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OSCA 263935Updated 2026-01-29
Orthoptist
National shortage level: Strong
ANZSCO 251412OSCA 263935
Snapshot
Median pay: AUD 98k
Weekly earnings: AUD 1880
Salary range: AUD 88k-AUD 108k
Job ads trend: Not listed
Time to hire: Varies
Visa pathways: Check eligibility
State distribution
48.1%
NSW
38.2%
VIC
7%
QLD
Education mix
50.4%
Post graduate
38.7%
bachelor degree
8%
advanced diploma/ diploma
Role overview
Orthoptists diagnose and manage eye movement disorders and associated sensory deficiencies.
What you do
- • Diagnoses eye movement disorders and defects of binocular function.
- • Prescribes lenses, contact lenses and low vision aids, and checks suitability and comfort.
- • Prescribes exercises to co-ordinate movement and focusing of eyes.
Core skills
Credentials & pathway
- Recommended level: post graduate/ graduate diploma or graduate certificate (50.4%)
Recent job ads
No ads listed yet.
Tasks
- • Advises on visual health matters such as contact lens care, vision care for the elderly, optics, visual ergonomics, and occupational and industrial eye safety.
- • Conducts rehabilitation programs for the visually impaired.
- • Diagnoses eye movement disorders and defects of binocular function.
Earnings
Weekly median: AUD 1880
Annual median: AUD 98k
Range: AUD 88k-AUD 108k