Locum Optometrist - Robert Hallinan

Robert Hallinan, locum optometrist from Bendigo Victoria, has over 30 years experience with 27 years in his own dispensing & consulting private practice. Click CV link above for full Curriculum Vitae details.

Victoria & NSW

Robert Hallinan is registered in both Victoria & New South Wales and is available for block locum assignments preferring rural and regional areas. There is a minimum average charge of 30 hours per week.

Other Australian States & Territories

Block locum assignments will be considered with the registration fee added to your bill. There is a minimum average charge of 30 hours per week.

Consultations - Medicare Australia & DVA

Robert Hallinan's Provider Number is suitable for immediate work assignments up to fourteen days. All fees collected are assigned to you, the hirer. For longer periods Medicare requires a new provider number specific to your practice site. Robert Hallinan, locum, is registered with DVA for consultations.

Dispensing - Private Patients & DVA

Private & DVA appliances are treated as external prescriptions dispensed by the hirer. All fees are collected in your name. Robert Hallinan is registered with DVA for prescribing but not dispensing.

Tax Invoices

Robert Hallinan is employed by his private company Eyezone Pty Ltd (ABN 19 003 721 720). Tax invoices for contracted locum work are issued by the company.

Worker's Compensation & Superannuation

As required by Workcover Victoria, Eyezone Pty Ltd holds an Australia wide worker's compensation insurance policy. Statutory superannuation is also paid by Eyezone Pty Limited.

After-Sales Service

To tie up loose ends and for assistance with reclaiming from Medicare & DVA, Robert Hallinan provides mail, & email after-sales service at no further charge.

Written Agreement

Eyezone Pty Ltd will issue a plain English written agreement to be signed by both parties. This agreement confirms the contracting of bona-fide locum services to the hirer. In addition to other matters, the agreement states the commencement and the very important termination date of the locum assignment.

The agreement is to protect you the hirer by reducing the possibility of the agreement being overturned in the future into an employment contract and to reduce misunderstandings.

Without an agreement the relationship could be construed to that of an employer and employee. In which case you may become liable for: pay as you earn tax; superannuation contributions; workers' compensation contributions; pay in lieu of annual leave; pay in lieu of public holidays; pay in lieu of sick leave; and termination pay.

Robert Hallinan, B.Optom (Uni NSW)
Bendigo, Victoria, Australia

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