Join our team
Build your career. Make a difference. Enjoy life in the Riverina.
At Riverina Eye Care Centre, we're passionate about delivering high-quality ophthalmic care to the communities of Wagga Wagga, the Riverina and surrounding regions.
We're always interested in connecting with dedicated healthcare professionals and support staff who share our commitment to excellent patient care.
Whether you're an experienced ophthalmologist looking for your next career opportunity, an orthoptist or eye technician wanting to develop your clinical skills, or a friendly and organised professional interested in joining our reception team, we'd love to hear from you.
Join an established, well-equipped ophthalmology practice where your skills are valued, your contribution makes a difference and a rewarding career comes with an enviable regional lifestyle.
Current career opportunities
Ophthalmologists
An exceptional opportunity to establish your career in regional ophthalmology.
Riverina Eye Care Centre welcomes expressions of interest from comprehensive ophthalmologists interested in joining our established practice in Wagga Wagga, NSW.
With two senior ophthalmologists approaching retirement, this is a unique opportunity for a RANZCO Fellow to establish a long-term career, become part of a respected regional medical community and help shape the future of ophthalmic care in the Riverina.
We welcome comprehensive ophthalmologists, including those with subspecialty interests, who are committed to delivering quality, patient-centred care.
Why consider joining us?
Established practice: Join a well-equipped ophthalmology practice with strong referral networks and excellent access to other medical specialties.
Diverse clinical opportunities: Enjoy a broad range of public and private ophthalmology work, including opportunities for private practice and public hospital appointments.
Teaching and training: Work within an accredited training environment with two registrar positions, connections to the Rural Enhanced Training Network (RETN), and opportunities to engage with medical students from UNSW and Notre Dame.
Collaborative medical community: Benefit from an established regional healthcare network comprising more than 100 specialists, approximately 300 GPs and dozens of optometrists.
A genuine community need: Help deliver essential specialist services to a regional catchment of approximately 300,000 people.
Professional fulfilment: Build long-term patient relationships and make a meaningful contribution to improving access to specialist eye care outside metropolitan Australia.
For ophthalmologists seeking both professional challenge and personal fulfilment, Wagga Wagga offers the opportunity to practise comprehensive ophthalmology in a supportive regional environment.
Interested in joining us?
Contact Dr Alok Sharma to discuss the opportunity and learn more about establishing your career at Riverina Eye Care Centre.
Orthoptists
Put your clinical expertise to work in a diverse and rewarding ophthalmology environment.
We're interested in hearing from qualified orthoptists who enjoy working as part of a collaborative clinical team.
At Riverina Eye Care Centre, you'll have the opportunity to contribute to the assessment, investigation and ongoing management of patients with a broad range of eye conditions.
Working alongside experienced ophthalmologists and other eye care professionals, you'll play an important role in supporting accurate diagnosis, effective treatment and positive patient experiences.
We welcome enquiries from both experienced orthoptists and graduates looking to build their careers in regional eye care.
Eye technicians
Develop your skills in a specialised clinical environment.
Our eye technicians are an important part of the patient journey, helping our ophthalmologists and clinical team deliver efficient, accurate and compassionate care.
We're interested in hearing from individuals with ophthalmic or healthcare experience, as well as enthusiastic candidates who demonstrate a willingness to learn.
Depending on experience and training, opportunities may involve assisting with diagnostic testing, ophthalmic imaging, patient preparation and general clinical support.
If you're detail-oriented, comfortable working with technology and enjoy helping people, we'd love to hear from you.
Reception and administration
Be the welcoming face of Riverina Eye Care Centre.
Our reception and administration team plays a vital role in creating a positive experience for every patient who visits our practice.
We're interested in friendly, organised and compassionate people who thrive in a busy, patient-focused environment.
Roles may involve managing appointments, responding to patient enquiries, coordinating referrals, maintaining patient records and supporting the day-to-day operation of the practice.
Experience in medical reception or healthcare administration is highly regarded, but excellent communication skills, attention to detail and a genuine commitment to patient care are just as important.
Why work in Wagga Wagga?
A rewarding career without the big-city compromises
Wagga Wagga is the largest inland city in NSW, offering the professional opportunities of a major regional centre with the lifestyle benefits of a welcoming country community.
With a population of approximately 70,000 and a regional catchment of around 300,000, Wagga Wagga is a thriving centre for healthcare, education, business and recreation.
Living and working in the Riverina offers:
Lifestyle and affordability: Enjoy more space, a range of housing options and the potential for a more affordable lifestyle than many metropolitan centres.
Excellent connections: Convenient road, rail and air links to major Australian cities, including Sydney and Melbourne.
Education and family life: Access to quality schools, tertiary education and a wide range of activities for families.
Sport and recreation: Discover sporting clubs, fitness facilities, parks, nearby ski fields and endless opportunities to enjoy the outdoors.
A vibrant community: Experience a thriving food and café scene, local events, arts, culture and a welcoming regional atmosphere