The monthly magazine of October 2014 Letter from the President A smoother future If you’re a fan of moustaches then you should definitely add a visit to the OQNT offices to your to-do list. In the boardroom a photo wall bristles of all Presidents dated back to the early 1900’s and it appears that for a while there, facial hair of the highest calibre was clearly mandatory. The demographic of practicing optometrists is constantly changing. These days we appear less like a Colonel Sanders lookalike contest and more like a multicultural family reunion. The diversity is clearly a positive. Involvement with the organisation’s Board is also at the highest we’ve seen in the last 10 years. At our upcoming AGM we currently have more nominees than vacancies for Board positions and more demand than ever by members of all ages to participate in our Board Observer program. Yes it’s true that younger optometrists aren’t seeking to own their own independent practices at the rates seen during the moustache era but this hasn’t translated into less of these practitioners wanting to have a say on the direction of our profession. In fact, it seems that younger optometrists are more than ever wanting to see us advance the profession we all know the true potential of. I’m very pleased that so many enthusiastic optometrists of all demographics have nominated to be part of our Board and Observer program. This year has seen substantial work on defining how best we can serve our members but 2015 will be a year for demonstrating those ideals and The views expressed in this publication are not necessarily those of Optometry Queensland & Northern Territory Division. Acceptance of advertising does not necessarily include endorsement of advertised products. shaping the change we face, not merely responding. 2014 David Foresto President Optometry QLD/NT Sat-Sun 4-5 October The OQNT proudly represents optometrists of all types of employment. The OQNT Board welcomes your queries, feedback and suggestions. You can email me directly at d. [email protected] North Queensland Vision Hilton Hotel, Cairns Sat 8 November news OQNT AGM Optometry House Sat 8 November Ballot required for 2014/2015 OQNT Board VISIONaries: Past, Present & Future Brisbane Thus far, ten nominations have been received for the eight Director positions on the Board bringing about the requirement of a ballot for 2014/2015. OQNT Board Meeting Optometry House Mon 8 December 2015 The November 2014 edition of SEE will be dedicated to the forthcoming ballot and will be posted by regular mail to all members by no later than Friday, 17 October 2014. Fri-Sat 10-12 April Australian Vision Convention Gold Coast Convention Centre The election package will also contain a ballot paper and ballot envelope. Nominations are still open, and encouraged, for those interested in joining the Board. Nominations are to be received at Optometry House by no later than Wednesday 8 October 2014. The nomination form is on page 4 of this edition of SEE. OQNT hosts leadership in practice seminar Optometry Queensland & Northern Territory will be hosting a ProVision presentation evening on Tuesday 21 October at Optometry House in Spring Hill. ProVision’s Retail Operations Manager, Rob Ellis, will present on ‘How Leadership Can Transform A Good Practice Into A Great Practice’. Rob has 25 years experience in senior management and leadership positions with a cross section of market leading retail and service organisations including Guardian Pharmacies, Reece Australia and Blockbuster. Index 01 Ballot required for 2014/2015 Leadership in practice seminar 02 NQV on this weekend Employment breakfast seminar DVA webclaim launched 03 VISIONaries on 8 November Employees & additional hours Events 04 OQNT Board nomination form The session will provide the following: • An understanding of what leadership Optometry Queensland & Northern Territory Optometry House, 58 St Pauls Terrace, Spring Hill QLD 4000 Telephone: 07 3839 4411 Facsimile: 07 3839 4499 Email: [email protected] Web: www.optometry.org.au/qld see October 2014 looks like and why leadership is important. • Knowledge of the characteristics of great leaders – authentic leaders. • Recognizing that the transformation from good to great is about getting the right people on the bus and the wrong people off the bus! • Techniques to get the best out of yourself and your team. • An action plan to become a more effective leader. • Notes on leadership. Places are limited. Register now by emailing [email protected] or telephone 07 3839 4411. NQV on this weekend Last minute registrations can still be accepted for those budding optometrists who find they have a spare weekend up their sleeve! With over 100 registrations received already you’re likely to bump into someone you know. North Queensland Vision will be held this Page 2 weekend on Saturday 4 and Sunday 5 October at the Hilton Hotel, Cairns. For further information visit www.etouches. com/nqv2014 or phone 07 3839 4411. Employing an employee - Breakfast seminar for OQNT members All members are invited to join Jonathan Mamaril, Special Counsel with NB Lawyers, for an informative presentation suitable for all practice owners/managers. Hiring an employee can be an exciting time but it is also wrought with potential danger. ‘Eight simple rules for employing an employee’ will discuss the most ideal practices that should be followed by employers to allow a smooth transition. Also discussed will be the setting of expectations for employees, salary payments (as opposed to casual or part time) and dealing with employees who do not pass the probation period. Join Jonathan Mamaril and OQNT for this complimentary breakfast seminar from 7.30am on Thursday 20 November near Brisbane CBD (venue to be advised). RSVP to OQNT by email infoqld@ optometry.org.au or phone 07 3839 4411. Places limited. DVA webclaim service launched for optometrists The Department of Veterans’ Affairs (DVA) has launched a new online claims system for allied health providers servicing the veteran community. DVA Webclaim is a no-cost online service that has been developed specifically to help reduce the administrative costs and practice resources required to service the needs of veterans. DVA Webclaim is now accessible to all allied, dental and optical health providers through the Department of Human Services (DHS) Health Professional Online Services (HPOS) portal. The system enables providers to lodge claims through an online ‘smart form’, see October 2014 reducing the resource costs and delays associated with preparing and lodging paper-based claims. The system will also allow providers to cancel paid claims before they are paid, download up to two years of DVA claiming history and enquire about specific claims using the secure email facility. DVA values the allied health, dental and optical professionals who continue to provide services to veteran clients and will continue to provide high quality services to the veteran community. To access DVA Webclaim health professionals will need a Medicare provider number and an individual Public Key Infrastructure (PKI) certificate. To register for an individual PKI Certificate visit the DHS PKI page to fill out an application form. More information on DVA Webclaim can be found at http://www.dva.gov.au/service_ providers/Pages/Webclaim.aspx Important announcements about DVA Webclaim will also be available via social media on the DVAAus Facebook page. VISIONaries: Past, Present & Future awards night on 8 November Join us for the annual VISIONaries: Past, Present & Future awards night, confirmed for Saturday 8 November 2014. This is an event especially for members to celebrate the optometry profession and its achievements in the year that has been. This years event will be held at trendy Rush CBD in Brisbane’s Post Office Square on Queen Street. Page 3 The night will include substantial delicious canapes, drinks, entertainment and dancing. An invitation will be released in the coming weeks. advocacy Shades of grey: When employees can be compelled to work additional hours Salary employees, typically professionals working in knowledge intensive industries such as Optometry can be compelled to work ‘extra reasonable hours’ where necessary if they: 1. Are retained under a valid employment contract; 2. Are paid on a salary basis; and 3. Have an absorption or ‘over-awardpayment’ clause included in their contract of employment. Unfortunately employment law issues are rarely so black and white; often containing minefields of hidden considerations which even the most prudent of Employers can easily fail to take into account without the aid of professional legal expertise. One such example of how tricky these legal snares can be is the Fair Work Commission decision of Bradley Sheldrick v Hazeldene Chicken Farm Pty Ltd in which an Employer was held liable for loss of income. A matter where the Employer attempted to compel an Employee to accept amendments to the terms of his contract of employment which effectively forced upon him a significant increase in additional hours required to be worked and a compulsory on call-roster. save the date VISIONaries: past, present & future Saturday, 8th November 2014 Rush CBD, Queen Street 7-11pm There is no definitive answer as to what constitutes ‘reasonable additional working hours’ as this question is typically decided on a case by case basis. Consultation with a specialist in the area of employment law on these types of issues, particularly by Employers focussed primarily within the optometry profession is strongly advised. NB Lawyers are offering all Optometrists a FREE 20 minute legal consultation. For further information please contact Jonathan Mamaril, Special Counsel 07 3876 5111 or email [email protected]. Website: www.lawyersforemployers.com.au events Brisbane Eye Clinic Education Brisbane Eye Clinic - Clinical Education Event. Monday 13th October 2014 at Eaton’s Hill Hotel, Eaton’s Hill. Contact Johanna Grundel on 07 3832 1700 or [email protected] QUT Therapeutic Master Class The next QUT Ocular Therapeutic Master Class will be held on Sunday 26th October at QUT Kelvin Grove Campus F Block. Dr Matt Russell, Dr Brendan Cronin and Dr Julie Albietz will be joined by Dr Thiran Jayasundera from the University of Michigan to discuss the Ocular Therapeutic and Surgical Challenges: from the retina to the tear film. Worth 18T points. For the full program and registration please visit www.masterclass360.com.au OPTOMETRISTS ASSOCIATION AUSTRALIA, QUEENSLAND/ NORTHERN TERRITORY DIVISION ACN 009 657 265 ABN 54 009 657 265 Trading as Optometry Queensland & Northern Territory Optometry House, 58 St Pauls Terrace, Spring Hill Qld 4000 Telephone: (07) 3839 4411 Fax: (07) 3839 4499 4 September 2014 NOMINATION OF OFFICE BEARERS Nominations are hereby called for the following positions for 2014/2015: PRESIDENT VICE-PRESIDENT HONORARY TREASURER DIRECTORS (Five, including Immediate Past President) Members are reminded that under Article 14(a) of the Constitution, nominations must be signed by two Full and/or Life Members and accompanied by the written consent of the nominee, and must be in the hands of the Secretary at least thirty days before the date of the Annual General Meeting on Saturday, 8 November 2014. Nominees must be a Full, Part Time, Immediate Graduate, Recent Graduate, Minimal Practice, Academic or Life Member. Office Bearers for the past year are listed below. PRESIDENT VICE-PRESIDENT TREASURER DIRECTORS Mr David Foresto Mrs Marissa Megaloconomos Mr Jason Holland Mr David Bradley Mrs Kate Gifford Ms Anna Puglisi Mr Drew Sherwin Dr Stephen Vincent Should a Ballot be subsequently necessary, nominees will be required to provide a Resume and photograph in order to inform electors. Nominations, which should be completed in the following form, are to reach Optometry House, 58 St Pauls Terrace, Spring Hill Qld 4000 or facsimile 07 3839 4499 by no later than Wednesday, 8 October 2014. Cathryn Baker Secretary - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - OPTOMETRISTS ASSOCIATION AUSTRALIA, QUEENSLAND/ NORTHERN TERRITORY DIVISION trading as Optometry Queensland & Northern Territory I hereby nominate ................................................................................................................................................................. of............................................................................................for the office of....................................................................... ......................................................................................................Proposer.......................................................................... ......................................................................................................Seconder...............................................Date……….………… I agree to act if elected ...................................................................................... (Signature of Nominee) - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - OPTOMETRISTS ASSOCIATION AUSTRALIA, QUEENSLAND/NORTHERN TERRITORY DIVISION trading as Optometry Queensland & Northern Territory I hereby nominate ................................................................................................................................................................. of............................................................................................for the office of....................................................................... ......................................................................................................Proposer.......................................................................... ......................................................................................................Seconder...............................................Date……….………… I agree to act if elected ...................................................................................... (Signature of Nominee) classifieds October 2014 Positions Vacant Optometrist Brisbane Southside Independent optometry practice is looking for an optometrist with an interest in paediatric optometry, ortho-k, ocular therapeutics. The person should be self motivated, caring and friendly, with an interest in business and good finance sense. The practice features Nidek OCT, auto refractor, Medmont visual field analyser and topographer. Please make enquires on 0411500868. Brisbane – 2 Full-time position in South and Northern suburbs of Brisbane. We are looking for Optometrist’s who will work not only to expand our client data base but whose primary concern is customer care. This position offers a generous salary, continuous access to training and development and fantastic future career opportunities. If you are interested in joining our highly skilled and supportive team please phone Donna Robertson on 03 85328673 or email donna.robertson@specsavers. com BUNDABERG – Ophthalmology Clinic. Queensland Eye Specialists is seeking a fulltime therapeutically qualified Optometrist to join our team. The successful applicant will work alongside our principal Ophthalmologist, assist two visiting Ophthalmologists, and team of seven staff providing a professional friendly environment to our patients. Clinical duties include (but not limited to); Assessment and follow up of general ophthalmic conditions; A-Scan lens measurements, Refraction and auto refraction; VA and IOP testing; Fundus fluorescein angiography; Corneal Topography, OCT and disc photography; Surgical Post Op reviews. Great pay and conditions, including paid international conference travel, super and other benefits. Please email application highlighting relevant skills and experience (new graduates welcome) to shane@ qldeye.com.au or Contact Shane on 07 4152 4922 Bundaberg - Sugarland This modern practice is well established and seeking a dynamic Optometrist to join the team. If you are interested in finding out more please call Donna Robertson on 03 85328673 or email [email protected] Gold Coast – Seeking Optometrists for our rapidly expanding Page 1 practice. Fantastic salary packages are on offer for the right person. If you are interested in finding out more please phone Donna on 03 85328673 or email donna.robertson@ specsavers.com Gympie This modern and busy multitesting practice is well established and seeking a dynamic Optometrist to join the team. This opportunity would provide a great salary package and opportunities for future growth. If you are interested in finding out more please call Donna Robertson on 03 85328673 or email donna.robertson@ specsavers.com Mackay Canelands This modern and busy multi-testing practice is well established and seeking a dynamic Optometrist to join the team. If you are interested in finding out more please call Donna Robertson on 03 85328673 or email donna.robertson@ specsavers.com Maryborough is seeking a Full -time Optometrist. This is a beautiful location with the latest equipment. If you’re interested in joining our dynamic team please phone Donna on 03 85328673 or email donna. [email protected] Townsville area is seeking a Part time or Full -time Optometrist. This opportunity would provide a great lifestyle as well as opportunities for future growth. Great salary on offer + relocation package. If you are interested in finding out more please call Donna on 03 85328673 or email [email protected] Positions Vacant Dispenser/Receptionist Brisbane North - Aspley Optical on the North side is looking for a casual receptionist for one day a week and fill in on sick days and holidays. We are a busy practice which is heavily focused on providing professional and friendly care to all of our patients. If you think this is for you please send your resume to [email protected] Positions Wanted Optometrist Toowoomba - Experienced locum optometrist available for 2-3 weeks in January 2015, while visiting from NSW. Able to do all aspects of optometry, barring orthoK or difficult CL fits, with an interest in children’s binocular vision. Can operate most OCT and visual field equipment. Please contact Antoinette on 0410 765 150. Positions Wanted Dispenser/Receptionist None listed at this time. Locums Wanted None listed at this time. Locums Available Australia wide - Optometrist that gives the patient more than they expect and have them coming back and bringing every man, woman, and their dog with them. Business orientated, down to earth, friendly, and enthusiastic. Please contact Tola via Email: [email protected] or Mob: 0412 483 061. Australia Wide - Experienced, friendly and reliable optometrist available for block work. Pledging to carry out my commitments to the highest professional standards while striving to maximise returns for the practice. RyanOptical. phone Tim on 0405 795 277 or email timxryan@ gmail.com AUSTRALIA WIDE - Optometrist from Brisbane seeks locum work in Brisbane or Australia wide. Mobile 0402585897 email seqoptom@tpg. com.au Australia wide - Optometrist available for blockwork both City and Country areas. Experienced locum based in Brisbane but happy to travel nationwide. Contact: optometrists. [email protected] or m : 0438 856 855 Brisbane - Locum available for Wednesdays and Fridays. Experienced, reliable and trustworthy. Email Karen at [email protected] BRISBANE - Therapeutic & Masters of Optometry qualified locum optometrist available for the Brisbane area. With 20 years experience, I have worked in high volume practices as well as specialised practices. Please email [email protected] Brisbane - Locum Optometrist available in the Brisbane area. Please email [email protected] or ph: 0457759439. Hourly rates: Weekdays - $83,Saturdays - $95,Sundays - $110. brisbane - If you’re looking for an professional, experienced and reliable optometrist who can can help build your practice and is an excellent communicator, start here. I’m looking for work in the Brisbane area and prefer ongoing days but will consider other offers. Contact Son on 0438 812 988 or [email protected] (preferred). Brisbane - Friendly and reliable locum available for regular Wednesday work for Brisbane and surrounding suburbs. Pls contact Vanessa on 0404511177 or email [email protected] Brisbane - Weekend Locum. Reliable locum optometrist available for weekend work in Brisbane. Please email Roz: [email protected] Brisbane - Experienced Brisbane Locum available - Prefer City and Southside locations - phone Ken on 0425 211 117 - or Email me at k.hine. [email protected] BRISBANE - based optometrist available for locum or part time work. Please email: [email protected] BRISBANE - Experienced optometrist seeking regular locum work based in Brisbane region. Please email Ange: [email protected]. BRISBANE - experienced reliable and friendly optometrist available for locum work in Brisbane area. Please contact [email protected] BRISBANE - Locum available for regular Sunday and Mondays or other single days in Metropolitan Brisbane. Contact Steve on 0402 122 827. BRISBANE - Locum optometrist available for regular part time work in the Brisbane area. Phone Chris on 0410 783 191 or email: optochris@ hotmail.com BRISBANE CITY & NORTHSIDE - Professional, friendly & reliable optometrist with therapeutic endorsement available for regular days and short-term cover. Over ten years experience in all practice styles. Contact Andrew at werdnameister@ hotmail.com or 0466 289 826. brisbane city & southside A friendly, experienced and reliable locum is available. Brisbane city to Southside preferred but happy to travel. Feel free to contact Adrene at 0423 873 330 now to give yourself a peace of mind when you have a break from work. BRISBANE AND GOLD COAST Professional friendly and experienced optometrist available for set days or short term work. Please contact [email protected] or 0418310820. Brisbane / Gold Coast - Friendly and reliable locum available for weekend work in Brisbane and Gold classifieds October 2014 Coast. Contact Stephen: gclocum@ gmail.com Brisbane & Nationwide Professional and friendly locum optometrist available for short term placements in Brisbane or block work nationwide. Based southside Brisbane. Please email Chris at [email protected]. BRISBANE NORTHSIDE Experienced locum available for regular Tuesday or Wednesday work. Please email Christine: frimodt@ bigpond.com Brisbane Northside Experienced Locum available for casual or regular part-time work. Contact Lisa Botelho Ph: 0439770050 or email [email protected] BRISBANE Northside - locum available for short term placements. Experienced, friendly and reliable. Please contact rhondelleollett@ hotmail.com BRISBANE SOUTH to GOLD COAST - Experienced optometrist requires regular days Contact Geoff at [email protected] Brisbane Southside - Friendly, reliable and experienced optometrist seeking regular Tuesday work south side Brisbane (preferably bayside). Contact Asimina 0409119332 or email [email protected]. BRISBANE AND SUNSHINE COAST - Experienced, therapeutically endorsed optometrist available for short-term cover or regular days. Please contact Glen on 0409 478 659 or email [email protected] Brisbane & Surrounds - Locum with twenty years’ experience in corporate, independent and practice ownership settings available for emergency relief, regular day/halfdays, evening trading or weekend sessions. Phone Rod on 0421 362 939 or email [email protected] Brisbane and Surrounds Based in the south-west suburbs of Brisbane, I am a friendly and conscientious locum with sixteen years of optometry experience. I work closely with your team to ensure that your patients are happy and everything runs smoothly while you’re away. Resumé available. Block work preferred, but all requests considered. Please contact Helen on helenflohr@ iinet.net.au or 0422 687 811. Brisbane & Surrounds Experienced, therapeutically qualified optometrist available for Christmas cover and first week of 2013. Please Page 2 contact [email protected]. GOLD COAST - Experienced, friendly optometrist available for permanent part-time or locum work on the Gold Coast. Please contact Suzanne on [email protected] GOLD COAST - Experienced, friendly optometrist available for full-time position (4-5 days) on the Gold Coast. Please contact Scott on [email protected] or 0428672688 GOLD COAST / Australia Wide - Gold Coast based Optometrist, recently retired, but still very active, with 33 years of experience, available for one day locally, or up to 14 days relief work anywhere in Australia including the Gold Coast. The last 28 years has been running my own independent practice with an extremely community minded twist. Some Behavioural management, low vision work and specialist contact lens fitting. I can step in and cover pretty much all of your practice needs. From Optometry, dispensing, general repairs and mechanics as well as practice management. Need a break call Greg: on 07 5576 1720 or email me on [email protected]. Gold Coast / Brisbane / Nth NSW - Experienced optometrist based near Robina looking for ongoing block work Weds-Fridays on the Gold Coast. Also available for casual locum work in the Southern Suburbs of Brisbane and Northern NSW. 20+ years experience, excellent customer service skills, and is therapeutically indorsed. References available on request. For further information and availability, see my web page www.optomise.com.au, phone Scott on 0412376684 or email: [email protected] North Brisbane - Professional, friendly, experienced. Please contact [email protected] Queensland - Available to work in greater Brisbane, or throughout Queensland. Contact Tyra on 0402838821 or email cieloptometry@ gmail.com South East Qld - Three dependable and professional locum optometrists available to help you in your practice. For availability and rates please email [email protected] SUNSHINE COAST - SCHOOL HOLIDAYS. With over 11 years clincial, retail operations and award winning business experience, mature and reliable Optometrist available for locum work during the school holidays in 2014. Dates available: 9th and 10th of July & 5th Jan to 23rd Jan 2015. Please email tsushanchambers@ yahoo.com or Ph: 0438 894 121. Sunshine Coast - Experienced, professional and reliable locum available for short or long term placements. Prefer Sunshine Coast but will consider other areas.Please phone 0409 411 784 or email [email protected] Toowoomba - Experienced locum optometrist available for 2-3 weeks in January 2015, while visiting from NSW. Able to do all aspects of optometry, barring orthoK or difficult CL fits, with an interest in children’s binocular vision. Can operate most OCT and visual field equipment. Please contact Antoinette on 0410 765 150. Practices for Sale/Lease WA, Bunbury - Great opportunity for sea change in this port city less than 2 hours from Perth. Independent, established over 25years in spacious free-standing building with private parking. This is for urgent sale with minimal outlay, terms possible. All stock and equipment incl WI/WO Ideal for experienced or new graduate with transition period available. Please call Ian on 0407917500 or email eyes2@ westnet.com.au for more information. Practice Wanted None listed at this time. Lost/Found/Stolen None listed at this time. Equipment Wanted None listed at this time. Equipment for Sale None listed at this time. CLASSIFIEDS Email classifieds to see@optometry. org.au before the final week of the preceding month for inclusion with the following months edition of SEE. All classifieds are automatically included on the website www.optometry.org.au/ qld. Each classified will run for one month unless otherwise requested. Closing date for the November 2014 edition of SEE will be Friday 31 October.
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