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Position Title: Specialist Ophthalmologist

Employment Status: Fractional / Fixed Term (January 2026 - August 2026) 

Hours:  7 hours pr fortnight 

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.

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Ab       About You:

• Registration with the Medical Board of Australia (AHPRA) or eligible for registration with the Medical Board of Australia (for international Medical Graduates)
• MBBS or equivalent tertiary qualifications
• Minimum of one-year Fellowship training

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? Upload your resume, cover letter and two references.

Isabel Barnes - Persoanl Assistant Isabel.barnes@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. Successful applicants will be required to provide evidence of an immunisation assessment prior to commencement.

The RMH stands in solidarity with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in work and care. We are proud to be a workplace that champions diversity, inclusion and equality for our staff and our community.  Our goal is for our people to feel safe, included and supported so that they can be at their best every single day. We encourage talented people from all backgrounds, abilities, and identities to apply to our vacancies, and will consider adjustments to support such applications.