Position Overview

We are inviting applications for a Visiting Medical Officer in Ophthalmology with subspecialty training in Oculoplastics at Sydney/Sydney Eye Hospital for a quinquennium period from 1 July 2027 to 30 June 2032.

Employment Details

Employment type: Visiting Medical Officer

Position classification: Visiting Medical Officer

Hours per week: 0

Location and Period

The primary location of this position may be varied as agreed with the Director of Medical Services and as approved by MDAAC to other facilities in SESLHD.

Period: 1 July 2027 to 30 June 2032.

Responsibilities

The specialist will provide expert medical assessment and management of patients within the department/service.

Information for Applicants

- Employment of a temporary visa holder may only occur if no suitable permanent resident or citizen of Australia has been identified for this position following suitable labour market testing.
- This is a Category A position. All Category A applicants must read and understand NSW Health Policy PD2026_004. Successful applicants to the role must provide vaccination history and pathology as part of the application documentation and be certified as compliant before employment can commence.
- SESLHD is committed to creating a workplace that reflects the diversity of our community. This will help ensure our employees, our patients and their carers, feel supported. We invite candidates of all ages, genders, sexual orientation, cultural backgrounds, people with disability, neurodiverse individuals, and Indigenous Australians to apply. We do have an Aboriginal Employment Consultant that can also provide support ( ) and for additional information please visit our Stepping Up Website.

Selection Criteria

- Registration or eligibility for registration with the Medical Board of Australia (AHPRA). Candidate must provide AHPRA registration number on application.
- Fellowship,



or eligibility for Fellowship prior to July 2027, of the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Ophthalmologists (FRANZCO) and/or equivalent specialist recognition under the Health Insurance Act 1973 and the relevant Award/Determination, and demonstrated subspecialty training in Oculoplastics.
- Evidence of continuing medical education and self‑monitoring/audit practices consistent with the scope of practice requirements of the position.
- Proven capacity and/or experience in providing effective high‑quality service in the specialty, demonstrated through successful clinical practice in an environment appropriate to the requirements of the position, including evidence of participation in quality improvement activities relevant to the specialty.
- Demonstrated commitment to teaching with experience in teaching both undergraduate and postgraduate students and other staff of the hospital.
- Demonstrated skills and attitudes appropriate for a senior medical practitioner, including modelling a high standard of qualified behaviour to junior medical and dental staff.
- Demonstrated ability to work effectively and harmoniously with medical and other health services colleagues as part of a multidisciplinary health care team, and ability to communicate effectively with patients, colleagues, and staff and to work as an effective member of the clinical team across multiple sites. Demonstrated commitment to a high standard of clinical care in the public sector setting.
- Demonstrated experience in and commitment to research relevant to the role and needs of the department.

All applications must include a demonstration of your ability to meet each of the selection criteria in order to progress through the recruitment process.

Please complete the attached documentation pack and ensure it is uploaded to your application.

For role‑related queries or questions contact SMO Services at

Applications Close: 16 August 2026

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📌 Visiting Medical Officer - Ophthalmology - Sydney/Sydney Eye Hospital - Quinquennium 1 July 202[...] (City of Sydney)
🏢 South Eastern Sydney Local Health District (SESLHD)
📍 City of Sydney