We are currently looking for a suitably experienced Ophthalmology Staff Specialist seeking a permanent role in Northern Queensland (Multiple positions available).

This is a great opportunity for a rewarding career change at a large regional tertiary referral hospital with a growing role in teaching and the professional development of Interns, HMOs and Registrars. The department are flexible on either a Full Time Staff Specialist appointment or Part Time appointment/s.

The successful candidate/s will provide comprehensive ophthalmology services across a wide range of pathologies and patient age within the Department of Ophthalmology. Working within the team charter of Ophthalmology to build a collegiate team and happy workplace. The incumbent provides support to the Director Ophthalmology in leading and participating in service development activities in respect of the Ophthalmology Department within their realm of responsibility.

This is a great opportunity to join a health service that is passionate about improving the health and lives of the North Queensland community. Striving to be a leader in health care, research and education for regional Australia, and, as one of the region’s largest employers. This health service is one of the most geographically dispersed catchments, supporting a population of almost 250,000 people. Home to North Queensland’s only tertiary hospital, supporting a referral catchment of almost 700,000 people. Staff provide a person-centred approach to care, and we are passionate about living our values of integrity, compassion, accountability, respect and engagement in everything we do.

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• Be registered or be eligible for specialist registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA).


• Fellowship of the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Ophthalmologists or equivalent or evidence of working towards this. Candidates who will be obtaining fellowship in the near future are encouraged to apply. Appointment will be at a lower classification level until minimum requirements for the Staff Specialist classification are obtained.

• Salary range of $204,206 - $258,910 p.a. (full-time) or $97.84 - $124.05 p.h. (part-time) (+ applicable allowances/benefits)


• 17.5% Recreational Leave Loading and 12.75% Employer Contribution to Superannuation


• Attraction and retention incentive allowance (50% base salary) 


• Regional and rural attraction allowance (5% base salary) 


• Motor vehicle allowance between $21,000 and $25,500 p.a. 


• Professional development allowance of $21,500 p.a. + 3.6 weeks p.a. leave

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For further information, please send your most up to date CV to Jonathan Gregory by selecting the 'Apply' button below, or please call a member of our permanent team in London on +44 (0) 333 444 2000 or in Australia on 1300 900 100.