Graduate Optometrist (12-Month Contract)
Eyes & Optics by Malcolm Gin | Wonthaggi, VIC

Looking for a sea change just 100 minutes from Melbourne CBD?

Build your confidence alongside an optometrist who has spent decades mentoring graduates and sharing his knowledge with the profession.

Eyes & Optics by Malcolm Gin is a respected independent practice, known throughout the South Gippsland community for comprehensive primary eye care.

For more than 30 years, we've welcomed final-year University of Melbourne optometry students, giving new graduates the opportunity to learn in a genuinely supportive clinical environment. Malcolm also regularly shares his clinical knowledge through conferences and professional education.

ABOUT THE ROLE

12-month contract commencing February 2027 – February 2028.
Designed for new graduates ready to build confidence in a supportive clinical environment.

At Eyes & Optics, you’ll not only develop your clinical expertise but also gaining a genuine understanding of the complete patient journey. From consulting to reception and dispensing you'll see how every stage contributes to exceptional patient care.

ABOUT YOU

You'll be:

• Therapeutically endorsed.
• Passionate about developing your clinical skills, particularly in therapeutics and co-management.
• Eager to build your professional network within the optical and ophthalmic industries.
• A collaborative, adaptable and respectful team player.
• An excellent communicator with a proactive approach to learning. 

ABOUT THE PRACTICE

You'll be working in a practice with three fully equipped consulting rooms featuring:

• Optos and DRS confocal scanning laser
• Digital photo slit lamp
• Humphrey Field Analyser
• Optopol Revo OCT
• Rodenstock DNEye, corneal topographer and ImpressionIST
• Complete in-house lens laboratory

You'll also enjoy exposure to:

• Ophthalmology co-management, including day-one cataract post-operative care
• Ocular therapeutics
• Glaucoma follow-up care 

Why Eyes & Optics?

• Architecturally designed independent practice
• Friendly, diverse patient base within a vibrant South Gippsland community
• Member of the ProVision Independent Optometry Network
• Experienced, supportive team committed to your development 

We encourage you to visit our website to learn more about us: //eyesandoptics.com.au/about/

If you're looking for a graduate position where you'll be supported, challenged and encouraged to grow, you'll join a practice that is passionate about mentoring the next generation of optometrists.