Job Description
Job no: ******
n Work type: Full time, Part time
n Location: Adelaide Metro Southern
n Categories: Medical, Public Health
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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.
n The position offers up to 0.8 FTE clinical Ophthalmology, together with 0.2 FTE dedicated to Head of Unit responsibilities and the applicable Head of Unit allowance.
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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 opportunity 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 ****.
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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 **** 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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Want To Know More? Contact: Jenna Phillips, A/Manager Administrative Services , ************,
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Application Closing Date: ***** pm Tuesday 29th September ****
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Attachments:
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Ophthalmology Head Of Unit - Duty Statement
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Australian applicant guidelines
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International applicant guidelines
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Applicant Information:
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We also offer salary sacrifice benefits which provide the opportunity to save money by paying for some of your everyday expenses from your salary before it is taxed.
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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 adaptable 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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SA Health Services are required to implement the Addressing vaccine preventable disease: Occupational assessment, screening and vaccination policy in the workplace.
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Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants are encouraged to apply. Job ref: ******
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Advertised: 02 Sep **** Cen. Australia Standard Time
n Applications close: 29 Sep **** Cen. Australia Standard Time

📌 Head Of Unit - Ophthalmology (South Australia)
🏢 Health
📍 South Australia