Job Description

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- Southern Adelaide Local Health Network - Flinders Medical Centre - Ophthalmology Department
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- Total Indicative Remuneration Package: MD02 | $296,708 - $383,234 (Subject to Private Practice Arrangements)
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- Term appointment 1 to 5 years - Managerial Allowance (Small Unit)
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Head of Unit - Ophthalmology | Shape the Future of Patient Care

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An exciting opportunity is available for an experienced and forward-thinking Clinical Ophthalmologist to join SALHN as Head of Unit, Ophthalmology, within the Division of Surgery & Perioperative Medicine.
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This is an opportunity to combine clinical practice with senior leadership, shaping the future direction of the service and influencing clinical excellence, service innovation, education, and research, while fostering a positive, inclusive, and high-performing culture that delivers outstanding outcomes for patients and staff.

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The successful applicant will also have the prospect to help lead the service through and exciting period of growth and transformation, including transition to the new purpose-built Ophthalmology facility anticipated in early 2028.

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As an experienced senior clinician, you will:

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- Play a pivotal role in shaping the future of Ophthalmology at SALHN, leading the service through the transition to a new purpose-built clinical facility in early 2028 and helping define the next chapter of patient care, education and service excellence
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- Provides clinical leadership and governance for team functions and services.
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- Provides visible leadership in creating and sustaining a positive team culture that prioritises patient and staff safety, promotes inclusivity and psychological safety,



and applies restorative just culture principles to support learning, accountability, staff wellbeing, and high-quality patient care.
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- Supports and reports to the Clinical Director, Surgery & Perioperative Medicine Division, regarding the clinical outcomes of the unit, service strategies and initiatives, and coordinates audit activities, practice evaluation and quality improvement programs.
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- Provides operational leadership for the Flinders Eye Centre and Day Ophthalmology Unit and is responsible for the effective management of operational requirements, in collaboration with senior nursing and administrative leadership.
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- Ensures that each consumer's care is under the clinical responsibility of an appropriately credentialled Consultant within Ophthalmology.
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- Contributes to the development and implementation quality improvement systems, including the review of key performance indicators, clinical outcomes, and audit activities.
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- Shares responsibility with the Clinical Director, Surgery & Perioperative Medicine Division for the review of critical incidents, adverse events, complaints, allegations, and other feedback regarding service quality, and for implementing recommendations arising from these reviews.
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- Coordinates the clinical teaching, supervision, and professional development of undergraduate students, trainees, and other junior medical staff
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Please see the attached Duty Statement for additional information.

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Application Closing Date: 11.55 pm Tuesday 29th September 2026

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- The South Australian public sector promotes diversity and flexible ways of working including part-time. Applicants are encouraged to discuss the flexible working arrangements for this role.
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- Appointment will be subject to a satisfactory Criminal History Check and Immunisation compliance as indicated on the Role description.
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- Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants are encouraged to apply. Job ref: 946932
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📌 Head of Unit - Ophthalmology (South Australia)
🏢 SA Health, Southern Adelaide Local Health Network
📍 South Australia