Careers Expo 2021
The purpose of this popular annual event is to actively support our student members in their final year of study, to successfully launch their optometry careers.
Students will receive advice and information on making decisions about employment opportunities and understanding what to look for in employment contracts.
A panel of early career optometrists who have recently made the transition to practice will talk about their experiences moving from study to work. Students will have the chance to ask questions and find out what the experience was really like.
At the conclusion to the event, student members will be able to meet with prospective employers who will provide information about the employment opportunities and contact details for further discussion.
Session Times
| 5.15pm – 5.40pm | Registration and networking |
| 5.40pm – 5.50pm Welcome and overview |
Libby Boschen, OV/SA |
| 5.50pm– 6.00pm What I learnt in the first five years |
Lauren Fields – Paediatrics
Lauren Field graduated from Flinders University as part of its first cohort at the end of 2014. She started working at OPSM in Elizabeth, South Australia in early 2015 and has been there ever since. The practice is located in a larger shopping centre in Adelaide’s north and has a broad range of patients and in particular, a lot of young families. Lauren has a keen interest in paediatric eye care and also enjoys the challenge of therapeutic eye care |
| 6.00pm – 6.20pm Benefits of OV/SA membership |
Stephanie Callisto, OV/SA Board member, OV/SA
Stephanie is an Associate Director of Optometry Victoria South Australia and was previously involved with Optometry South Australia as a student observer and Board Member. She has also been a committee member of ECOV/SA as well as Co-President of the Flinders University Optometry Student Association. |
| 6.30pm – 6.50pm Employment contracts and considerations |
Michelle Marven, Member Services and Policy Manager, OV/SA
Michelle joined Optometry Victoria South Australia in 2015. She has 20 years’ experience in policy, advocacy and member engagement across the health care sector, housing sector and not-for-profit organisations. |
| 6.50pm – 7.30pm
Experiences of making the transition from student to practitioner The purpose of the ECO panel session is to provide the students with insights into the experience of making the transition from study to practice. Panellists will be invited to share a brief overview of where they studied, when they graduated and where they’re working now. |
Facilitator:
5 Panellists:
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| 7.30pm – 8.30pm Employer Exhibitors |