Practice Management advice

Optometry Australia provides practice management advice and assistance to help members in all areas related to the setting up and managing a successful practice. From business valuations to succession planning, members can access general optometry-specific information as well as seeking advice from our affiliates who specialises in this area.
For more information view this video or email your enquiry to advantage@optometry.org.au

Employment advice

Call our free Optometry Australia HR/IR Member Assist service. Alternatively, you can call your State Division or National Office who can often help you on advice for any employment related matters.
Industry award rates:
3.3% wage increase with new penalty rates - effective 1 July 2017

Changes to General Retail Industry Award - January 2018

3.5% Wage increase announced - effective 1 July 2018

OA General Retail - Pay Scale Summary 1 July 2018

NEW - Changes to Retail Award Penalty Rates - 1 November 2018

Single Touch Payroll 

The Australian Taxation Office (ATO) has implemented new financial reporting obligations requiring more information to be provided each time you pay your employees. They are calling the new system the Single Touch Payroll (STP). For more information click here.

Starting a practice 

A new edition of the Optometry Australia starting a practice guide will be available shortly. In the meantime please direct all enquiries to policy@optometry.org.au

Practice standards 

Our own Optometry Australia practice standards can be used by optometrists as a reference on best practice patient care with respect to practice processes and system. This resource covers practice design, staff, equipment, hygiene, OH&S requirements and more.

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