Staff Specialist Ophthalmology

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

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging

Health and wellbeing support

Fitness Passport

Discounted parking

Cafés and coffee discounts

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

About the role

Mater Hospital Springfield is seeking applications for Staff Specialist Ophthalmology to join us in a permanent full-time or part-time role.

Based at our Springfield campus, these roles are a part of a landmark moment in Queensland healthcare at Mater Hospital Springfield which opened in early 2026. As Mater’s first new public hospital in over 60 years, this state of the art facility will meet the needs of the growing Greater Springfield region. With 174 public beds, ICU, maternity, emergency and surgical services, it’s set to care for over 200,000 patients annually.

Salary: Commensurate with experience plus superannuation and access to not-for-profit salary packaging up to $18,550 + access to many staff benefits!

What you’ll be doing

• Deliver high‑quality, evidence‑based ophthalmology care across outpatient, inpatient, emergency and surgical settings


• Perform ophthalmic assessments, medical management and surgical procedures within credentialed scope


• Provide specialist advice and support 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

About you

• Maintain medical registration, credentials and continuing professional development (CPD) in accordance with AHPRA and RANZCO standards


• You will be registered with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA). If you are apply from overseas, you will meet one of the following Competent Authority pathway or Standard pathway


• You must be an Australian citizen, permanent resident, or hold/be eligible for a visa that allows you to work as a doctor in Australia

Why join us?

Mater is Queensland’s largest not‑for‑profit network of public and private hospitals and healthcare services, bringing together world‑class expertise across healthcare, education, fundraising & philanthropy and research. With more than 14,000 employees, 13 facilities and almost 700,000 patients cared for each year, we're committed to empowering people to live better lives through improved health and wellbeing.

At Mater, our people are at the heart of everything we do. You'll join a values‑driven organisation that combines compassionate care with innovation, education and research, creating meaningful career opportunities while making a genuine difference in the communities we serve.

What’s in it for you?

• Career growth opportunities across healthcare, corporate, research and leadership pathways


• Professional development and learning through Mater Education and internal development programs


• Generous salary packaging to help maximise your take‑home pay by up to $18,550 per year, including up to $15,900 for everyday living expenses (such as rent, mortgage repayments and school fees) and up to $2,650 for meals and entertainment + possibility to salary package a car!


• Health and wellbeing support, including EAP, pastoral care and discounted private health insurance


• Fitness Passport access and a range of lifestyle, retail and travel discounts


• Discounted parking and reduced prices at Mater cafés and coffee outlets


• A supportive culture where your contributions are recognised and your development matters

Whether you're looking to grow your career, develop new skills or be part of something meaningful, Mater provides the opportunity to thrive while making a lasting impact.

Be part of something bigger. Make your move with Mater. #GetBetterWithMater

All successful candidates may be required to complete pre‑employment checks (including criminal history, working rights, medical and working with children checks).

Mater offers a safe, supportive, flexible and inclusive workplace where everyone is valued. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and abilities. Visit our Reconciliation webpage.

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