AddressAbout the business
About Specs Optometrists is a independent practice in the busy Orion shopping centre of Springfield. We are open 7 days a week. We practice a full scope of Optometry including, eye health, contact lenses and childrens vision. You will enjoy giving your customers high quality frames and lenses for that individual look and personal need.
About the role
At About Specs Optometrists, we are looking for an experienced Optical dispenser for a 3-4 days per week (20-26 hours per week). All suitable candidates considered. Part-time or Casual position will be available to the right applicant.
We are looking for a enthusiastic person who enjoys giving great customer service. Come and join our team. We are willing to train someone into this role, but experience is greatly valued.
The position involves 3-4 days per week(20+ hours) and alternate Saturdays (6 hours). Hours will be commesurate with experience. We are a family practice and aim to work our shifts around family or sport commitments if we can. There is also extra hours available to cover other staff leave and an opportunity for hours to increase over time.
Send through your resume and a cover letter explaining your experience and why you would be suitable for this position through SEEK. Please note that due to the number of applications received, I may not reply to everyone individually. We will contact suitable applicants for an interview.
For further information regarding this position, please call Sally at the practice on 3470 0888.
Benefits and perks
If you are tired of meeting sales targets and dealing with unhappy customers, our practice has a great clientele and we work as a team. We are a family based practice and so aim to be family friendly for staff. The days worked are negotiable to the right applicant. Weekend work is paid at a higher rate. Some flexibilty is available. This allows for a great work/life balance. The applicant will also help cover other staff holidays and sick days.
If you are looking for a higher level of job satisfaction and want to enjoy coming to work, I encourage you to submit your resume.
All staff are encouraged to actively be involved in ideas for the practice to grow. Optical dispensers are encouraged to help with Frame range and colour selections. We encourage personal growth within the practice.
The practice is a friendly nice place to work. You are welcome to come by and check us out!
Skills and experience
While a Certificate in Optical Dispensing is not required, dispensing experience is required. We are happy to expand on your knowledge from previous Optical dispensing roles to help you learn the newest lens designs and skills required in our practice.
If you do not have Optical dispensing experience, work experience in retail, health reception, or banking areas would be beneficial. A school result of Grade B or higher in Maths and Science is required to understand the dispensing field.
We use Optomate Touch. We can help you transition to this software if you are unfamiliar with Optomate Touch.
It is important you enjoy serving and helping customers. A good work ethic, punctuality and happy sunny disposition is essential.
The job requires:
- making appointments, checking people in for examinations
- helping customers choose the correct frames and explaining lens choices.
- ordering spectacle jobs and contact lenses
- checking spectacle jobs are correct and talking to labs about changes that may be required.
- Dispensing, fitting spectacles to customers and explaining their glasses will work on collection.
- Cleaning and disinfecting the practice to ensure a safe workplace for staff and customers.
If you are looking for an enjoyable friendly place to work, where you can make a difference to others, I look forward to hearing from you.
CONTACT US
Send through your resume and a cover letter explaining your experience and why you would be suitable for this position through SEEK. Please note that due to the number of applications received, I may not reply to everyone individually. We will contact suitable applicants for an interview.
For further information regarding this position, please call Sally at the practice on 3470 0888.
