Student programs in Queensland

Optometry Queensland Northern Territory offers a number of opportunities to final year QUT students to get involved throughout the year including:

 

Q&A Careers Panel

Interactive Q&A session for final year students at the start of the year. Hear from a panel of QUT Optometry graduates with varied employment experiences ready to answer your questions regarding potential employers, modes of practice, contract negotiations and more.

Employment Expo

Meet and chat with future employers from across QLD and NT about job prospects after graduation.

Australian Vision Convention

Complimentary virtual access to Australian Vision Convention plenary sessions. This conference is held in March/April annually.

VISIONaries: Past, Present & Future

More details to follow on VISIONaries Awards Night.

 

In addition to the above, Optometry Queensland Northern Territory work in partnership with Queensland Optometry Student Society (QOSS) at QUT each year to deliver a number of tailored student events.

Please contact the OQNT team for further information via email at infoqld@optometryqldnt.org.au.

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