Unaccredited Ophthalmology Registrar

**Reference Number**:3308

**Category**:Medical

**Department**:Gastroenterology, Transplant, Retrieval Services &

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Austin Health is the major provider of tertiary health services, health professional education and research across three campuses in the north-east of Melbourne and statewide. We have a highly engaged, diverse and collaborative workforce that is unified by our goal to help people live healthy and fulfilled lives.

**About the Ophthalmology Unit**

The Ophthalmology Unit forms part of the Surgery, Anaesthesia & Procedural Medicine Division. The unit has approximately eight Consultant Surgeons and 1 Accredited Registrar on rotation from RVEEH. The position is at the Austin and Heidelberg Repatriation Hospitals. The unit is committed to the provision of high-quality patient care and maintains an ongoing commitment to Undergraduate and Post Graduate teaching. Also provided is a consultative service for other Units with Austin Health.

**About the role**

Austin Health is seeking a motivated and skilled Unaccredited Ophthalmology Registrar to join our dynamic and supportive Ophthalmology Unit as part of the Surgical, Anaesthesia & Procedural Medicine Division.

This is an excellent opportunity to gain broad experience in the assessment and management of a diverse ophthalmic caseload, including operative and non-operative care, while working across the Austin Hospital, Heidelberg Repatriation Hospital and Royal Talbot Rehabilitation Centre. This is a fixed term, pull time position commencing in February 2026.

A regular day will see you:

- Deliver high-quality ophthalmic care across inpatient, outpatient, emergency, and surgical settings.
- Work closely with a multidisciplinary team of consultants, registrars, nursing and allied health staff.
- Be involved in departmental teaching, clinical audits, and contribute to research and quality improvement initiatives.
- Fulfil on-call duties and participate in education and audit activities.
- Be part of a collaborative and collegiate unit committed to patient-centred care and clinical excellence. This role provides outstanding surgical exposure and educational opportunities within a tertiary teaching environment.

**About you**

To be successful in this role you’ll bring with you:

- General Registration with AHPRA (or be eligible), a minimum of 3 years postgraduate experience, and demonstrated experience in Ophthalmology
- Australian permanent residency or citizenship
- Demonstrated commitment to high quality patient care
- Demonstrated teamwork, collaboration and ability to communicate at all levels
- Demonstrated capability and interest in research
- Demonstrated commitment to teaching
- Demonstrated surgical competency

**Our benefits**

Working at Austin Health means enjoying a strong sense of purpose, engaging in meaningful work every day. Our people also receive a variety of rewarding benefits, including:

- Greater take-home pay through generous salary packaging, for living expenses, meals, and holiday accommodation.
- A suite of wellness initiatives designed to support you, including discounted fitness memberships and special offers on health insurance, and a comprehensive wellbeing program.
- Onsite childcare at Austin Hospital, easy access via public transport and car parking options.
- Mentoring and career development opportunities.

**Work with us**

**Interested in finding out more about this opportunity? Read the**position description**for further details.**

**Application closing date: Friday 11 July 2025