Optometrist | Cairns, Far North Queensland

Optometrist | Cairns, Far North Queensland

Swap the daily commute for palm trees, reef weekends, and a lifestyle that feels like a permanent holiday. Nestled between the Great Barrier Reef and the Daintree Rainforest, Cairns offers an unbeatable combination of career opportunity, year-round sunshine, and a relaxed tropical lifestyle.

We’re looking for a passionate Optometrist to join our Cairns team and help us continue providing personalised eyecare to a loyal and growing community. This is an opportunity to build a rewarding career while enjoying a destination that people travel from around the world to experience.

At George & Matilda Eyecare, we believe great optometry happens when clinicians are empowered to focus on what matters most: their patients. That’s why we’ve built our practices around three simple principles:

• More Time, More Care
• Patient First
• Clinical Independence

Why Join George & Matilda Eyecare?

Grow Your Career

• Access to our Professional Services Optometry team
• Ongoing CPD and professional development opportunities
• Clinical networking and peer collaboration
• Support to pursue your clinical interests

Enjoy Great Benefits

• Competitive salary package
• Performance-based bonus opportunities
• OA, AHPRA and CPD allowances
• Annual product allowance
• Family and friends discounts
• Relocation assistance considered for the right candidate

About the Role

As an Optometrist, you’ll have the opportunity to:

• Deliver comprehensive eye examinations and ongoing eye health management
• Diagnose and manage a broad range of ocular conditions
• Recommend tailored eyewear and contact lens solutions
• Build long-term relationships with patients and their families
• Develop your clinical interests and areas of specialty
• Work closely with an experienced and supportive dispensing team

What We’re Looking For

We’re seeking an Optometrist who brings:

• Current AHPRA registration and therapeutic endorsement
• Strong clinical knowledge and a patient-first mindset
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills
• A passion for delivering exceptional eye care
• A commitment to ongoing professional development
• A collaborative approach and positive attitude
• Confidence working independently while contributing to a team environment

Be Part of Something Bigger

For over 40 years, Bruce Mellick Optometry has been servicing the Cairns community, building a reputation for exceptional, professional eye care. Today the team continues this legacy. Alex, Kylie, and Tara look forward to welcoming you to the practice.

At G&M Eyecare we believe that no two pairs of eyes are the same. Every individual has something unique to bring to their role, that’s why we encourage and support diversity in all its forms. At G&M Eyecare we are committed to making the environment you work in inclusive and enabling.