Specialist Ophthalmologist

The Royal Melbourne Hospital; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 180,000 - 320,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging options

Discounted onsite car parking

Close to public transport

On-site staff gym

Staff Medical Service

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

The Royal Melbourne Hospital in Parkville is seeking two Specialist Ophthalmologists on a 12.25 hpw and 7 hpw fractional/Fixed Term basis to cover parental leave. Location is Parkville, VIC, Melbourne, Australia.

Roles include ambulatory, emergent and potentially surgical ophthalmic care, with involvement in education of registrars and students, and participation in on-call rosters and meetings. Commitment to quality and OH&S is required, with emphasis on equity and diversity.

Qualifications

• MBBS or equivalent tertiary qualifications.
• Full Registration with the Medical Board of Australia (AHPRA).
• Minimum of one-year Fellowship training.
• Fellowship training in Cornea or Medical Retina or Oculoplastic preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide ambulatory, emergent, procedural and possibly surgical ophthalmic care.
• Contribute to emergency ophthalmic care via after-hours on-call roster.
• Provide clinical and didactic education to ophthalmic registrars and medical students.
• Attend regular clinical meetings, audit meetings and journal club.
• Comply with Quality Management policies and procedures in ophthalmology.
• Support Health Service OH&S procedures at unit level.
• Promote equal employment opportunity and Melbourne Health values.
• Contribute to diversity management in the workplace.

Education

MBBS or equivalent

Full Registration with the Medical Board of Australia (AHPRA)

Fellowship training

Fellowship in Cornea or Medical Retina or Oculoplastic preferred

Job description

The Royal Melbourne Hospital – Parkville VIC

Specialist Ophthalmologist

x 2 positions
7hpfn Fractional/Fixed Term 30 November 2026 - 29 November 2027 (Parental leave cover)
12.25hpf Fractional/Fixed Term 27 November 2026 - 25 November 2027 (Parental leave cover)

The Royal Melbourne is one of Victoria's largest hospitals providing a comprehensive range of health services including acute, sub-acute, general, and specialist medical services throughout inpatient and community-based facilities. We are also a proud part of the world-renowned Melbourne Biomedical Precinct, working in collaboration to advance research for continuous improvement of clinical care.

Unit Description

• RMH is one of the largest health providers in Australia, providing a comprehensive range of specialist medical, surgical and mental health services and is part of a large trauma & referral centre
• Includes complicated internal and external referrals.
• Ophthalmology department consists of consultants, junior medical staff and orthoptists

About the role

• Provide ambulatory, emergent, procedural and possibly surgical care for patients with subspecialty ophthalmic conditions and ambulatory, emergent, procedural and surgical care for patients with general ophthalmic conditions
• Contribute to emergency ophthalmic care at the RMH by taking part in the after-hours on-call roster
• Provide clinical and didactic education to ophthalmic registrars, medical students, and students from other disciplines working with the unit
• Attend regular clinical meetings, audit meetings and journal club meetings
• Comply with Quality Management policies and procedures, and participate in Quality Management activities for ophthalmology
• Support and participate in the Health Service OH&S Procedures and implement (where appropriate) at unit/service area level.
• Assist in maintaining a safe work environment by reporting any incidents of unsafe work practices, sites/areas or equipment.
• Responsible for observing and practicing the principles and obligations of Equal Employment Opportunity, which include:
• A workplace which is free from harassment;
• Ensure that activities and practices will prevent and eliminate unlawful discrimination;
• Promote Melbourne Health values and fairness in the workplace
• Contribute to the successful management of diversity in the workplace.
• Comply with Health Service and Divisional specific Regulations, Melbourne Health Policy and Procedures (available on MH intranet site http://info.mh.org.au), and the By-laws and Policies as apply from time to time.

About You

• MBBS or equivalent tertiary qualifications
• Full Registration with the Medical Board of Australia (AHPRA)
• Minimum of one-year Fellowship training
• Fellowship training in Cornea or Medical Retina or Oculoplastic preferred
• A Values based organisation offering great prospects for career diversity and professional advancement, including training and research opportunities, and access to mentorship and leadership programs.
• Comprehensive Health & Wellbeing Programs including On-site staff gym, Staff Medical Service, Employee Assistance Program, Peer Support Program - run by our dedicated employees.
• Salary packaging options, discounted onsite car parking, close to public transport.

For more information, please contact Ana Menendez- Ophthalmology Personal Assistant. ***************@mh.org.au

All appointments are made subject to a satisfactory Criminal History Record Check and satisfactory Working With Children Check.

The RMH is committed to creating a culturally safe environment as a collective responsibility. We draw on our principles of self-determination, equity, accountability, and shared learning to create a culturally responsive health system that challenges how we strive for continuous quality improvement to meet the expectations of the communities and patients we serve.

RMH is a child safe organisation, committed to upholding the rights, safety, and wellbeing of children and young people in line with the Child Safe Standards.

As a leader in healthcare, we recognise the need to foster a culture of equity, inclusion, and belonging. We encourage people of all backgrounds, identities, and abilities to apply, and will provide adjustments to support equitable participation.