Optometrist – Gulf & Ranges Optometrists, Port Augusta SA

Looking for a role with purpose, variety, and a lifestyle change?

Whether you're an experienced optometrist, a couple, or a recent graduate, this is an opportunity to join a friendly, supportive team in Port Augusta — recently named one of the 8 Best Places to Live in South Australia in 2025 (WorldAtlas article).

Why You'll Love This Role

• Meaningful Outreach Work
  Travel to remote areas across South Australia delivering vital eye care to communities who truly value your service.
• Diverse Clinical Experience
  • Full-scope optometry with a focus on eye health management and therapeutics
  • Co-manage cases with visiting Ophthalmologists at Port Augusta Hospital
  • Work with culturally diverse patients, including First Nations communities
• Strong Team Culture
  Join two senior optometrists and a recent graduate in a collaborative, down-to-earth environment. Benefit from structured, multi-practice CPD and face to face mentoring.
• Work-Life Balance & Lifestyle
  • No weekends or work between Christmas and New Year
  • Off-street parking and minimal traffic (max 3 traffic lights to work!)
  • Live at the gateway to the Flinders Ranges and Eyre Peninsula – bushwalking, camping, fishing, or swimming with cuttlefish on your weekends

What We’re Looking For

• A qualified Optometrist (new grads and couples welcome)
• A genuine interest in rural, full-scope optometry
• Enthusiasm for learning and measured skill development
• Dispensing skills are a bonus, not essential

Occasional travel to support colleagues in Mount Gambier and Victor Harbor adds further variety.

What We Offer

• Mentorship and development plans tailored to your interests
• Funded CPD and continuous learning support
• Opportunity to make a tangible impact in remote communities
• A relaxed regional lifestyle with strong community spirit

Our Core Values

We work with purpose and heart, guided by:
Fun • Attention to Detail • Continuous Improvement • Trust • Teamwork

Ready for Something Different?

Make your next move one that matters.