Ophthalmologist

2 weeks ago

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia Austin Health Full time $250,000 - $350,000 per year

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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, within the Surgery, Anaesthesia & Procedural Medicine Division, provides a full range of specialist ophthalmic services to patients across Austin Health. Based primarily at the Heidelberg Repatriation Hospital, the Unit delivers outpatient clinics and surgical services, managing a wide spectrum of acute and chronic eye conditions. The team is committed to providing timely, evidence-based care that supports the best possible patient outcomes.

About the role

The Ophthalmologist will provide high-quality specialist care in the diagnosis, treatment, and management of eye diseases and conditions within a large tertiary hospital setting. The role encompasses responsibility for outpatient clinics and operating lists, ensuring timely access to care and optimal outcomes for patients with a wide range of ophthalmic conditions.

  • Hours per week: 2.63 hours per week
  • Employment status: Permanent
  • Appointment period: Commencing October 2025

About you

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

  • Must be a registered Medical Practitioner in Australia with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA).
  • Current Fellowship of the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Ophthalmologists or equivalent.
  • Oculoplastic Fellowship, trained to perform oculoplastic, and nasolacrimal drainage procedures.
  • Have appropriate training and experience applicable to the field of Ophthalmology Surgery.
  • Demonstrated commitment to high quality patient care.
  • Demonstrated commitment and ongoing activity in research and/or clinical audit activities.
  • A commitment to Austin Health values.

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

We are committed to cultural safety and health equity for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander People. We celebrate, value, and include people of all backgrounds, genders, identities, cultures, bodies, and abilities. We welcome and support applications from talented people identifying as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander, people with disability, neurodiverse people, LGBTQIA+ and people of all ages and cultures.

If you feel this role is right for you, we encourage your early application. Even if you don't meet every single requirement, we encourage you to apply. What matters most is your passion, your drive and your willingness to learn and contribute. Applications will be reviewed as they are received, and interviews may take place prior to the closing date. This means we reserve the right to close a job ad prior to the advertised closing date.

All appointments are made subject to a satisfactory National Police Check and if required, a Working With Children Check. If you require any reasonable adjustments to the recruitment process, you are welcome to reach out to the hiring manager: Li Ping Chow, Director of Ophthalmology at

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

Application closing date: Monday 15 September 2025

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