Ophthalmology Staff Specialist: Patient Care & Training

Mater Health Services; Queensland; Hybrid; AUD 230,000 - 300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

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Job summary

Mater Health Services is seeking applications for Staff Specialist Ophthalmology at Mater Hospital Springfield, offering permanent full-time or part-time roles at our new Springfield campus.

Based at Springfield, this role will deliver high‑quality ophthalmology care across outpatient, inpatient, emergency and surgical settings; supervise, mentor and teach junior doctors; participate in clinical governance, audits and quality improvement; and contribute to service planning and research.

Qualifications

• Registration with AHPRA and ongoing CPD as required by standards
• AHPRA registration required; visa eligibility for overseas applicants
• Australian citizen or permanent resident or eligible visa holder

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality ophthalmology care across outpatient, inpatient, emergency and surgical settings
• Perform ophthalmic assessments, medical management and surgical procedures within credentialed scope
• Provide specialist advice to multidisciplinary teams to ensure safe, effective patient care
• Supervise, mentor and teach junior doctors, registrars, students and other learners
• Participate in clinical governance, including audits, M&M meetings, incident review and quality improvement projects
• Contribute to service planning, innovation and continuous improvement of the Ophthalmology service
• Engage in research and maintain up-to-date clinical knowledge and professional development
• Maintain accurate clinical documentation and comply with relevant policies, legislation and professional standards

Skills

Ophthalmology care delivery

Clinical governance

Mentoring/teaching

Research & CPD

Job description

Mater Health Services is seeking applications for Staff Specialist Ophthalmology at Mater Hospital Springfield, offering permanent full-time or part-time roles at our new Springfield campus.

Based at Springfield, this role will deliver high‑quality ophthalmology care across outpatient, inpatient, emergency and surgical settings; supervise, mentor and teach junior doctors; participate in clinical governance, audits and quality improvement; and contribute to service planning and research.