2026 Ophthalmology Fellow

2026 Ophthalmology Fellow  

• Location: Footscray/Sunshine  

• Employment Type: Full-Time  

• Salary: HM25 – HM30  

About the role:

The Western Health Ophthalmology Unit is looking to appoint an enthusiastic Fellow for a 6 or 12 month fixed term contract to join our team in providing evidence based best practice in 2026. 

The successful applicant will join an established team providing services to one of the fastest growing regions in Australia with a projected population growth of 33% over the next 15 years. 

Western Health has undergone a major redevelopment which has seen the expansion of its core services across all campuses. The Unit provides a 24-hour service with a Registrar and a Consultant on-call at Footscray Hospital with an emergency paediatric service at the Sunshine campus.  The unit is support by a dedicated Nurse Liaison to assist with the Hospital of all elective lists. 

Key responsibilities: 

• Work under the supervision and support of the Head of Unit or Receiving Consultant to further develop general clinical and decision-making skills 

• Perform unit duties as delegated by the Unit Head or Receiving Consultant in accordance with Western Health policies and procedures and relevant legislation 

• Ensure quality patient care via clinical assessment, admissions and development of management plans 

• Provide day to day clinical management of patients and ensure attendance at ward rounds 

• Provide supervision for the clinical activities of the junior medical staff on the unit, according to the level of experience of the individual  

About you: 

• Have a primary medical qualification MBBS or equivalent  
• Hold current AHPRA registration as a Medical Practitioner 
• Have relevant clinical experience in area of discipline 
• Are committed to ongoing CPD as well as teaching and supervision of Junior medical staff  

Position Description

Contact Person: Prof John Mckenzie

Title: Head of Unit Ophthalmology

Email: John.McKenzie@wh.org.au

Applications close at 11:59pm on 2 June 2025. 

About Western Health 

Western Health is one of the largest healthcare providers in Victoria, caring for a vibrant, diverse and rapidly growing community of one million people in Melbourne’s western suburbs.   

With more than 13,000 staff, Western Health delivers 800,000+ occasions of care every year, providing high-quality, person-centred care across every life stage.  

We provide a combination of hospital, community-based, at-home and in-reach services to aged, adult and paediatric patients and newborn babies. Specialties include 

oncology, renal, mental health, women’s health and maternity, chronic diseases, geriatrics and cardiology.  

We have remarkable strengths in chronic disease, complex care and developing innovative and sustainable healthcare solutions. Our experience at the coalface of healthcare delivery for some of Australia’s most culturally and socioeconomically diverse and vulnerable populations provides us with unique insights into the most pressing health challenges. We have remarkable strengths in chronic disease, complex care and developing innovative and sustainable healthcare solutions.  

Western Health operates four acute public hospitals: Sunshine Hospital (including Joan Kirner Women’s and Children’s), Footscray Hospital, Williamstown Hospital and Bacchus Marsh Hospital. We also operate Sunbury Community Hospital, Sunshine Mental Health and Wellbeing Centre, Melton Health and Community Services, Bacchus Marsh Community Health Centre, Caroline Springs Community Health Centre and Grant Lodge Residential Aged Care in Bacchus Marsh. Western Health also provides the primary healthcare service at the Dame Phyllis Frost Centre, a women’s prison located in Ravenhall. 

Why join us? 

Compensation and benefits 

• Competitive salary packages aligned with market standards. 

• Health and wellbeing programs, including flexible work arrangements. 

• Scholarships and grants to support your continuous learning journey. 

Learning and development opportunities 

• Access the Western Health Learning Academy (WHA) for personalised learning pathways. 

• Professional growth programs, including postgraduate studies and clinical education. 

• Mentorship and career support. 

Community impact and inclusion 

• Make a meaningful difference in patients’ lives through compassionate care. 

• Join a workforce that champions diversity and inclusion. 

• Engage in community wellbeing initiatives and groundbreaking healthcare research. 

Organisational culture and environment 

• Thrive in a collaborative, compassionate and innovative team environment. 

• Be part of a culture that celebrates continuous improvement and excellence in healthcare. 

Ready to make an impact? 

If you’re passionate about providing leadership and management of patients and undertaking clinical duties, we’d love to hear from you. Simply click on the “apply” button and follow the prompts. 

If you are currently employed at Western Health, please ensure you sign in through the 'Employee Login' via the external Careers Page or access the Careers Page via the intranet before applying.  

Western Health is an equal opportunity employer committed to attracting and retaining diversity in our workforce. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. 

Western Health is committed to providing a safe environment for the children and young people who are involved in our services, sites and operations. We follow and abide by all legislative requirements to keep children and young people safe. 

All appointments are made subject to a satisfactory Police Record Check, an Immunisation Status Clearance and a Working with Children Check (if applicable). 

Western Health does not accept unsolicited resumes/applications from recruitment agencies.