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• Southern Adelaide Local Health Network – Flinders Medical Centre – Flinders Medical Centre
• Total Indicative Remuneration Package: $296,708 - $383,234 (Subject to Private Practice Arrangements)
• 3.75 Hours Per Week – Ongoing Position

Join our Ophthalmology Team!

An exciting opportunity exists for a Consultant Ophthalmologist with expertise in Oculoplastic to join the Ophthalmology Unit at Flinders Medical Centre. The successful applicant will provide specialist ophthalmology services with a focus on oculoplastic, orbital and lacrimal disorders, while also contributing to comprehensive general ophthalmology services. The role includes outpatient and inpatient care, surgery, participation in the after-hours on-call roster, teaching and supervision of trainees, and involvement in research, quality improvement and service development activities.

About the role: 

The Consultant Ophthalmologist (Oculoplastic) will:

• Provide specialist assessment, diagnosis and management of patients with oculoplastic, orbital and lacrimal conditions.
• Deliver comprehensive general ophthalmology care across a range of clinical settings.
• Perform elective and emergency ophthalmic surgical procedures.
• Participate in the Ophthalmology after-hours and on-call roster.
• Supervise and support ophthalmology registrars and other junior medical staff.
• Contribute to research, teaching, clinical governance and quality improvement initiatives within the Ophthalmology Unit.

About you:

To be successful in this role, you will possess:

• Fellowship of the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Ophthalmologists (RANZCO), or equivalent specialist qualifications.
• Eligibility for specialist registration with the Medical Board of Australia.
• Broad experience in general ophthalmology and demonstrated expertise in oculoplastic, orbital and lacrimal disorders.
• Strong communication, leadership and teamwork skills.
• A commitment to teaching, quality improvement and delivering high-quality patient-centred care.

Please see the attached Role Description for additional information.

What SALHN Offers:

• Salary packaging options.
• Flexible working arrangements.
• Access to education, research and professional development opportunities.
• A supportive and collaborative working environment.

Want To Know More? Contact: Joanna Ross, Unit Secretary of Ophthalmology, 08 8204 4624, Health.SALHNSAPOMOphthalmologyDept@sa.gov.au

Application Closing Date: 11.55 pm Sunday 20th September 2026

Attachments:

• Oculoplastics Consultant 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: 949640