2027 Ophthalmology Senior Registrar or Fellow
Cranbourne, VIC, AU, 3977
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About the Ophthalmology Unit
The Ophthalmology Unit provides clinical services at MMC Clayton and Cranbourne Community Hospital. Surgical services at the Cranbourne Day Surgery provide the second highest annual number of cataract operations in Victoria, with a smaller surgical service at MMC and MCH. On-call emergency services are provided at MMC, Dandenong, Casey, Moorabbin and Victorian Heart Hospitals and Kingston Centre. Paediatric clinical services are provided to Monash Children’s Hospital and Sandringham Hospital. The Unit comprises the Director of Unit, twenty-seven sessional consultants and seven orthoptists.
About the role
Applications are invited to apply for the positions of Ophthalmology Senior Registrar or Ophthalmology Cataract and Medical Retina Fellow.
The successful applicants will work in a busy ophthalmology department with extensive experience in all aspects of ophthalmology. In this role, you will provide clinical and surgical services in a range of settings. This includes the multidisciplinary preadmission clinic for patients referred by community ophthalmologists and optometrists, and postoperative assessment. Outpatient clinics provide inpatient and outpatient referral services for both adult and paediatric populations and cover all aspects of ophthalmology including medical and surgical retina, paediatrics/ocular motility, corneal and oculoplastics. As part of the largest health network in Victoria, the ophthalmic cases are often associated with complex medical problems.
Our team provides an innovative and positive team-based culture, where you will be able to work independently, while still being part of a multidisciplinary team focused on quality patient care and efficient service provision that meets the needs of our diverse community.
About You:
To ensure your success in this role you will bring the following demonstrated skills, experience and knowledge/attitude:
You will demonstrate the ability to work within a multidisciplinary team providing quality patient-centred care.
The following clinical and surgical skills are desirable:
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The ability to perform routine cataract surgery independently
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The ability to perform intravitreal injections and retinal laser
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The ability to perform ROP screening of low-risk neonates
Mandatory requirements of the role:
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Primary medical degree (MBBS) or equivalent
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All candidates will require Australian working rights
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Registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (Ahpra)
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Employee Working with Children's Check
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Two Satisfactory Reference Checks
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Clear police check conducted within the last three months
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Current Drivers Licence
Referee Request:
As part of your application, please complete the referee request form at least twice (preferably three times) to ensure we receive a minimum of two references.
Request Referee Details: Form Link
Once you submit the form, an automated request will be sent to each referee. You will receive an email notification when a referee has submitted their reference.
Please note that it is your responsibility to ensure your referees complete their submissions before the application deadline. Reference responses will be considered as part of your application.
For a confidential discussion and to explore this opportunity further, please reach out to Ms Linda Santamaria via email linda.santamaria@monashhealth.org.
Position Description for Ophthalmology Fellow can be found here
Position Description for Ophthalmology Senior Registrar can be found here
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Our teams play a critical role in bringing our new strategy to life, challenging traditional approaches, embracing innovation, and ensuring every appointment reflects our commitment to equity, transparency and excellence.
You’ll be encouraged to share ideas, contribute to improvement initiatives, and grow alongside experienced professionals who are passionate about what they do.
We are Full Hearted, Open Minded and All In, enabling excellent service delivery and a positive candidate and employee experience every time.
We recognise the value of equal employment opportunity. We are committed to patient safety, promoting fairness, equity and diversity in the workplace and to Child Safe Standards.
How to Apply
Applications are accepted via the Monash Health online EHub system. For information including how to apply and probity check requirements, please click here for the ‘Application Guide’
Applications will be screened upon receipt and selection activity may commence prior to the closing date.
Applications close: 16 June, 2026