Clinical Services Development Consultant

This is a 12-month fixed term full time role based out of our Support office in Port Melbourne.

What we can offer you:

At Specsavers, we know that to reach your full potential you need to work somewhere that will bring out your best. We pride ourselves on offering a workplace with a supportive, driven, flexible and inclusive culture. In 2025, we were proudly recognised as one of Australia’s Best Places to Work for the third consecutive year and ranked 12th on Fortune’s list of the World’s 25 Best Workplaces. 

Here’s a taste of just some of our other perks:

• Quarterly bonus scheme
• Two free pairs of glasses each year
• On-site free parking
• Birthday, Volunteer, Professional Development and Paid Parental Leave
• Health & Wellbeing programs
• Fully funded social club – provides a wide range of activities throughout the year

So, if you like the sound of working for a company that’s dedicated to improving the lives of both their people and customers - we think you’d look good at Specsavers. 

About this role:

Reporting to the Head of Professional Development ANZ, you will support our clinical teams by creating and delivering development programs, career pathways, training resources, engagement initiatives, and recognition programs that help clinicians grow, thrive, and deliver exceptional patient care.

You'll play a key role in supporting the development and success of Specsavers' professional teams across Australia and New Zealand. Working closely with Partners and stakeholders, you'll design and deliver professional development resources, training programs, and career pathway initiatives that enhance clinical capability and support retention. You'll also coordinate engagement, reward and recognition programs, facilitate networking and development events, contribute to key clinical training initiatives such as Early Career Optometry programs and CPD events, and collaborate cross-functionally to deliver projects that drive clinical excellence and improve patient outcomes.

Recognised as Australia's Best Place to Work 2026, we're passionate about creating an exceptional experience for our people.

What we are looking for:

• A minimum of 4 years' experience as an Optometrist.
• Strong relationship building and stakeholder management skills
• Excellent communication, organisation, and project management capabilities
• A collaborative, proactive approach and passion for helping others develop.
• Flexibility to travel throughout Australia and New Zealand and support occasional after-hours events.

About Us
At Specsavers we believe a diverse, inclusive and flexible culture enables our people to bring their whole selves to work and be proud of doing so. When it comes to flexibility, we understand that one size doesn't fit all. Our flexible working at Specsavers enables us to work in ways that support our lifestyle to help us balance our career with the other important things in life.

Creating a great place to work for our people is pinnacle to us and along with our Behaviours is at the core of everything we do, ensuring our people feel good, cared for and smart. We like to think it’s a fun and positive place to work – why not have a look for yourself https://join.specsavers.com/au/department/support-office/ 

Applicants for the role are required to have current working rights as per, relevant government legislation.