Exciting Optometry Opportunity in Regional WA – Karratha Eyecare

Looking for a career that challenges you clinically while offering a lifestyle like no other? Karratha Eyecare is seeking a passionate Optometrist or Graduate to join our full-scope private practice in July 2025.

Why Karratha?

Karratha is a vibrant regional hub in the Pilbara, just a short flight from Perth. It offers a unique coastal lifestyle, with easy access to the stunning islands off Dampier, breathtaking national parks like Karijini, and spectacular outback landscapes. Spend your weekends exploring nature, enjoying the outdoors, and experiencing a true sense of community.

The Role – More Than Just Optometry

This isn’t your standard metro practice role, if you’re looking for a position where you can truly make a difference, this is it. As the only private optometry practice in Karratha, we provide a diverse and rewarding clinical experience, including:

✔️ A mix of clinical and dispensing work – 4 days of testing and 1 dedicated day of dispensing, allowing you to refine your skills across all aspects of optometry.
✔️ Comprehensive eye disease management, from chronic conditions to acute eye injuries.
✔️ Close collaboration with visiting ophthalmologists, including participation in hospital-based injection clinics and outreach services.
✔️ The opportunity to build strong relationships with general practitioners, emergency physicians, and tertiary eyecare providers.
✔️ Hands-on involvement in dispensing, ensuring patients receive the best tailored eyewear solutions.

With a team of two dispenser/admin staff, one store manager, and two optometrists, you'll be supported while working in a role that fosters both independence and growth.

What You’ll Gain

• Unmatched Clinical Exposure – Develop critical thinking skills and gain experience in complex disease management that will accelerate your expertise.
• Cutting-Edge Technology – Work with state-of-the-art equipment, including Optos wide-field imaging, OCT, IPL, topography, IOL Master biometry, and Rodenstock DnEye technology for individualised spectacle manufacturing.
• A Learning-Focused Environment – We take an educational and peer-reviewed approach to patient care, ensuring you’re always developing your skills. Whether you're a seasoned optometrist or a recent graduate, this role offers exceptional opportunities for professional growth.

The Perks of Regional Living

Life in Karratha is about balance—after a fulfilling day in clinic, unwind under clear, star-filled skies, take weekend trips to explore untouched landscapes, or hop on a boat to the pristine islands nearby.

Practical Benefits

Housing assistance available, with subsidies discussed at the interview stage.
Competitive remuneration, based on experience and regional clinical expectations.
A lifestyle where adventure meets career progression.

If you’re an optometrist who’s eager to challenge yourself, gain unparalleled clinical experience, and embrace the beauty of regional WA, we’d love to hear from you.

Apply now and take the next step in your career while enjoying a life less ordinary!