Optometrist Partnership Opportunity

Specsavers has a unique opportunity for an experienced Optometrist to own and work across two stores in Taree and Forster, New South Wales. Both stores are located in prime retail positions and benefit from a loyal and growing customer base. Our dedicated teams are highly regarded within the community for delivering exceptional patient care.

Taree is a thriving regional centre set along the banks of the Manning River on the mid north coast of New South Wales. Known for its strong community feel and beautiful river and countryside surrounds, Taree offers a relaxed lifestyle with the convenience of essential services, shopping, and dining. With nearby national parks, waterways, and farmland, it’s a town that balances natural beauty with everyday ease.

Less than half an hour’s drive from Taree is the popular coastal town of Forster. Renowned for its crystal clear waterways, pristine beaches, and stunning coastline, Forster is a favourite for those seeking a laid back seaside lifestyle. With waterfront cafés, outdoor activities, and a close knit community, Forster offers the perfect mix of coastal charm and relaxed living.

Our Taree store opened in 2010 and is strategically located on Manning Street, the town’s main strip. The store itself is 269sqm in size with 4 optical test rooms, a dedicated Audiology room and 7 dispense desks. 

Due to business growth, a second store, Specsavers Forster, was opened in 2019 within the Stockland Forster Shopping Centre, which is home to over 65 specialty retailers and anchored by ALDI, Coles, Woolworths, and Kmart. The store itself is 121sqm in size with 2 optical test rooms, a dedicated Audiology room and 4 dispense desks. Both stores boast and state of the art equipment including OCT, and house 1000+ frames on display.   

This opportunity is ideal for an experienced optometrist who understands what it takes to lead and motivate a team. You will have a passion for delivering high-quality clinical care and customer service. This store demographic would offer the successful candidate a fantastic opportunity to experience a variety of pathology and make a positive impact in their local community.  

Specsavers have successfully achieved the ‘Great Place to Work’ accreditation. We strive for the highest professional and clinical standards and provide unrivalled support, development and career plans.   

As a Specsavers joint venture partner, you will have access to the following benefits:   

• Administrative support, including payroll, accounts payable and quarterly BAS  
• Specsavers’ market-leading brand driving customers to your store  
• A market-rate salary and superannuation in addition to your share of store profits  
• Annual leave and access to exclusive wellbeing workshops   

This store is star performer under the ‘Specsavers: The Place to Work’ initiative, offering the following key benefits to all store team members:  

• Birthday leave  
• Volunteer leave  
• Access to Specsavers Perks staff discount program  
• Two free pairs of glasses each year   

For a confidential discussion about this incredible opportunity, reach out to Emily Dunkin on M +61 (0) 400 487 532 or E emily.dunkin@specsavers.com