hear from you.