Ophthalmologist - 12 Month Fixed-Term

Austin Health; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 250,000 - 450,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging benefits

Onsite childcare

Wellbeing program

Mentoring and career development

Job summary

Austin Health seeks an Ophthalmologist to deliver specialist care across outpatient clinics and surgical lists in a large tertiary hospital setting. You will work within a multidisciplinary team, contribute to teaching junior staff, and help advance clinical standards and service delivery aligned with hospital priorities.

The role includes on-call duties, collaboration with other Units, and supervision of trainees and students, with a strong emphasis on evidence-based practice and

Qualifications

• Fellowship of the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Ophthalmologists (RANZCO) or equivalent.
• Oculoplastic fellowship is required, with training in nasolacrimal drainage procedures.
• APhRA registration is mandatory for practice in Australia.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality ophthalmic care for outpatient clinics and operating lists.
• Deliver supervision and training to junior medical staff, registrars and students.
• Participate in on-call service and provide consultative support to other Units.

Skills

Ophthalmology clinical leadership

Education & mentorship

Consultation & patient communication

Education

Fellowship of RANZCO (or equivalent)

Oculoplastic Fellowship

APhRA registered medical practitioner in Australia

Job description

• 12-month parental leave cover

Austin Health is the major provider of tertiary health services, health professional education and research across three campuses in the north-east of Melbourne and statewide. We have a highly engaged, diverse and collaborative workforce that is unified by our goal to help people live healthy and fulfilled lives.

About the Ophthalmology Unit

The Ophthalmology Unit, within the Surgery, Anaesthesia & Procedural Medicine Division, provides a full range of specialist ophthalmic services to patients across Austin Health. Based primarily at the Heidelberg Repatriation Hospital, the Unit delivers outpatient clinics and surgical services, managing a wide spectrum of acute and chronic eye conditions. The team is committed to providing timely, evidence-based care that supports the best possible patient outcomes.

In addition to its clinical responsibilities, the Ophthalmology Unit contributes to the education and training of medical students, registrars, and fellows, fostering the next generation of ophthalmic specialists. The Unit also provides consultative services for other clinical teams within Austin Health, ensuring integrated care for patients with complex medical and surgical needs.

About the role

The Ophthalmologist will provide high-quality specialist care in the diagnosis, treatment, and management of eye diseases and conditions within a large tertiary hospital setting. The role encompasses responsibility for outpatient clinics and operating lists, ensuring timely access to care and optimal outcomes for patients with a wide range of ophthalmic conditions.

Working as part of a multidisciplinary team, the Ophthalmologist will deliver evidence-based clinical practice, support patient-centred care, and contribute to the teaching and supervision of junior medical staff, registrars, and students. The position plays a key role in advancing clinical standards, supporting innovation in surgical and medical ophthalmology, and aligning service delivery with the hospital's strategic priorities.

A regular day will see you:

• Participate in Unit meetings and activities.


• Provide an on-call service as required.


• Provide a consultative service to other Units as required.


• Supervise trainees and junior medical staff.

About you

To be successful in this role you'll bring with you:

• A commitment to Austin Health values.


• Registered Medical Practitioner in Australia with the AHPRA.


• Current Fellowship of the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Ophthalmologists or equivalent.


• Require Oculoplastic Fellowship, trained to perform oculoplastic, and nasolacrimal drainage procedures.


• Have appropriate training and experience applicable to the field of Ophthalmology Surgery.

Working at Austin Health means enjoying a strong sense of purpose, engaging in meaningful work every day. Our people also receive a variety of rewarding benefits, including:

• Greater take-home pay through generous salary packaging, for living expenses, meals, and holiday accommodation.


• A suite of wellness initiatives designed to support you, including discounted fitness memberships and special offers on health insurance, and a comprehensive wellbeing program.


• Onsite childcare at Austin Hospital, easy access via public transport and car parking options.


• Mentoring and career development opportunities.

Work with us!

We are committed to cultural safety and health equity for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander People. We celebrate, value, and include people of all backgrounds, genders, identities, cultures, bodies, and abilities. We welcome and support applications from talented people identifying as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander, people with disability, neurodiverse people, LGBTQIA+ and people of all ages and cultures.

All appointments are made subject to a satisfactory National Police Check and if required, a Working with Children Check. Austin Health is a child safe organisation, committed to upholding the rights, safety, and wellbeing of children and young people in line with Child Safe Standards. If you require any reasonable adjustments to the recruitment process, you are welcome to reach out to the hiring manager: Li Ping Chow, Director of Ophthalmology at ***********@austin.org.au

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