Overview
EMPLOYED
1,100
PART-TIME SHARE
52%
FEMALE SHARE
89%
MEDIAN WEEKLY EARNINGS
N/A
MEDIAN AGE
34
ANNUAL EMPLOYMENT GROWTH
N/A
Summary
Orthoptists diagnose and manage eye movement disorders and associated sensory deficiencies.
Tasks
- 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
- Manages programmes for eye movement disorders, as well as instructing and counselling patients in the use of corrective techniques and eye exercises
- 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
ANZSCO Classification
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Hours worked
Hours worked | Orthoptists | All Occupations |
---|---|---|
Share of workers who work full-time hours | 48% | 64% |
Average full-time hours worked per week | 39 hours | 44 hours |
Industries
Orthoptists work in industries like:
Source:
ABS, 2021 Census of Population and Housing based on place of usual residence.
Note: industries that comprise less than 5% of an occupation have been suppressed.
States and territories
New South Wales
48.1%
Victoria
38.2%
Queensland
7.0%
South Australia
2.1%
Western Australia
2.7%
Tasmania
1.0%
Northern Territory
0.0%
Australian Capital Territory
1.4%
Source: ABS, 2021 Census of Population and Housing based on place of usual residence.
Age and gender
Age and Gender | Orthoptists | All Occupations |
---|---|---|
Median age | 34 years | 40 years |
Female share of employment | 89% | 49% |
Education
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Highest Level of Educational Attainment (% Share) | All Occupations | Orthoptists |
---|---|---|
Post Graduate/Graduate Diploma or Graduate Certificate | 12.2 | 50.4 |
Bachelor degree | 23.2 | 38.7 |
Advanced Diploma/Diploma | 11.1 | 8.0 |
Certificate III/IV | 19.5 | 0.8 |
Year 12 | 15.9 | 0.3 |
Year 11 | 4.0 | 0.0 |
Year 10 and below | 9.7 | 0.0 |
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