Based at our Geelong, Waurn Ponds Campus Part-time, 0.2 FTE and fixed term, 12 months HEW 4 $74,006 - $78,447 17% Superannuation (pro rata, part time) At Deakin you will have access to benefits such as a variety of leave options including generous parental leave and the ability to purchase additional leave; flexible working arrangements to help manage your work-life balance; ongoing learning and development opportunities to grow your career; an inclusive and supportive culture and environment to work in, both online and on campus. Deakin is a cutting-edge public university in Victoria, revolutionising education with 61,000 students across seven campuses: Melbourne Burwood, Geelong Waurn Ponds, Geelong Waterfront, Warrnambool, Deakin University Lancaster University Indonesia (DLI), GIFT City, India and our dynamic online Campus. We're proud to be a progressive and open-minded university, delivering the highest student satisfaction in Victoria and consistently ranked in the top 1% of the world's universities. As an Administrative and Dispensing Officer you will: Deliver effective and efficient optometry practice administrative and optical dispensing services to significant internal/external stakeholders Provide general administrative support to clinicians, including but not limited to setting up new patients, appointment book management, patient record management, handling of general enquiries, Medicare liaison, management of DCECC email account, Assist patients with selection, fitting and delivery of prescription frames and lenses, order and reconcile spectacle and contact lens jobs, keep optometric records and and organise the purchasing of clinical consumables Monitor and coordinate service needs of local optometric and IT equipment Establish and maintain strong relationships with equipment suppliers, software suppliers, internal stakeholders. Assist in the preparation/administration of monthly reports under the direction of Clinic Director To be successful, you’ll have: Completion or completing Cert IV in Optical Dispensing and/or an equivalent number of years of work experience in retail optical dispensing environment. Experience with practice management software (Optomate preferred) Experience with local IT systems, troubleshooting where required Knowledge of practical optical dispensing in a retail setting including ordering jobs, quality control, reconciliation of jobs to software program, pricing updates, warranty forms Here's how to apply: Please submit your updated resume along with a brief cover letter outlining your relevant skills and experience by clicking the 'Apply' button. For a confidential discussion regarding this role, please contact Nick Hockley, Senior Lecturer School of Medicine on nick.hockleydeakin.edu.au For a copy of the position description, please see below: DCECC - HEW 4_ Admin Dispensing Officer.pdf Applications for this position close on 24 February 2024. Are You Ready? Deakin is a Victorian university with a global impact. We are an agile, dynamic, and innovative university committed to making a positive impact through our excellence in education, research and innovation and the contributions we make to the wider community. We understand that our reputation has been built on the dedication and expertise of our staff and we offer a dynamic and diverse working environment with opportunities to grow and develop careers. We believe that a progressive, thriving culture will ensure that people choose to come, and stay at Deakin and contribute to our ongoing success. We value diversity and aim to build an inclusive environment that champions, embraces and respects differences. We support and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, and people of all abilities, cultures, sexual orientation, and genders.