If you are a team player with strong administration and organisation skills, this could be the role for you!
If you are a team player with strong administration and organisation skills, this could be the role for you!
5d ago
5d ago
Australian College of Optometry
(3 reviews)
Company Profile
Company overview
Industry
Education, Training & Professional Development
Organisation StructureThe ACO employs around 160 full-time, part-time and sessional staff across six worksites in metropolitan Melbourne. There are four internal divisions focusing on different aspects of our business:Clinical Services DivisionProvides low-cost eye care services to disadvantaged people, in 6 clinics throughout metropolitan Melbourne, as well as through the Victorian Eyecare Service which services rural and regional areas of the state. Clinical Services also assists with the training of optometry students, in affiliation with several Australian tertiary institutions.Professional Development DivisionIncorporates membership - around 660 optometrists in Victoria and interstate; continuing education/ professional development; the Nathan Library – which has an excellent collection in vision science, optics and optometry; and the Cyril W Kett Optometry Archive & Museum which holds an archive collection of documents, spectacles and ophthalmic instruments, documenting the history of optometry.Source: This is an extract from the company's own website.
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Based on your search activityMake a difference in this newly created position using your excellent coordination skills to navigate an exciting portfolio of research projects.
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Reviews overview
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What’s it like working at Australian College of Optometry?
AI summary of recent reviews
Employees at the Australian College of Optometry appreciate the positive people and culture, which creates a great environment for opportunity and experience. They also value the diverse background of patients who are grateful for the assistance provided.
However, some potential challenges include a heavy workload and pressure of multitasking, although this can be improved over time. Additionally, reviewers have noted limited opportunities for career progression within certain roles, as well as concerns about organisational politics and the perception that the College may be stuck in the past.
Recent reviews
5.0
Reception Role
Feb 2024Carlton VIC 3053Less than 1 year in the role, former employee
Overall working at this place has advanced my worth ethic and motivated me to push myself in different departments especially within customer service.
The good thingsThe people, the culture and the environment make working at the ACO a great place for opportunity and experience.
The challengesThe amount of work load and sometimes the pressure of multitasking but can be gained to master over time.
5.0
Administration Assistant
Sep 20155 to 6 years in the role, current employee
It is company that is making a difference in the lifes of the disadvantages
The good thingsThe patients that use the service from a diverse background and are very grateful for the assistance. Staff are very welcoming and friendly.
The challengesThere is not really a chance to progress within your career
2.0
Optometrist
Sep 2015Negatives outweighed the positives
The good thingsSome nice people to work with and interesting patients
The challengesToo much politics, stuck in the past
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