Specialist Ophthalmologist x 2 positions7hpfn Fractional/Fixed Term30 November 2026 – 29 November 2027 (Parental leave cover)12.25hpf Fractional/Fixed Term 27 November 2026 – 25 November 2027 (Parental leave cover)The Royal Melbourne is one of Victoria’s largest hospitals providing a comprehensive range of health services including acute, sub-acute, general, and specialist medical services throughout inpatient and community-based facilities. We are also a proud part of the world-renowned Melbourne Biomedical Precinct, working in collaboration to advance research for continuous improvement of clinical care.Unit Description:

- RMH is one of the largest health providers in Australia, providing a comprehensive range of specialist medical, surgical and mental health services and is part of a large trauma & referral centre
- Includes complicated internal and external referrals.
- Ophthalmology department consists of consultants, junior medical staff and orthoptists

About the role:

- Provide ambulatory, emergent, procedural and possibly surgical care for patients with subspecialty ophthalmic conditions and ambulatory, emergent, procedural and surgical care for patients with general ophthalmic conditions
- Contribute to emergency ophthalmic care at the RMH by taking part in the after-hours on-call roster
- Provide clinical and didactic education to ophthalmic registrars, medical students, and students from other disciplines working with the unit
- Attend regular clinical meetings, audit meetings and journal club meetings
- Comply with Quality Management policies and procedures, and participate in Quality Management activities for ophthalmology




- Support and participate in the Health Service OH&S; Procedures and implement (where appropriate) at unit/service area level.
- Assist in maintaining a safe work environment by reporting any incidents of unsafe work practices, sites/areas or equipment.
- Responsible for observing and practicing the principles and obligations of Equal Employment Opportunity, which include:
- A workplace which is free from harassment;
- Ensure that activities and practices will prevent and eliminate unlawful discrimination;
- Promote Melbourne Health values and fairness in the workplace
- Contribute to the successful management of diversity in the workplace.
- Comply with Health Service and Divisional specific Regulations, Melbourne Health Policy and Procedures (available on MH intranet site http://info.mh.org.au), and the By-laws and Policies as apply from time to time.

Please click here to view attached PD for additional information regarding the role.

About You:

- MBBS or equivalent tertiary qualifications
- Full Registration with the Medical Board of Australia (AHPRA)
- Minimum of one-year Fellowship training
- Fellowship training in Cornea or Medical Retina or Oculoplastic preferred
- A Values based organisation offering great prospects for career diversity and qualified advancement, including training and research opportunities, and access to mentorship and leadership programs.
- Comprehensive Health & Wellbeing Programs including On-site staff gym, Staff Medical Service, Employee Assistance Program, Peer Support Program - run by our dedicated employees.

Salary packaging options, discounted onsite car parking, close to public transport.

Interested?

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📌 Specialist Ophthalmologist (Melbourne)
🏢 Melbourne Health
📍 Melbourne