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Specsavers
Bega, NSW
A$27-$39 p/h
Healthcare & Medical → Optical
Part-time
On-site

Posted 5 days ago


Optical Assistant – Part-Time (Wed to Sat)
Specsavers Bega

Specsavers Bega is seeking a reliable and enthusiastic Part-Time Optical Assistant to join our friendly and dynamic team. This role is ideal for someone looking for consistent mid-week and weekend work, with the potential to grow into a full-time position for the right candidate.

About Us
At Specsavers Bega, we pride ourselves on delivering exceptional eye care and customer service to our local community. As part of one of the most trusted optical brands in Australia and New Zealand, we’re committed to creating a workplace where team members feel valued, supported, and empowered to grow.

About the Role
We’re currently hiring for a Part-Time Optical Assistant, with potential for full-time opportunities for the right candidate. Your role will involve a mix of customer service, product knowledge, and technical support, including:

Assisting customers with frame and lens selection

Supporting the optometrists with pre-testing procedures

Helping customers new to contact lenses

Managing product orders and general store tasks

No two days are the same—and you’ll be part of a team that thrives on variety, collaboration, and a shared commitment to excellence.

Required Availability:
You must be available to work Wednesday to Saturday.

What We’re Looking For

A positive, reliable, and professional attitude

Strong communication and customer service skills

Ability to multitask and stay organised in a fast-paced environment

Willingness to learn and contribute to the team

Previous retail, healthcare, or optical experience is a plus, but not required (full training provided)

Why Join Specsavers Bega?

A welcoming and inclusive team culture

Career development opportunities with a clear pathway to full-time

Training and support from one of Australia’s leading optometry brands

Staff discounts and workplace benefits

A role that’s both meaningful and rewarding

Apply Now
If you’re ready to take the next step in your career and make a real difference to people’s lives, we’d love to hear from you.

Please note: Only successful candidates will be contacted due to application volume. Thank you for your interest.


About Specsavers

Melbourne, VIC, Australia
Retail & Consumer Products
1001-5000 employees

Today, the Specsavers Partnership enjoys global success. With more than 1,700 stores and in 10 countries, we are the world’s largest optical retailer. Each business operates as a Joint Venture Partnership, meaning the stores are part-owned and managed by its directors. They are supported by centralised teams of specialists within our Support Offices in areas such as Marketing, Accounting, IT and Supply Chain.

In 2007, we launched in the Australian market as a wholesale business. In 2008, we became a retailer, opening 100 stores in 100 days across Australia. In the same year we went on to open our first stores in New Zealand.

The Australian and New Zealand business has continued to grow with over 350 stores now operating across the ANZ network. We have also got the largest optical manufacturing facility in the Southern Hemisphere, which opened in Port Melbourne in 2009.

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