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Careers Expo 2023 – Deakin University

The purpose of this popular annual event is to actively support you as our student members in your final year of study, to successfully launch your optometry careers.

You 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. There will be the chance to ask questions and find out what the experience was really like.

Following the presentations, prospective employers will be set up to provide information about the graduate and other employment opportunities.  It is an amazing opportunity to network and connect with future employers.

Session Times

10.30am – 11.00am
Registration and networking
11.00am – 11.15am
Welcome and overview
Ilsa Hampton, CEO – Optometry Victoria South Australia (OV/SA)
11.15am – 11.55am

Employment contracts and considerations

Sophie Koh,National Professional Services Manager – Optometry Australia
11.55am – 12.25pm
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.
Facilitated by: Ilsa Hampton, CEO Optometry Victoria South Australia (OV/SA)

  • Max Kelly
  • Jenny Pan
  • Madeleine Jones
  • Vinay Latchman
  • Briely Wight
12.30pm – 2.00pm
Careers Expo & Lunch
Employer Exhibitors
Corporate/Independent practices

Acknowledgement of Country

In the spirit of reconciliation Optometry Australia acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of country throughout Australia and their connections to land, sea and community. We pay our respects to their Elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples today.