Retail Assistant opportunities across Melbourne

Optical Assistant: Full-time, Part-time or Casual positions available across Melbourne

Keen to kick start a career in retail? 

At Specsavers we can offer you all the training you'll need to deliver great customer experiences, support eye tests, and help style frames to suit every customer’s vision and personality. 

• Level up your career with paid training - your future, your way!
• Attractive starting wage and earn more when you hit key milestones!
• Accredited as a Great Place to Work, 12th on the World’s Best Places to Work in 2025! 

What You’ll Do: 

As an Optical Assistant at Specsavers, you’ll report to the Store Partners and work closely with Optometrists and Dispensers to deliver exceptional instore experiences. You’ll use your customer service skills to help keep appointments running smoothly and ensure every customer leaves confident and cared for. This is a dynamic role with training, career growth, and fulltime, parttime or casual options available. 

Key Duties include:  

• Greeting customers and managing bookings
• Supporting Optometrists during pre-testing
• Assisting with frame and lens selections and collections
• Ensuring a seamless, positive customer experience 

What’s Next? 

• Work towards a fully funded Cert IV in Optical Dispensing (eligibility applies)
• Opportunities to become an In-Store Trainer or Supervisor
• Hear from our team in the video  {"@context":"http://schema.org","@type":"JobPosting","url":"https://join.specsavers.com/au/job/retail-assistant-opportunities-across-melbourne-in-melbourne-victoria-australia-jid-11862","title":"Retail Assistant opportunities across Melbourne","description":"

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  Keen to kick start a career in retail? 

  At Specsavers we can offer you all the training you'll need to deliver great customer experiences, support eye tests, and help style frames to suit every customer’s vision and personality. 

  • Level up your career with paid training - your future, your way!
  • Attractive starting wage and earn more when you hit key milestones!
  • Accredited as a Great Place to Work, 12th on the World’s Best Places to Work in 2025! 

  What You’ll Do: 

  As an Optical Assistant at Specsavers, you’ll report to the Store Partners and work closely with Optometrists and Dispensers to deliver exceptional instore experiences. You’ll use your customer service skills to help keep appointments running smoothly and ensure every customer leaves confident and cared for. This is a dynamic role with training, career growth, and fulltime, parttime or casual options available. 

  Key Duties include:  

  • Greeting customers and managing bookings
  • Supporting Optometrists during pre-testing
  • Assisting with frame and lens selections and collections
  • Ensuring a seamless, positive customer experience 

  What’s Next? 

  • Work towards a fully funded Cert IV in Optical Dispensing (eligibility applies)
  • Opportunities to become an In-Store Trainer or Supervisor
  • Hear from our team in the video here! 

  Who You Are: 

  • Passionate about customer service and making a difference
  • Great at building rapport and working in a fast-paced environment
  • Professional, clear communicator who thrives under pressure 

  Perks You’ll Love: 

  • Two free pairs of glasses each year
  • Birthday and volunteer leave
  • Discounts through our Specsavers Perks App
  • Access to designer brands like Vivienne Westwood, Mimco, Alex Perry, Ted Baker, and more! 

  Your Future Looks Bright! Specsavers is in 10 countries with over 48,900 team members - and we want YOU to join us! We’re proud to offer a diverse, inclusive, and flexible workplace where you can bring your whole self to work. 

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