- Seeking a motivated and passionate optometrist to join our team.
- The position is based in Geraldton.
- Full-time appointment on a fixed term basis for two years.
- Base salary range: Level B, $118,150 – $139,812 p.a. plus 17% superannuation.
About the area
The School of Health and Clinical Sciences at The University of Western Australia is a research-intensive academic organisation giving material expression to the belief that excellence in research underpins excellence in teaching and community partnerships. The School has a reputation for a strong evidence-based approach to research and education that is used for policy and practice development.
The WA Centre for Rural Health (WACRH) is part of the School of Allied Health at UWA. It is one of 17 Commonwealth-funded University Departments of Rural Health (UDRH) in Australia, with its offices and facilities located in the Midwest and Pilbara regions of Western Australia.
WACRH aims to improve rural, remote, and Aboriginal health through education, student placement support, research, and community service activities.
WACRH works to facilitate quality allied health, nursing, and pharmacy clinical placements for students from Australian universities. WACRH also works to improve the recruitment and retention of allied health, pharmacy, and nursing (health) professionals in rural and remote Australia. These efforts include working with optometry students and optometrists to improve training pathways and postgraduate support.
About the opportunity
- Deliver culturally safe eye care within an Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Organisation (ACCHO), supervise optometry students, and contribute to outreach programs and school screenings in Geraldton.
- Enhance teaching skills through postgraduate training, collaborate with regional health partners and research institutions, and participate in interprofessional learning and eye health promotion initiatives.
- Engage in diverse responsibilities from clinical practice to academic coordination, supported by UWA and EHCWA.
About you
- Therapeutically endorsed optometrist registered with AHPRA.
- Postgraduate qualification in relevant field.
- Relevant working experience (rural / remote / Indigenous).
- Relevant teaching experience.
- Demonstrated management, organisational skills, and leadership qualities.
Note: A current National Police Clearance Certificate, Working with Children Check, and “C” class driver’s licence will be required by the successful applicant.
Position description: 
PD [Lecturer (WACRH Optometry)] [521258].pdf
To learn more about this opportunity, please contact Associate Professor Khyber Alam at khyber.alam@uwa.edu.au
How to apply
Please apply online via the Apply Now button and address the selection criteria in your submission in a separate document. For information to assist you with compiling statements to answer the selection criteria, please visit Addressing the selection criteria.
You may submit a statement describing any personal circumstances relevant to your application. This can include academic/professional interruptions or achievements relative to opportunity.
Closing date: 11:55 PM AWST on Thursday 25 September 2025
This position is only open to applicants with relevant rights to work in Australia.
About the University
The University of Western Australia (UWA) is ranked among the top 100 universities in the world and a member of the prestigious Australian Group of Eight research intensive universities. With a strong research track record, vibrant campus and working environments, supported by the freedom to innovate and inspire, there is no better time to join Western Australia’s top university.
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Our commitment to inclusion and diversity
UWA is committed to a diverse workforce and an equitable and inclusive workplace. We are committed to fostering a safe environment for all, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, women, those from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, the LGBTIQA+ community, and people living with disability.
If you require any reasonable adjustments, we encourage you to advise us at the time of application. Alternatively, you can contact us for assistance during the recruitment process.
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