2027 General Ophthalmology Fellow

Reference Number: 53502: 2027 General Ophthalmology Fellow
Employment Type: Fixed Term Full Time (FT)
Location: Northern Health (All Campuses)

About Northern Health:

As an organisation we have a clear focus on how we service and partner with our community, including our strategy of helping the community stay well when at home. Our reputation of community minded, inclusive and progressive is matched to none.

Northern Health is located in the rapidly growing northern suburbs with projected growth the biggest in the state. With a booming, culturally rich and diverse community, and less than an hour’s drive from the CBD (still within the bounds of Myki and ride-sharing), Melbourne’s North is fast becoming the place to be.

An opportunity exists for a General Ophthalmology Fellow to join the team at Northern Health for the 2027 medical year.

Northern Health is the major provider of acute, maternity, sub-acute, mental health, specialist, community and home-based services in Melbourne’s rapidly growing outer north.

Services are provided through our six main campuses:

Northern Hospital Epping, Broadmeadows Hospital, Bundoora Centre, Craigieburn and Mernda Community Hospitals, and Kilmore District Hospital. In addition, Mental Health Services are provided at Epping, Broadmeadows, Jacana, Preston, Mill Park and Coburg.

About the Role:

The Northern Health Ophthalmology Service is provided through the division of surgery. The NH Ophthalmology Unit provides its current medical and surgical services through Broadmeadows Hospital. NH Ophthalmology Unit has a partnership with RVEEH as it supports registrar training. NH Ophthalmology Unit is strongly supported by orthoptists as well as outpatient and theatre staff. The self-contained dedicated well-equipped outpatient clinic is located meters away from the state-of-the-art new day surgical unit (DSU) providing a very patient and clinician friendly work environment.

The post is innovative as it combines excellent surgical opportunities with clinical training in house as well as advanced learning opportunities at the Royal Victorian Eye and Ear Hospital. This is made possible by harmonizing timetables so all major teaching events by the fellow can be attended except in extenuating circumstances. In addition, a central location with services being delivered at Broadmeadows Hospital makes for easy access from most suburbs of Melbourne. There is no on-call and inter-site work is rare being occasional calls to see patients at Northern Hospital in Epping.

To be successful in this role you will have:

• Medical registration with the Medical Board of Australia under the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA)
• Applicants must have at least 3 years of accredited training
• Be able to perform phacoemulsification cataract surgery independently.

Next Steps . . .

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Applications close 3 June 2026

Why work at the Northern Health?

NH offer a range of benefits which support and reward staff both personally and professionally.

Our staff benefits include award winning facilities and campus partnerships, Professional development and events, an award winning Health and wellbeing program and financial benefits.

• Health and Wellbeing programs, including our new ‘Thrive’ program
• Flexibility in the workplace and extra leave options and support
• An inclusive and culturally safe space
• Access to salary packaging, EAP, our online library and onsite car parking

Work with us! Northern Health is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to attracting and retaining a diverse workforce which reflects the community we serve. Applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, as well as applicants who are LGBTIQ+, who have different abilities, or are from culturally and Linguistically Diverse Backgrounds are encouraged.