The Royal Melbourne Hospital is one of Australia’s leading public healthcare providers.

Join the team. Build a career. We are looking for a passionate and dedicated individual to join The Royal Melbourne Hospital.

Ophthalmology Registrar – Unaccredited

12-month Fixed Term Full Time position commencing 1st February 2027.

Ophthalmology Registrar – Unaccredited - Position Description

Reference Template for download

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:

The RMH Ophthalmology Unit provides acute and comprehensive inpatient and outpatient services for adults with complex eye conditions in 9 subspecialities.

• Cataract surgery and intraocular lens implants
• Corneal diseases, corneal crosslinking for keratoconus and corneal transplantation surgery
• Glaucoma management with laser surgery, MIGS and tubes
• Retinal diseases including intravitreal anti-VEGF injections and retinal laser treatment
• Vitreoretinal surgery, including retinal detachment surgery
• Uveitis and orbital inflammation
• Orbital, oculoplastic and lacrimal surgery
• Strabismus and ocular alignment
• Emergency eye surgery and trauma

About the role:

The purpose of this role is to be the key full-time medical officer involved in the provision of ophthalmic care in Melbourne Health. With the support of the consultant medical staff, the registrar is responsible for ambulatory, emergent and inpatient ophthalmic diagnosis and management, including performance of ophthalmic surgery under appropriate supervision, and performance of ophthalmic laser and intravitreal injection procedures.

About You:

• Current General Registration with the Medical Board of Australia (AHPRA)
• MBBS or equivalent tertiary qualifications
• Seeking to obtain a place in RANZCO accredited registrar vocational training program
• Ability to work in a team
• Well-developed communication and presentation skills.

Application Instructions:

Please upload to your application.

• Cover Letter 
• Current Curriculum Vitae 
• Two references are required to be provided
• Referees – Download reference Template (upload directly to application) or email to ditrecruitment@mh.org.au

Benefits:

• A Values based organisation offering great prospects for career diversity and professional 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?

Apply via MH Careers and upload you Resume and Cover Letter

Find out more about The Royal Melbourne Hospital

Find out more about Ophthalmology at The Royal Melbourne Hospital

For further information please contact:

RMH Ophthalmology Department

Email: eyeclinic@mh.org.au or

Phone: A/Prof Elaine Chong’s P/A Ana Menendez Martinez  Ana.MenendezMartinez@mh.org.au

Don't delay. Apply Now! Recruitment is ongoing, with interviews commencing as soon as suitable candidates are received.

All appointments are made subject to a satisfactory Criminal History Record Check and satisfactory Working With Children Check.

The RMH is committed to creating a culturally safe environment as a collective responsibility. We draw on our principles of self-determination, equity, accountability, and shared learning to create a culturally responsive health system that challenges how we strive for continuous quality improvement to meet the expectations of the communities and patients we serve.

RMH is a child safe organisation, committed to upholding the rights, safety, and wellbeing of children and young people in line with the Child Safe Standards.

As a leader in healthcare, we recognise the need to foster a culture of equity, inclusion, and belonging. We encourage people of all backgrounds, identities, and abilities to apply, and will provide adjustments to support equitable participation.