Casual Optical Dispenser | Figtree

Help Patients Look, Feel and See Their Best with More Time, More Care

We're looking for a friendly and enthusiastic Casual Optical Dispenser to join our team at Figtree Optometrists. If you enjoy helping people, love delivering great customer service, and are passionate about creating exceptional patient experiences, we'd love to hear from you.

Nestled beneath the stunning Illawarra Escarpment and just minutes from Wollongong's beaches and CBD, Figtree offers a relaxed lifestyle, a strong sense of community, and the perfect balance of convenience, nature, and coastal living.

Why Join Us?

• Be part of a Patient First practice focused on delivering personalised eyecare and eyewear solutions
• Work in a supportive and collaborative team environment
• Receive on-the-job training and ongoing development
• Enjoy the flexibility of casual employment with a growing Australian eyecare network

About the Role

As an Optical Dispenser, you'll play a key role in helping patients find the right eyewear solutions to suit their vision, lifestyle, and personal style.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Assisting patients with frame and lens selection
• Delivering exceptional customer service and patient care
• Developing product knowledge and confidently recommending eyewear solutions
• Supporting day-to-day practice operations
• Working collaboratively with the team to create outstanding patient experience.

Benefits & Perks

At G&M Eyecare, we're committed to supporting our people and creating an enjoyable workplace where they can thrive.

We offer:

• Attractive hourly rate
• Flexible working hours
• On-the-job training with an experienced and supportive manager
• Annual product allowance
• Family and friends discounts and benefits
• Friendly and down-to-earth team culture
• Career development opportunities within a growing Australian organisation

Skills & Experience

We're looking for someone who:

• Is passionate about Patient First care and customer service
• Has optical and/or retail experience (preferred)
• Communicates confidently and professionally
• Learns product knowledge quickly and enjoys sharing it with patients
• Is enthusiastic, friendly, and a strong team player
• Is available to work across Monday to Saturday as required

If this sounds like you, join us in supporting the local community by providing locally based, industry-leading eyecare.

About Figtree Optometrists

Established in July 2000, Figtree Optometrists is a family-run practice that has proudly cared for the Figtree community and surrounding areas for more than 20 years.

By embracing Patient First, More Time, More Care, and Clinical Independence, we're proud to deliver exceptional outcomes for our patients while creating a rewarding and supportive workplace for our team.

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.

Company Overview

Putting our People and our Patients First 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. At George & Matilda, we provide a warm and friendly working environment with loads of team members benefits and rewards including: Generous annual spend on your eyecare and fashion needs Family and friends discounts and benefits Fortnightly financial bonus and reward programs On the job and external learning and development opportunities Opportunities for advancement and career progression and qualifications George & Matilda are a value-based organisation, our behaviours are modelled on the following characteristics: