Work Type: Part-time
Salary: $1 - $1
Grade: Grade not specified
Occupation: Health and allied health
Location: Melbourne - CBD and Inner Metro suburbs
Reference: 14057
About the Role:
The RCH Ophthalmology Department is seeking a Consultant Ophthalmologist with a subspecialty in Paediatric Ophthalmology to join the team .
You will be responsible for delivering paediatric ophthalmic care to referred inpatients and outpatients of the Royal Children's Hospital Ophthalmology Department. You will work in a supportive team environment, comprising of ophthalmologists, orthoptists and junior medical staff. Additional responsibilites within the role include (but are not limited to) providing active clinical supervision and training to junior medical staff, medical students and allied health colleagues and students.
We are seeking an ophthalmologist with experience and strong clinical skills in general paediatric eye care provision, who has a positive mindset and demonstrates strong skills in communication and collaboration.
What you'll achieve:
• Providing paediatric ophthalmic care to referred inpatients and outpatients in the RCH Ophthalmology outpatient clinic and surgical setting.
• Providing interdepartmental consultation service as required to patients under the care of RCH and to liaise in a timely and effective manner with internal colleagues.
• Working within the scope of practice relevant to the role - which will be determined with the Director, Department of Ophthalmology
• Being actively involved in supervision and training of ophthalmology registrars, ophthalmology fellows, medical students, orthoptists and orthoptic students.
• Contributing to department meetings and auditing processes.
• Involvement in department clinical research activities.
• Keeping accurate, timely and concise clinical documentaion of all episodes of patient care in the patient's medical record.
Your skills and experience:
• Legal qualifications as a medical practitioner
• FRANZCO or equivalent
• Experience in paediatric ophthalmology
• A high level of relevant ophthalmic clinical skills in the outpatient and operating settings
• Excellent communication skills with children, their families, and all levels of staff and a positive attitude and demonstrated capacity to work harmoniously and collaboratively within a team
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Application process
To apply, you will need a resume and a tailored cover letter outlining your skills, experience, and suitability for the position in line with the requirements of the position description. You must attach certified credentials and a completed “SMS Application for Appointment Form”. Shortlisting for this position will commence immediately, we encourage you to apply promptly!
Why work at the RCH?
RCH enjoys high employee engagement and is committed to staff safety and a positive culture through enactment of our Compact. We offer the opportunity to work in world-class facilities, surrounded by Royal Park and only a short tram trip from the heart of Melbourne city.
We also offer discounted staff parking, salary packaging, and an award-winning health and wellbeing program.
The RCH is committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people from culturally and/or linguistically diverse background, all members of the LGBTQI community and people with disability.
It is a requirement of your employment that you be fully vaccinated against Influenza annually for Category A and B roles, in compliance with any public health orders in place at the relevant time, unless you have a medical exception in line with those public health orders, which has been accepted by The Royal Children’s Hospital. Applicants will be required to provide their Australian Government Immunisation History Statement, it is a requirement of the RCH to collect, record and hold vaccination information.
It is also a requirement of your employment that you comply with any direction given by The Royal Children’s Hospital that you be vaccinated against, or prove immunity to, any other disease, unless you have a relevant exemption
Are you ready to join our team?
Apply online by clicking on the “Apply” button
Applications close 4 November 2025