General Ophthalmologists  -  sessional

The Royal Victorian Eye & Ear Hospital is a world leader in the provision of eye, ear, nose and throat services, education, and research and health promotion for the community.  From our main hospital in East Melbourne, our new site Eye and Ear on the Park and outpatient clinics around Victoria, we will provide overall care to around 250,000 patients per annum.

Our Vision

A world leader providing exceptional care

Our Mission

We aspire to be the world’s leading eye and ear health service through:

1. Outstanding patient experience
2. Exemplary leadership
3. Inspiring our people
4. Building a platform for the future

Our Values - Integrity, Care, Teamwork, Excellence

About the Appointment

The successful applicants will have the opportunity to join the Acute Ophthalmology Service (AOS), Surgical Ophthalmology Service (SOS) outpatient clinics and also our specialised Emergency Department. There may be some scope for specialty clinics also depending on their availability and your qualifications and experience.

The Ophthalmology Senior Medical Staff provide efficient, effective and timely patient-centred care within the Unit’s area of medicine and ensure the delivery of these clinical services is in line with best evidence-based practice and the NSQHSS.

 As a teaching hospital, candidates will be expected to have a track record of teaching junior medical staff as you will also be responsible for this task in a busy clinical setting.

 Successful applicants will be Fellows of the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Ophthalmologists (FRANZCO) and have current registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA).

We are centrally located, close to public transport and a short walk to the CBD, we offer considerable employee benefits, including salary packaging, subsidised car parking as well as educational support. The Eye and Ear is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing a work environment which is free from harassment or discrimination and promotes cultural diversity and awareness in the workplace.

A criminal history record check and evidence of a working with children check are required prior to commencement. Staff must also be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 (3 doses) and provide evidence of a current influenza vaccination. 

Salary in accordance with the Medical Specialists (Victorian Public Health Sector) (AMA Victoria/ASMOF) (Single Interest Employers) Enterprise Agreement 2022 – 2026.

SESSIONAL ANAESTHETISTS

Situated only minutes from the Melbourne CBD, The Royal Victorian Eye and Ear Hospital is a world class specialist hospital in eye and ear care providing services across Victoria. As Australia’s only specialist eye, ear, nose and throat hospital, the Eye and Ear has been providing care for the senses for 150 years. The Eye and Ear has almost 60 different outpatient clinics for the diagnosis, monitoring and treatment of vision and hearing loss and provides a 24-hour emergency eye and ear, nose and throat service. 

About the role:

An opportunity exists for Specialist Anaesthetists to join our team of approximately 80 VMOs in the Department of Anaesthesia at our East Melbourne location. You will be responsible for the provision of anaesthetic services for the 8 theatres and outpatient preadmission clinic.  You will participate in audits and educational duties including teaching and training for our provisional fellows and registrars.  Participation in the after hours oncall roster is expected.

Successful applicants will be Fellows of the Australian and New Zealand College of Anaesthetists (FANZCA) or equivalent. 

We offer attractive employment conditions, including free parking and salary packaging.

You will be required to undertake a police records check and provide evidence of a working with children check and COVID vaccination prior to commencement.