Raj Sundarjee

Director of Professional Recruitment at Specsavers Australia and New Zealand

Greater Melbourne Area

About

A proactive leader with the ability to develop and mentor teams through sound communication, motivating and influencing others.

Experience

  • Specsavers Australia & New Zealand (18 yrs 4 mos)
    • Director of Professional Recruitment Specsavers Australia and New Zealand
      Oct 2019 - Present · 6 yrs 10 mos

    • Head of Professional Recruitment Australia and New Zealand
      Jun 2015 - Sep 2019 · 4 yrs 4 mos

      With 22 years’ experience in the Optical Industry I utilise my knowledge and expertise to lead the development and delivery of recruitment resourcing of professionals for the Australian and New Zealand business and proactively identify, attract and recruit the best talent for Specsavers’ stores. At Specsavers we strongly believe in providing the best in clinical advancement and training to ensure that our Optometrists are always at the forefront of the industry. We are committed to giving everyone at Specsavers all the learning and development opportunities they need to achieve their full potential. Everyone is different, which is why we will draw up a personal development plan for you which aligns with your own talents and ambitions.

    • Head of Partner Recruitment Australia and New Zealand
      Feb 2014 - Jun 2015 · 1 yr 5 mos

      There’s more to running your own business than many people imagine. Which is why we support our Joint Venture Partners in making that transition. We understand that our Joint Venture Partners are key to leading the exceptional level of professionalism in our stores. With their passion for exceeding customer expectations, experience and knowledge on board in a leadership capacity, our Joint Venture Partners are the reason we are number one for eye tests in Australia and New Zealand. As a Joint Venture Partner you’ll be supported in your continual development through internal leadership development program. This is bespoke to Specsavers and is designed to challenge and develop our business leaders to be the best they can be. We are always looking for partners who share the same vision and values as we do to join our team. Whether you are a new starter or an existing Specsavers team member, we have programs to support your goals.

  • Optometrist/Professional Services Manager/Regional Eyecare Manager at Luxottica
    Dec 1995 - Mar 2008 · 12 yrs 4 mos

    Started Career as an Optometrist with Opsm in 1995. Progressed from Optometrist to Managing Optometrist to cluster leader and then finally to Professional Services Manager/Regional Eyecare Manager.