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 department

The Ophthalmology Unit, within the Surgery, Anaesthesia & Procedural Medicine Division, provides a full range of specialist ophthalmic services to patients across Austin Health. Based primarily at the Heidelberg Repatriation Hospital, the Unit delivers outpatient clinics and surgical services, managing a wide spectrum of acute and chronic eye conditions. The team is committed to providing timely, evidence-based care that supports the best possible patient outcomes.

In addition to its clinical responsibilities, the Ophthalmology Unit contributes to the education and training of medical students, registrars, and fellows, fostering the next generation of ophthalmic specialists. The Unit also provides consultative services for other clinical teams within Austin Health, ensuring integrated care for patients with complex medical and surgical needs.

About the role

• Hours per week: 3.5 hours per week
• Employment status:  Ongoing
• Appointment period: From 2/2/2026

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 Ophthalmologist or equivalent
• 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.

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 benefits, 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, you are welcome to reach out to the hiring manager: Li Ping Chow, Director of Ophthalmology,  LiPing.CHOW@austin.org.au

Application instructions

Please click on ‘Apply Now’ and you will be required to sign in or register for an Austin Health Careers Account.

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

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

Application closing date: Tuesday 16 December 2025