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• Southern Adelaide Local Health Network – Bedford Park – Surgical and Peri-Operative Medicine
• Total Indicative Remuneration Package: $117,483 - $183,357 MD02 (pro rata) | Fulltime- 3 Year Contract

Vitreoretinal Fellowship - Flinders Medical Centre (2027)

Flinders Medical Centre is offering a Vitreoretinal Fellowship commencing in early 2027, based within the Ophthalmology Department at South Australia's premier teaching hospital. This fellowship provides advanced subspecialty training in medical and surgical retina under the direct supervision of the vitreoretinal consultant team, with structured exposure to a high-volume and complex case mix drawn from a network serving over 400,000 patients annually.

The successful applicant will develop their surgical and clinical expertise across the breadth of vitreoretinal practice while contributing to inpatient, outpatient and operative services at the CSC Flinders Eye Centre. The role suits a motivated ophthalmologist who has completed the major part of their RANZCO training (or equivalent) and is seeking a year of focused subspecialty experience in a collegiate, academically active department with strong links to Flinders University and an established culture of teaching and research.

About the role: 

• The Vitreoretinal Fellow will be professionally responsible to the Head of Department, and other staff with delegated supervisory positions. The position requires an ability and willingness to work closely with all medical, nursing and allied health staff and including CSC Flinders Eye Centre
• Conducting inpatient, outpatient and/or procedural consultations of patients including assessing, analysing, diagnosing, managing, treating, educating and supporting patients presenting to them
• Ensuring the maintenance of comprehensive clinical records which document significant patient management decisions
• Contributing to the development of an integrated team approach and culture which is highly responsive to the needs of our consumers
• Monitoring and reviewing the ongoing management and treatment of patients assigned to their care

About you:

• Bachelor of Medicine; Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS) or equivalent and registerable as a medical practitioner with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA)
• Have completed 4 years of the RANZCO accredited training or equivalent
• Ability to participate in continuing medical education activities
• Proven experience in delivering high quality and safe care consistent with the National Safety and Quality Health Care Service Standards.

‘As per the SMOEA 2025, the total term of employment with SA Health will be 3 years. Rotations following the initial 12-month allocation as Advanced Trainee will be determined in line with your training and SA Health’s requirements. This may include transfer to other SA Health locations to perform work appropriate to classification, skills, and capabilities.’Please see the attached Role Description for additional information.

Want To Know More? Contact: SALHN Surgical TMO Unit, 8204 5887, health.surgicalTMOUnitSAPOM@sa.gov.au  

Application Closing Date: 11.55 pm Wednesday 20th May 2026

Attachments:

• Ophthalmology Registrar - Retinal Fellow Role Description
• Australian applicant guidelines
• International applicant guidelines

Applicant Information:

• Note: The Indicative Total Remuneration is inclusive of Award salary, Superannuation, and other monetary benefits.  We also offer salary sacrifice benefits which provide the opportunity to save money by paying for some of your everyday expenses from your salary before it is taxed. Click here to find out more about salary packaging.
• The South Australian public sector promotes diversity and flexible ways of working including part-time. Applicants are encouraged to discuss the flexible working arrangements for this role.
• Appointment will be subject to a satisfactory Criminal History Check and Immunisation compliance as indicated on the Role description.
• SA Health Services are required to implement the Addressing vaccine preventable disease: Occupational assessment, screening and vaccination policy in the workplace.
• Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants are encouraged to apply.  Job ref: 935900