Optometrist - Pezzimenti Nixon Optometrists

Optometrist (0.8 FTE)

Pezzimenti Nixon Optometrist | Melbourne, VIC

Looking for a role where you can continue developing your clinical skills while building meaningful relationships with patients and being part of a genuinely collaborative team?

Pezzimenti Nixon Optometrist is seeking an early career Optometrist to join our independent practice in a unique role that combines comprehensive clinical care with involvement in dispensing, patient education, and projects that contribute to the ongoing growth and development of the practice.

You'll work closely with patients throughout their eye care journey while continuing to develop your interests in areas such as paediatric optometry, vision therapy, and evidence-based practice.

Why This Role Is Different

Unlike many optometry roles that focus solely on clinical consultations, this position offers the opportunity to be involved throughout the patient's entire eye care journey.

You'll support patients from assessment and diagnosis through to personalised eyewear recommendations, while also gaining exposure to paediatric optometry, vision therapy, patient education, and practice-based projects. If you're looking for a role that offers variety, collaboration, and opportunities to continue developing your professional interests, this could be the perfect next step.

The Role

This 0.8 FTE position includes:

• Three weekdays plus Saturdays (Saturday trading until 3pm)
• Comprehensive eye examinations and eye health management
• Dispensing support and personalised eyewear recommendations
• Paediatric optometry, vision therapy, and patient education
• Research, projects, and practice development activities
• Collaboration with a highly engaged and supportive team

About You

You are an AHPRA-registered Optometrist with at least 1-2 years of clinical experience and confidence managing routine consultations independently.

You'll also bring:

• A genuine passion for patient-centred care
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills
• A desire to continue developing your clinical skills and exploring areas of professional interest
• A collaborative approach and willingness to contribute to team success
• An appreciation for the role dispensing plays in achieving the best patient outcomes

Why Join Pezzimenti Nixon?

• Well-established independent practice with a strong reputation for personalised care
• Structured support and mentoring from experienced clinicians
• Opportunity to develop areas of professional interest, including paediatric optometry and vision therapy
• Encouragement to contribute ideas and support practice innovation
• Collaborative team culture that values learning, growth, and patient outcomes
• Competitive remuneration aligned with experience

Ready to Continue Growing Your Career?

If you're looking for a role that offers variety, professional development, and the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on patient outcomes, we'd welcome the opportunity to speak with you.