2027 Ophthalmology Fellow

Employment Type -  Temporary Full Time

Hours per fortnight - 86 

Job Category - Medical - Registrar

Req Id - 7893 

2027 Barwon Health Ophthalmology Fellow

• Build your career with Victoria’s largest regional health service
• Join a supportive, high-performing team making a real community impact
• Temporary full time (86 hours per fortnight) until 06/02/2028

About the role

Applications are invited from advanced Ophthalmology trainees for a 12 month Full-time General Ophthalmology Fellowship ( 5th year position ) at University Hospital Geelong in 2027.

(6 month blocks are considered.)

Candidates will be expected to have successfully completed their RACE exams or be a provisional Fellow and be able to operate independently.

For further information please contact Silvana Eskander via outpatientsophthalmology@barwonhealth.org.au

If you have the qualifications and aptitude along with excellent interpersonal skills and the commitment to improving patient care, this may be the role for you!

The successful applicants will also assist in general reporting and participate in the roster for after-hours, on-call and recall by the unit.

Key responsibilities

• Full-time duties include:
• At least 2 operating lists per week
• At least four OPD/Surgical clinics per week
• Sub-speciality interest can be accommodated both in clinics and theatre
• Supervision of junior and senior registrars
• One in 8 weeks on-call
• Medical student/optometry student teaching
• Colac Area Health occasional clinical day

The Ophthalmology Unit is well supported with 13 Consultants with subspecialty training in Medical and Surgical Retina, Glaucoma, Oculoplastics, Cornea, Oncology, Paediatrics and Strabismus. 

There are 2 Accredited Registrars, one unaccredited registrar and Orthoptic support.

The Unit provides Ophthalmology services to a large mix of general hospital patients, including accepting Eye trauma/Emergencies from the whole South West region of Victoria providing exposure to a wide range of Ophthalmic conditions.

Position Description

Please note Barwon Health will only contact you via our official email and never use unconventional means, such as text messaging or other services

Barwon Health staff benefits

• Excellent working conditions and a strong sense of job satisfaction
• A vibrant staff wellbeing program and access to our 24/7 Employee Assistance Program
• Extensive professional development opportunities
• Attractive salary packaging benefits
• • Living expenses capped at $9,010
  • Meals and entertainment capped at $2,650

For more information about working at Barwon Health, please click here

Diversity and inclusion

Barwon Health is an inclusive and welcoming employer, committed to reflecting the diverse communities we serve. We value and celebrate people of all genders, sexual orientations, cultural backgrounds, faiths, abilities, family structures, and identities, and encourage applications from Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability, culturally and linguistically diverse communities, and members of the LGBTIQA+ community.

Child safety

We are strongly committed to the safety and wellbeing of all children and young people. Click here for further information on the Victorian Government’s Child Safe Standards

Additional information

If you need adjustments to participate in the recruitment process, please contact us at peopleassist@barwonhealth.org.au

All appointments are subject to:

• Satisfactory Police Record Check
• Immunisation Status Clearance
• Working with Children Check (if applicable)

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. Please note: We do not accept resumes via email.

Contact person: Silvana Eskander

Email: outpatientsophthalmology@barwonhealth.org.au

Application closing date: 1 July 2026