Reference Number: 53690 – 2027 Advanced Cataract Surgery Fellow Employment Type: Fixed Term Full Time (FT) Location Northern Health (All Campuses) About Northern Health We are focused on servicing and partnering with our community, with a strategy to keep the community healthy at home. Our reputation for being community‑minded, inclusive, and progressive is unmatched. Northern Health is located in the rapidly growing northern suburbs of Melbourne, a culturally rich and diverse area just under an hour’s drive from the CBD. We are a major provider of acute, maternity, sub‑acute, mental health, specialist, community, and home‑based services in Melbourne’s outer north. Services are provided through six main campuses: Northern Hospital Epping, Broadmeadows Hospital, Bundoora Centre, Craigieburn, Mernda Community Hospital, and Kilmore District Hospital. Mental health services are also 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 an additional 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 delivers current medical and surgical services through Broadmeadows Hospital, in partnership with RVEEH, supporting registrar training. The unit is strongly supported by orthoptists, outpatient and theatre staff, and is located in a self‑contained, well‑equipped outpatient clinic near the state‑of‑the‑art day surgical unit. The role combines excellent surgical opportunities with in‑house clinical training and 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 participation in the NH Research Program and submission of research proposals with the aim of conference presentations or paper publications as part of ongoing CME and professional development. Qualifications At least two years of post‑graduate experience in a tertiary hospital (Australia or recognised equivalent) Hold or be able to apply for medical registration under AHPRA Eligible for a working visa with full work rights if not an Australian citizen or permanent resident Closing Date Applications close 12 June 2026. Benefits Health and Well‑being 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) Northern Health is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to attracting and retaining a diverse workforce that reflects the community we serve. Applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, as well as LGBTIQ+ individuals, people with disabilities, and those from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds are encouraged. #J-18808-Ljbffr