Part-Time Ophthalmologist (Oculoplastic) – 12-Month Term

Austin Health; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 35,000 - 55,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging

Wellbeing program

Onsite childcare

Mentoring & career development

Job summary

Austin Health's Ophthalmology Unit in Melbourne seeks an Ophthalmologist to deliver specialist care in diagnosis, treatment and management of eye diseases. You will contribute to outpatient clinics and operating lists, delivering patient-centred care within a multidisciplinary team.

You will also be involved in teaching, governance, quality improvement and research activities, shaping the ongoing development of ophthalmology services. A fixed-term, part-time arrangement applies for 12 months.

Qualifications

• Current registration as a Medical Practitioner in Australia with AHPRA.
• Oculoplastic Fellowship and training for oculoplastic/nasololacrimal procedures.
• Commitment to high-quality patient care, governance, research or audits.

Responsibilities

• Provide ophthalmology inpatient and outpatient management, including oculoplastic and nasolacrimal drainage procedures.
• Participate in multidisciplinary clinics and unit activities for coordinated patient care.
• Provide on-call and consultative services to other units as required.
• Supervise and teach junior medical, nursing and other staff, including teaching at undergrad/postgrad level.

Skills

AHPRA registration

Teamwork

Communication

Education

Fellowship of the RANZCO or equivalent

Oculoplastic Fellowship

Australian Medical Practitioner registration (AHPRA)

Job description

Austin Health's Ophthalmology Unit in Melbourne seeks an Ophthalmologist to deliver specialist care in diagnosis, treatment and management of eye diseases. You will contribute to outpatient clinics and operating lists, delivering patient-centred care within a multidisciplinary team.

You will also be involved in teaching, governance, quality improvement and research activities, shaping the ongoing development of ophthalmology services. A fixed-term, part-time arrangement applies for 12 months.