Job Description

South West Healthcare is seeking a Specialist Opthalmologist to join our expert medical team at the Warrnambool campus. Working alongside fellow Specialists, you will play a key role in delivering high-quality specialist care to communities across south west Victoria.

As the region's leading clinical and specialist referral centre, South West Healthcare continues to expand its services. This role focuses on clinical care while offering opportunities for teaching and research in partnership with Deakin University's Rural Clinical School.

If you're a dedicated Opthalmologist looking to make a meaningful impact in a growing healthcare setting, we encourage you to apply.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver exceptional patient care through ward rounds, outpatient clinics, and supervision of junior doctors.
• Lead evidence-based practice improvements and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams.
• Participate in clinical audits, quality improvement initiatives, and guideline development.
• Contribute to education and research in partnership with Deakin University.

Position Overview

• Appointments up to full time.
• Competitive remuneration based on experience

What You Bring

• AHPRA registration as a medical practitioner.
• Extensive experience and specialist training in Opthalmology.
• Fellowship of the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Opthalmologists (RANZCO) or equivalent specialist qualifications.
• Commitment to ongoing professional development and education.
• Experience in teaching and mentoring medical students, junior doctors, and allied health staff.
• Interest in research and academic collaboration.

Join us and be part of a leading healthcare team dedicated to excellence in patient care, education, and innovation.

What we offer

You will enjoy benefits such as:

• Excellent salary packaging options including meals & entertainment, novated leasing and additional superannuation contributions
• Internal and external professional development opportunities
• Ongoing clinical supervision
• A range of internal development opportunities focusing on personal development such as resilience and mentoring workshops and comprehensive leadership programs
• Excellent terms and conditions of employment

Who we are

As an organisation SWH prides themselves on their values; Care, Respect, Excellence, Integrity and Leadership and their overall dedication to the local community. Learn more about SWH here.

SWH is the largest health service in South West Victoria, providing acute, mental health, rehabilitation, and aged care together with an extensive range of primary and community health services across the South West catchment. SWH is the lead agency for the South West Local Health Service Network, presenting an exciting opportunity for SWH to provide strong leadership and support across the entire region. With a population of 39,000 and a catchment of 100,000 Warrnambool is the regional centre to Victoria's Great South Coast.

To learn about the vibrant town and region please visit: http://www.warrnambool.com/

How to apply

Submit your application by selecting the Apply button below and include a cover letter and resume by Tuesday 14 July 2026. Please ensure you address the selection criteria as outlined in the position description.

Employment Terms and Conditions will be in line with the Medical Specialists Victorian Public Health Sector AMA Victoria ASMOF Single Interest Employers Enterprise Agreement 2022-2026

The successful applicant will be required to be eligible for and undergo the following:

• Police Record Check
• Employee Working with Children's Check
• Current Immunisation status

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