Optical Dispenser/Assistant

Join Our Independent, Family-Owned Optical Practice in Maroochydore

Are you an experienced Optical Dispenser or Optical Assistant looking for a role where you can enjoy a great work-life balance and become part of a genuinely welcoming team?

We are a proudly independent, family-owned optical practice located in Maroochydore on the beautiful Sunshine Coast, with a strong focus on personalised patient care, quality eyewear and building lasting relationships with our local community.

We are looking for a friendly, motivated and customer-focused Optical Dispenser / Optical Assistant to join our team.

Why Join Us?

• No weekend work – enjoy your weekends with family and friends

• Flexible hours – we are happy to discuss a schedule that works for you

• Work in a relaxed, supportive and friendly environment

• Join an independent, family-owned business where your contribution is valued

• Enjoy working and living on the beautiful Sunshine Coast

• Build genuine relationships with patients rather than working in a high-volume corporate environment

• Opportunity to grow your optical knowledge and skills

• A varied role where no two days are quite the same

About the Role

Your role will involve providing exceptional customer service and assisting patients throughout their optical journey.

Your responsibilities may include:

• Assisting customers with frame selection and eyewear styling

• Dispensing and fitting spectacles

• Taking measurements and ensuring accurate frame fitting

• Adjustments, repairs and general eyewear maintenance

• Assisting with frame and lens selection

• Providing friendly, professional patient care

• Processing orders and liaising with laboratories and suppliers

• Maintaining the presentation of the practice

• General optical reception and administration duties

About You

We are looking for someone who is:

• Friendly, approachable and genuinely enjoys helping people

• Passionate about providing excellent customer service

• Professional, reliable and well organised

• Confident communicating with patients of all ages

• A team player who enjoys working in a close-knit environment

• Keen to learn and develop their optical knowledge

Previous optical dispensing or optical assistant experience is preferred, however, we are happy to consider the right person with a strong customer service background and a willingness to learn.

The Hours

Flexible hours available – Monday to Friday only.

We understand that life outside of work matters, so we are happy to discuss hours and days that suit both you and the practice.

No weekend work required.

Interested?

If you're looking for a change and would love to work somewhere that values its patients, its team and a healthy work-life balance, we'd love to hear from you!

Please send your resume and a brief introduction outlining why you would be a great fit for our practice.

Apply today and become part of our family-owned optical team!