Ophthalmologist

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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 state-wide. 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 Department

The Ophthalmology Unit, as part of the Surgery, Anaesthesia & Procedural Medicine Division, is responsible for the provision of services within the specialty to patients across Austin Health. Primarily located on the Heidelberg Repatriation Hospital site, the Unit is committed to the provision of high-quality patient care and maintains an ongoing commitment to Undergraduate and Post Graduate teaching. Also provided is a consultative service for other Units within Austin Health.  

About the role

We have an exciting opportunity currently exists for an enthusiastic and highly experienced Ophthalmologist to join our Ophthalmology Department.  

• Hours per week: 3.5 hours 

• Employment Type: Fixed Term Fractional

• Appointment Period: 7th July 2025 - 7th January 2026

About you

To be successful for this role you must:  

• Be a registered Medical Practitioner with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA)  

• Hold a Fellowship of the Australian Learned College Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Ophthalmologists or equivalent  
• Hold an Oculoplastic Fellowship, trained to perform oculoplastic and nasolacrimal drainage procedures (essential)

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

• Demonstrate a commitment to high quality patient care  

• Demonstrate a commitment to working as a team member with peer medical, junior medical, nursing and other clinical staff to provide efficient, safe and quality care across the continuum, and  

• Demonstrate a commitment to teaching, training and research.  

You will be required to attach copies of the following to your online application:  

• Cover letter  

• Current Curriculum Vitae (CV)  

• Undergraduate Qualification Certificate (Medical Degree)  

• Fellowship Certificate (Specialist Medical College)  

• Evidence of Continuing Professional Development (CPD)  

• Current Medical Indemnity Certificate  

• Proof of Identification (current passport or Australian drivers licence)  

• Working with Children’s Check Card (where applicable)

Our benefits

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 discounts on fitness memberships and health insurance, and a comprehensive wellbeing program
• Mentoring and career development opportunities
• Onsite childcare, easy access via public transport, car parking and end of journey facilities for cyclists

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.

If you feel this role is right for you, we encourage your early application. Applications will be reviewed as they are received, and interviews may take place prior to the closing date. This means we reserve the right to close a job ad prior to the advertised closing date.

All appointments are made subject to a satisfactory National Police Check and if required, a Working With Children Check. If you require any reasonable adjustments to the recruitment process or have questions about this opportunity, you are welcome to reach out to the hiring manager: Cam McIntyre, Divisional Mgr Gastro Transplant and Gen Surg at Cam.McIntyre@austin.org.au

Interested in finding out more about this opportunity? Read the position description for further details.

Application closing date: 16 May 2025