Reference Number:54520:Ophthalmologist Employment Type:On Going Part Time (PT)

Location:
Northern Health (All Campuses) About Northern Health: As an organisation we have a clear focus on how we service and partner with our community, including our strategy of helping the community stay well when at home. Our reputation of community minded, inclusive and progressive is matched to none. Northern Health is located in the rapidly growing northern suburbs with projected growth the biggest in the state. With a booming, culturally rich and diverse community, and less than an hour’s drive from the CBD (still within the bounds of Myki and ride-sharing), Melbourne’s North is fast becoming the place to be. Northern Health are seeking applications from motivated and suitably experienced Ophthalmologist to join the Surgical department. Northern Health is the major provider of acute, maternity, sub-acute, mental health, specialist, community and home-based services in Melbourne’s rapidly growing outer north. Services are provided through our six main campuses: Northern Hospital Epping, Broadmeadows Hospital, Bundoora Centre, Craigieburn and Mernda Community Hospitals and Kilmore District Hospital. In addition, Mental Health Services are provided at Epping, Broadmeadows, Jacana, Preston, Mill Park, Mernda and Coburg.

About the Role
• Support and assist the Head of Unit, Ophthalmology and Divisional Director Surgery in the provision of high quality medical and surgical services at Northern Health, consistent with Northern Health values.
• Provide clinical leadership through active involvement in patient care.
• Participate in audit and other quality activities and committees, in particular,



involvement and participation in Morbidity, Mortality and Adverse event audits
• Be available to medical colleagues for consultation and liaison as appropriate regarding patient care.
• Support the Ophthalmology Unit’s outreach services within Northern Health.
• Contribute to the professional and corporate life of Northern Health by participation in appropriate committees and fora.
• Contribute to ongoing service improvement and clinical and workforce innovation to ensure Northern Health provides high quality accessible Ophthalmology Services within allocated resources and meets the needs of Northern Health patients.
• Support academic, research, education, training & supervision (both medical and nursing undergraduates and postgraduates) roles in the Ophthalmology Unit To be successful in this role you will have:
• Medical registration with the Medical Board of Australia under the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA)
• Undergraduate medical qualification as a first degree – MBBS, MD, PhD or equivalent
• Fellowship of the Royal Australia and New Zealand College of Ophthalmologists (FRANZCO) is essential
• Demonstrated commitment to high quality patient care
• Demonstrated leadership skills in the area of their expertise




• Demonstrated clinical skills in the area of their expertise
• Clinical knowledge and skills in the area of expertise
• Behaviours reflective of the principles articulated by the Royal Australasian College of Surgeons Next Steps . . . If this opportunity sounds like the next step in your career, then we would love to hear from you. Please click on the 'Apply' button and follow the prompts. For further details, please refer to the Position Description. Alternatively, you can contactSuheb Ahmed – Head of Unit Ophthalmology on [email protected] Applications close 27 November 2026 Why work at the Northern Health? NH offer a range of benefits which support and reward staff both personally and professionally. Our staff benefits include award winning facilities and campus partnerships, Professional development and events, an award-winning Health and wellbeing program and financial benefits.
• Health and Wellbeing programs, including our new ‘Thrive’ program
• Flexibility in the workplace and extra leave options and support
• An inclusive and culturally protected space
• Access to salary packaging & EAP
• Comprehensive Library services for learning, research, clinical decision-making, leisure and wellbeing (onsite and online) Work with us Northern Health is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to attracting and retaining a diverse workforce which reflects the community we serve. Applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, as well as applicants who are LGBTIQ+, who have different abilities, or are from culturally and Linguistically Diverse Backgrounds are encouraged.

📌 Ophthalmologist (Melbourne)
🏢 Northern Health
📍 Melbourne