Partner in Development – Specsavers Ballina Take the next step. Grow into Partnership. Build your future. Are you a newly qualified or early‑career Optometrist with big ambitions? Do you want dedicated support, real development, and a clear pathway to partnership — all while living in one of the most beautiful corners of Ireland? At Specsavers Ballina, we’re looking for an enthusiastic, people‑focused Optometrist who’s ready to grow into the role of Optometry Partner. You don’t need to be a seasoned leader yet — just motivated, open to learning, and excited by the idea of shaping the future of a thriving community store. This is your chance to accelerate your career, gain hands‑on business experience, and set yourself up for long‑term success with our Partner in Development route. Why this opportunity is perfect for developing Optometrists? A clear, supported journey into partnership through our pathway programme Work alongside an experienced Retail Partner who has led the store since it opened in 2014 Earn a competitive salary while building towards 50% shareholding Share in future profits (dividends) and build your own investment Become a leader at your own pace, with full backing from a global, industry‑leading brand Access unrivalled professional and business development Be part of a close‑knit team who truly care about their community About The Store Specsavers Ballina has proudly served the local community since 2014. Inside you’ll find: 2 optical test room and 1 dual use room On-site lab A team of 16, including Resident Optometrists and an experienced Lab Manager Audiology services several days a week A full rebrand completed in November 2024 Specsavers Project Boost layout and the latest clinical technology This is a modern, high‑potential store with the foundations already in place — it simply needs a passionate future partner to help take it even further. About The Role As a Partner in Development, you’ll learn how to: Lead and inspire a high-performing clinical team Build strong relationships with customers and the local community Drive the store forward with fresh ideas and a customer‑first mindset Strengthen clinical excellence while growing the business Prepare for full partnership responsibilities with dedicated mentoring You don’t need to be “the finished article” — but you do need the drive, the passion, and the willingness to learn. Why Ballina? Ballina is a friendly, buzzing market town perfectly placed between Sligo and Castlebar. Known for: Independent shops, cafés and pubs A growing family community Beautiful surroundings and seasonal tourism It’s a fantastic place to develop your career and your lifestyle. What you’ll need CORU registered Optometrist Passionate about great patient care Ready to grow into a leadership role Motivated, adaptable, and excited to make a difference A natural team player who wants to build long‑term relationships With Specsavers, you’ll receive ongoing support, access to world‑class technology, and continuous development to become a confident, capable partner. Find out more If you’d like to find out more about this fantastic opportunity, then get in touch, we’d love to tell you more about it. Contact Sophie Ayland on 07756503885 or email sophie.ayland@specsavers.com #J-18808-Ljbffr

Partner in Development – Specsavers Ballina Take the next step. Grow into Partnership. Build your future. Are you a newly qualified or early‑career Optometrist with big ambitions? Do you want dedicated support, real development, and a clear pathway to partnership — all while living in one of the most beautiful corners of Ireland? At Specsavers Ballina, we’re looking for an enthusiastic, people‑focused Optometrist who’s ready to grow into the role of Optometry Partner. You don’t need to be a seasoned leader yet — just motivated, open to learning, and excited by the idea of shaping the future of a thriving community store. This is your chance to accelerate your career, gain hands‑on business experience, and set yourself up for long‑term success with our Partner in Development route. Why this opportunity is perfect for developing Optometrists? A clear, supported journey into partnership through our pathway programme Work alongside an experienced Retail Partner who has led the store since it opened in 2014 Earn a competitive salary while building towards 50% shareholding Share in future profits (dividends) and build your own investment Become a leader at your own pace, with full backing from a global, industry-leading brand Access unrivalled professional and business development Be part of a close-knit team who truly care about their community About The Store Specsavers Ballina has proudly served the local community since 2014. Inside you’ll find: 2 optical test room and 1 dual use room On-site lab A team of 16, including Resident Optometrists and an experienced Lab Manager Audiology services several days a week A full rebrand completed in November 2024 Specsavers Project Boost layout and the latest clinical technology This is a modern, high-potential store with the foundations already in place — it simply needs a passionate future partner to help take it even further. About The Role As a Partner in Development, you’ll learn how to: Lead and inspire a high-performing clinical team Build strong relationships with customers and the local community Drive the store forward with fresh ideas and a customer-first mindset Strengthen clinical excellence while growing the business Prepare for full partnership responsibilities with dedicated mentoring You don’t need to be “the finished article” — but you do need the drive, the passion, and the willingness to learn. Why Ballina? Ballina is a friendly, buzzing market town perfectly placed between Sligo and Castlebar. Known for: Independent shops, cafés and pubs A growing family community Beautiful surroundings and seasonal tourism It’s a fantastic place to develop your career and your lifestyle. What you’ll need: CORU registered Optometrist Passionate about great patient care Ready to grow into a leadership role Motivated, adaptable, and excited to make a difference A natural team player who wants to build long-term relationships With Specsavers, you’ll receive ongoing support, access to world-class technology, and continuous development to become a confident, capable partner. Find out more If you’d like to find out more about this fantastic opportunity, then get in touch, we’d love to tell you more about it. Contact Sophie Ayland on 07756503885 or email sophie.ayland@specsavers.com #J-18808-Ljbffr

A health and wellness retailer is seeking a Retail Store Manager to lead teams in delivering exceptional customer experiences. The ideal candidate will possess strong leadership skills, a proven track record in retail management, and a passion for health and wellness. This position involves driving commercial success and cultivating a positive team environment. The company offers competitive salary, performance bonuses, and employee benefits, making it an excellent opportunity for personal and professional growth. #J-18808-Ljbffr

Overview Job Type: Permanent Store Location: Pearse Street, Ballina, County Mayo Working Pattern: 38.75 hours per week Salary: Up to £37,091 per annum (depending on experience) Do you thrive on leading teams to success? Are you passionate about health, wellbeing, and delivering an exceptional customer experience? Looking for an opportunity where your leadership drives real impact? At Holland & Barrett, our Retail Store Managers are at the heart of our mission, empowering teams, engaging customers, and shaping healthier communities every day. Responsibilities Lead and develop a high-performing store team, driving engagement, motivation, and results. Recruit, coach, and retain talent to build a culture of learning and performance. Create a customer-first environment that delivers an exceptional experience every time. Drive commercial success through effective management of sales, profit and loss, and store operations. Maintain strong stock accuracy, availability, and visual presentation standards. Ensure compliance with company policies, operational standards, and health & safety requirements. Execute marketing, promotions, and planograms with precision and consistency. Champion the use of technology to enhance both team performance and customer experience. Collaborate with your Regional Manager and peers to share best practice and deliver regional success. Complete our Qualified to Advise training, so you can support customers with trusted expertise. Who You Are A proven leader with experience managing teams and store operations in a retail environment. Commercially focused with a strong understanding of financial performance and business drivers. A confident communicator who leads with integrity and brings out the best in others. Analytical and solutions-oriented, with the ability to make data-driven decisions. Passionate about health, wellness, and developing your team to become trusted experts. Adaptable and organised, able to balance priorities in a fast-paced environment. What We Offer Monthly Performance Bonus Up to 28-days Annual Leave 25% discount in store and online (plus free delivery) £/€50 Annual Product Allowance Life Assurance Exclusive discounts on well-known brands Access to ‘Wellhub' with gyms, studios and wellbeing apps Free 24/7 confidential support through our Employee Assistance Programme And so much more to support your personal and professional wellbeing Holland & Barrett is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome diverse perspectives and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all colleagues. We understand that when our colleagues are listened to, respected and valued for who they are, we build an organisation with belonging at its heart – making health and wellness a way of life for everyone. Ready to lead with purpose and grow your career in wellness? Apply today to become a Store Manager at Holland & Barrett, where your leadership helps shape a healthier future for all. Vacancies may close once sufficient applications are received, please apply as soon as possible to avoid disappointment. We do things a little differently at H&B and offer all applicants an online interview designed to help you put your best foot forward. This process is backed by AI but managed by humans. #J-18808-Ljbffr

A medical device company located in Ballina is seeking a candidate for a technical role in Research & Development. This individual will lead projects to develop and integrate innovative materials and technologies for healthcare products. Candidates should possess at least 5 years of relevant experience and a degree in Materials or Polymer Science. Strong skills in hydrophilic coating technologies and project management are essential. The company values collaboration and aims to produce meaningful solutions for its customers. #J-18808-Ljbffr

We Make Life More Rewarding and Dignified Location: Ballina Department: Research & Development Summary Working in Hollister’s Continence Care business, the Senior Engineer will gain practical experience in working within a high volume manufacturing engineering environment. The position will liaise with Global Engineering (GE), Facilities, Operations, Quality Assurance (QA) & Global Marketing (GMO) in order to effectively carry out their responsibilities. The Senior Engineer will receive formal/informal training in the following: concept development, mechanical design, test method development and implementation, process definition and qualification. Responsibilities Project Support: Supporting project teams to complete product development activities such as preparing prototypes for customer evaluation, executing protocols and validating test methods. Problem Solving: Discussing and solving complex problems with the R&D department, sub-contractors, suppliers and customers. Project Leader: Leading multi-functional teams toward designing and developing solutions to address unmet customer needs Providing support to Engineering, Manufacturing & Quality Departments. Report writing and presenting. Other related tasks depending on project assignment and priorities. May involve some international travel to vendors or other Hollister sites. Work Experience Requirements 3-5 years' experience in the medical device industry preferred (this may include work placement). Education Requirements Level 8 Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Biomedical Engineering or Product Design. Skills Requirements Excellent PC skills, in particular MS Office 3D CAD skills Basic statistical analysis Excellent communication and organisational skills Ability to work on own initiative and respond to changing priorities About Hollister Incorporated Hollister Incorporated is an independent, employee-owned company that develops, manufactures and markets healthcare products worldwide. The company spearheads the advancement of innovative products for ostomy care, continence care and critical care, and also creates educational support materials for patients and healthcare professionals. Headquartered in Libertyville, Illinois, Hollister has manufacturing and distribution centers on three continents and sells in nearly 80 countries. Hollister is a wholly owned subsidiary of The Firm of John Dickinson Schneider, Inc., and is guided both by its Mission to make life more rewarding and dignified for people who use our products and services and its Vision to grow and prosper as an independent, employee-owned company, and in the process, to become better human beings. EOE Statement All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. #J-18808-Ljbffr

We Make Life More Rewarding and Dignified Location: Ballina Department: Research & Development The successful candidate will be capable of leading or supporting projects in the Core Business Initiatives (CBI) team that support existing hydrophilic coated products and technologies. The successful candidate is expected to help drive the development and integration of new materials, processes or technologies into new products and processes. The successful candidate will also have a good understanding of medical device design controls, be capable of participating in cross‑functional teams and interfacing with colleagues at all levels within the organization while effectively delivering solutions which benefit our customers. Responsibilities Providing technical support to NPD, Global Marketing, Engineering and Manufacturing Leading or supporting projects/project teams to select and demonstrate the feasibility of alternative materials, processes or technologies for new and existing products. Preparation of technical documentation in accordance with regulatory and design control requirements and with the company's development processes. Working with cross functional partners to gather stakeholders input and develop plans to ensure requirements are assessed and met by proposed technical solutions. Developing protocols and experimental test plans and managing the product build, transportation and storage as well as the execution of testing Conducting statistical analysis of data and developing detailed reports documenting results, conclusions and recommendations. Representing the Research & Development function on cross-functional teams throughout the New Product Commercialization process Work Experience Requirements 5 + years’ experience in a technical role ideally in Research & Development or Process Development roles A good understanding of materials and coatings, the application of hydrophilic coatings to different material substrates and related technologies would be a distinct advantage Educational Requirements A minimum of an honours Bachelor’s Degree /Master’s Degree in Materials/Polymer Science or Engineering (Polymer/ Biomedical), Biochemical Engineering or related discipline is required. Skills/Technical Knowledge Experience of hydrophilic coating technologies, materials science and surface chemistry Strong initiative and follow through in executing project responsibilities, overcoming obstacles and balancing multiple priorities effectively through strong technical and/or project leadership. Attention to detail and good understanding of design controls and associated documentation. A demonstrated track‑record of being part of successful cross‑functional technical teams. Excellent problem solving, decision making and root cause analysis skills. The ability to effectively communicate concepts, ideas and knowledge to all levels of the organisation. Demonstrated understanding of various types of manufacturing, mechanisms, materials, tolerance-analysis and design-for-manufacturing Local Specifications Fluency in English (both written and spoken) About Hollister Incorporated Hollister Incorporated is an independent, employee‑owned company that develops, manufactures and markets healthcare products worldwide. The company spearheads the advancement of innovative products for ostomy care, continence care and critical care, and also creates educational support materials for patients and healthcare professionals. Headquartered in Libertyville, Illinois, Hollister has manufacturing and distribution centers on three continents and sells in nearly 80 countries. Hollister is a wholly owned subsidiary of The Firm of John Dickinson Schneider, Inc., and is guided both by its Mission to make life more rewarding and dignified for people who use our products and services and its Vision to grow and prosper as an independent, employee‑owned company, and in the process, to become better human beings. EOE Statement All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. #J-18808-Ljbffr

A global healthcare product manufacturer is seeking a Senior Engineer to join its Continence Care business in Ballina, Ireland. The ideal candidate will have a Level 8 Degree in Mechanical or Biomedical Engineering and 3-5 years of experience in the medical device industry. Responsibilities include supporting project teams in product development, problem-solving within R&D, and leading teams to innovate solutions for customer needs. This position requires excellent PC and 3D CAD skills and may involve international travel. #J-18808-Ljbffr

Overview First Light Healthcare has been consistently delivering primary health care services to Byron Bay and outlying communities since 1977. We are a progressive, vertically integrated primary healthcare provider offering a comprehensive array of medical, allied health and medical specialist services (in conjunction with First Light Specialist Centre). We are driven by a patient-first, outcome-oriented ethos and strive to maintain a family-friendly, respectful, safe and supportive environment, open to all walks-of-life. About the opportunity We have an opportunity for an experienced General Practitioner/Skin Doctor to join us to take over an existing patient load. This role is primarily located in our Ballina clinic but there will also be opportunities in our Byron Bay clinic and day surgery clinic (end of 2023). We will provide ongoing marketing to new and existing patients using various platforms to ensure rapid growth and expansion of your patient database. You will receive an attractive remuneration package, flexible hours, and relocation compensation if required. Pathways to practice ownership are available for suitable candidates. Our GPs benefit from: Long term AGPAL accreditation Integration with a large and diverse Allied Health team Integration with Specialist Centre, pathology and radiology A senior Executive team including Strategic, Commercial and Operational Directors and Practice Managers Full time nursing and chronic disease management clinic In-house communications and marketing team Practice integration with local aged care providers Large and growing Occupational Health offering Purpose built Skin Clinic Qualifications Current medical registration with AHPRA Have experience in skin cancer diagnosis, procedures & treatment Have a passion for delivering exceptional patient service and outcomes Certificates in Skin Cancer Medicine/Surgery and Dermatoscopy preferred with treatments including Skin grafts and Skin flap surgery Don't miss out on this opportunity to work with a cutting-edge medical group that values teamwork, collaboration, and the highest standards of patient care. Apply with your CV and Cover letter toexecutive@flhealthcare.com.au. All correspondence treated in confidence. #J-18808-Ljbffr

A leading optical retailer in Ballina is seeking an ambitious Optometrist to join their team. This position offers a salary of up to €65,000 depending on experience, along with a joining bonus of up to €20,000. Candidates should be CORU registered and have a passion for providing exceptional customer care. The role supports both full-time and part-time applicants. Enjoy a rewarding career with outstanding clinical development opportunities in a supportive environment. #J-18808-Ljbffr