Fixed Term 0.53FTE Postgraduate Fellow - Department of Ophthalmology (Glaucoma) - Westmead Hospital

Fixed Term 0.53FTE Postgraduate Fellow - Glaucoma

Department of Ophthalmology

The position is for advanced subspecialty training in all aspects of glaucoma care. The Department of Ophthalmology at Westmead is a multidisciplinary service providing outpatient and inpatient assessment services, ophthalmic surgical services and community based chronic care management. The multidisciplinary team consists of medical, nursing, allied health (orthoptic), administrative, community and managerial staff to allow the service to meet high demand, seeing approximately 28,000 outpatient occasions of service, 2,000 surgical occasions of service and 700 community based occasions of service per year.

The position will commence on the 1st of February 2027 for a period of 12 months.

The outpatient ophthalmology service sees patients with acute, chronic and emergency eye conditions. The service performs routine and emergency eye surgery and offers a 24/7 on‑call system for Westmead Hospital.

The community based chronic eye care management clinic Community Eye Care (CEYEC) is an innovative collaborative model of care for assessment and management of chronic eye disease patients who do not meet the criteria to be seen in the acute setting of the hospital but require ongoing surveillance.

Successful applicants will be expected to participate in the Ophthalmology clinics, perform operative procedures to an appropriate standard, supervise registrars and residents, and be involved in teaching and education.

Appointees may be eligible for credentialing and privileging across all other facilities in the Western Sydney Local Health District.

Conditions of appointment are in accordance with the Staff Specialists (State) Award.

Selection Criteria

1. Possess or be eligible for registration with the Medical Board of Australia and Fellowship of the Royal Australian and Recent Zealand College of Ophthalmology (RANZCO)



or equivalent within 12 months as provided for in the Staff Specialists (State) Award.
2. Non‑resident applicants must have demonstrated English language proficiency (IELTS 7.0 or above) in line with AHPRA and NSW Health requirements for provisional registration.
3. Sound clinical knowledge in glaucoma and ophthalmology demonstrated through successful clinical practice in an appropriate environment.
4. Expertise in ophthalmic surgery with interest in training in glaucoma treatment and surgery.
5. Demonstrated skills and attitudes appropriate for practice as a senior medical practitioner, including:
- Proven ability to work effectively and harmoniously with medical and other health service colleagues as part of a multidisciplinary team.
- Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with patients and colleagues.
- Excellent organisational, supervision and collaboration skills with demonstrated ability to build respectful relationships.
- Maintaining and developing knowledge, skills and professional performance to the level required for contemporary practice.
- Experience and involvement in quality assurance activities and translation of research into practice to improve patient safety and quality.

- Demonstrated ability to manage time and resources efficiently and contribute to the effectiveness and efficiency of the health care system.
- Demonstrated aptitude for clinical leadership evidenced by:

- Systems thinking and risk‑taking aptitude.
- Commitment to self‑care and personal development.
- Capacity to maintain personal integrity, tolerate stress and demonstrate resilience.
- Commitment to building relationships, leading, and developing others.
- Results and outcome focus.

- Commitment to good governance, achieving results and managing risks. Demonstrated commitment to education, training and research, as applicable to the position.

Working With Children Check

Applicants must provide evidence of a Working with Children Check issued by the Office of Communities Commission for Children and Young People.

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📌 Fixed Term 0.53FTE Postgraduate Fellow - Department of Ophthalmology (Glaucoma)- Westmead Hosp[...] (City of Parramatta Council)
🏢 Southern NSW Local Health District
📍 City of Parramatta Council