Advanced Cataract Surgery Fellow

Reference Number:53690:2027 Advanced Cataract Surgery 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.

Northern Health are seeking applications from motivated and suitably experienced Fellows to join the 2027 Advanced Cataract Surgery Fellow Department.

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.

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, Mernda and Coburg.

About the Role

The Department of Ophthalmology consists of:

• 8 Consultants
• 4 Orthoptists
• 1 Full-time Fellow and a second fellow in 2025 (this position) which is shared with the Eye and Ear
• 0.5 RANZCO accredited registrar

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 combines excellent surgical opportunities with clinical training in house as well as advanced learning opportunities at the Royal Victorian Eye and Ear Hospital.

Candidates are expected to be actively involved with Divisional, sub-specialty and unit audit, medical student, junior resident and registrar education and research including participating in the NH Research Program submitting research proposal/s with the desired aim being conference presentation or paper publication as part of their ongoing CME and personal development requirements

To be successful in this role you will have:

• At least two years of post-graduate experience in a tertiary hospital (Australia or recognised equivalent)
• Hold or ability to apply for medical registration under AHPRA
• Must be eligible for a working Visa with full work-rights if not an Australian citizen or permanent resident

Next Steps . . .

If this opportunity sounds like the next step in your career, then we would love to hear from you. Please click on the 'Apply' button and follow the prompts.

For further details, please refer to the Position Description. Alternatively, you can contact Northern Workforce Onboarding; ***email_hidden*** orJack Kane; [email protected]

Applications close 12 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
• Comprehensive Library services for learning, research, clinical decision-making, leisure and wellbeing (onsite and online)

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.