Fellow - Ophthalmic Surgery

Department of Health WA External Careers; Perth; On-site; AUD 228,000 - 239,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional development leave

Flexible working arrangements

Salary packaging

Flexible leave arrangements

Superannuation

Job summary

Department of Health WA External Careers seeks a Fellow in Ophthalmic Surgery (Uveitis, Medical Retina and General Ophthalmology) for a fixed-term 6–12 month pool, commencing 1 February 2027. The role involves comprehensive ophthalmic care with emphasis on uveitis and retina diseases, teaching, and research.

The Fellow supervises trainees, conducts research, and may observe or assist surgeons with procedures. Salary includes base, 12% superannuation, and development allowance.

Qualifications

• Responsible for undertaking general ophthalmological care of inpatients and outpatients, with emphasis on uveitis and medical retina disease.
• Fellows supervise trainees and junior doctors and contribute to teaching.
• Fellows have dedicated research time and prepare papers for meetings and publication.
• Opportunity to observe or assist consultants with surgery or treatment outside RPH and outreach to remote WA.

Responsibilities

• Undertake general ophthalmological care for inpatients and outpatients.
• Supervise trainees and junior doctors; contribute to teaching.
• Engage in research time and publish findings.
• Support outreach to remote areas of Western Australia.

Skills

Ophthalmology knowledge

Teaching

Research

Supervision

Job description

WWC Applicant Advice 2025.pdf Fellow - Ophthalmic Surgery - Uveitis, Medical Retina and General Ophthalmology 520249 MP Yeara 1-2 September 2026.pdf

Please note this is for the 2027 Fellow Ophthalmic Surgery (Uveitis, Medical Retina and General Ophthalmology) intake commencing 1st February 2027.

This is a Recruitment Pool for Fixed Term appointments for 6-12 months with the possibility of extension(s).

Suitable applicants will be placed in a pool from which appointments may be made when similar vacancies occur. Appointments may be made from this pool until 15/12/2026.

Salary: MP Year 1-2 $228,222 to $238,666 p.a. (inclusive of base salary, 12% superannuation and professional development allowance)

Position Profile:

Responsible for undertaking general ophthalmological care of inpatients and outpatients, with particular emphasis on uveitis and medical retina disease The uveitis fellow will see and treat an extensive range of presentations under the supervision of preceptors in the department. Fellows are expected to supervise trainees and junior doctors and contribute to teaching. Fellows have dedicated research time and are expected to prepare papers for presentation at scientific meetings and for publication. Opportunity may be available to observe or assist consultants with surgery or treatment outside RPH, and for outreach to remote areas of Western Australia.

The range of experience provided includes but is not limited to:

• Emergency, elective and particular emphasis on those with uveitis complications
• Inflammatory eye diseases
• Ocular trauma
• Ocular oncology
• Ocular genetics

Responsible for supervising ophthalmology trainees, including formal and informal teaching

Area Profile:

Royal Perth Hospital (RPH) is Perth’s inner city, tertiary adult hospital and part of the Royal Perth Bentley Group. Home to the State Major Adult Trauma Service, RPH offers tertiary-level emergency medicine, mental health, complex and elective surgical care, and specialist medical services. It is also a premier teaching hospital and contributes to innovation and excellence in medical research and patient care.

Employee Benefits

Our employees enjoy an amazing range of benefits which may include (in line with operational requirements):

• Professional development and Study Leave/assistance as outlined in the WA Health AMA Industrial Agreement.
• Access to generous salary packaging
• Flexible working arrangements.
• Flexible leave arrangements.
• For information on superannuation go to: http://www.treasury.wa.gov.au/Superannuation/Employees/Overview/

Conditions of Service

The terms and conditions of service are in accordance with the WA Health System – Medical Practitioners – AMA Industrial Agreement; https://ww2.health.wa.gov.au/AMA award

For Further Job Related Information

We encourage you to contact Royal Perth Ophthalmology Department via [e-mail]

WA Health engages staff in positions of trust and responsibility. WA Health policies require applicants to undertake criminal records screening and integrity checking as part of the appointment process. Referees may also be asked to comment on an applicant’s integrity and past demonstration of ethical behaviour.

WA Health is committed to growing the Aboriginal workforce as part of WA Health’s Aboriginal Workforce Policy. As a measure to achieve equality, Section 51 of the Equal Opportunity Act 1984 applies to this position. Aboriginal people are encouraged to apply.

WA Health is committed to eliminating all forms of discrimination in the provision of our service. We embrace diversity and strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people from culturally diverse backgrounds and people with disabilities. WA Health supports flexible working practices within the context of a quality health service. WA Health is committed to a smoke free environment across all buildings, grounds and vehicles.

Other Conditions

• This position is subject to a Western Australian Working With Children (WWC) Check. For further information please refer to the WWC website at: https://workingwithchildren.wa.gov.au
• East Metropolitan Health Service will only accept applications that are lodged with the express permission of the applicant and containing all necessary information, including personal contact details. We will not accept unsolicited applications or CVs from recruitment agencies and/or search firms and we will not pay fees to any such organisation unless arranged with the provider prior to advertising a vacancy.
• Suitable candidates to this recruitment process may also be accessed/offered employment by other employers within the WA Health system (e.g. South Metropolitan Health Service, North Metropolitan Health Service, East Metropolitan Health Service, WA Country Health Service, or Child and Adolescent Health Service).

Lodgement is system generated. Any submissions on, or after, 4:00pm AWST will not be accepted.

LATE OR EMAIL APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED.

CLOSING DATE: Tuesday, 27 October 2026 at 4:00pm AWST