Fellow - Vitreo Retinal Unit

As Australia's only specialist eye, ear, nose and throat hospital, the Royal Victorian Eye and Ear Hospital's (the Eye and Ear) has been providing care for the senses for over 160 years. The Eye and Ear has over 90 different outpatient clinics for the diagnosis, monitoring and treatment of vision and hearing loss and provides a 24-hour emergency eye and ear, nose, and throat service. The Eye and Ear provides care annually for 160,000 outpatients, 45,000 emergency patients and over 16,000 inpatients.

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• Integrity - We act ethically, accept personal accountability, communicate openly and honestly and treat everyone with trust and respect
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https://eyeandear.org.au/about/publications/strategic-plan/

The Eye and Ear is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing a work environment that is free from harassment or discrimination and promotes inclusion, equity, diversity and cultural awareness in the workplace. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people from culturally and/or linguistically diverse backgrounds, all members of the LGBTQI community and people with disability.

We work collaboratively with hospitals to deliver the right care, in the right place, at the right time. The Eye and Ear is committed to the Child Safe Standards.

The Eye and Ear is a smoke free environment.

About the Role

Vitreoretinal Fellow

Commencement 1 February 2027, or earlier by mutual agreement, with the appointment ending 6 February 2028

The Vitreoretinal (VR) Unit at The Royal Victorian Eye and Ear Hospital is the largest VR unit in Australia. There are twelve visiting Vitreoretinal Surgeons and the clinical exposure is wide, ranging from acute management of retinal detachments and posterior segment trauma, to elective procedures such as macular surgery. In addition to VR exposure, the fellows attend the Ocular Oncology Clinic, Medical Retina Clinic, laser lists and medical retina injection clinics, and liaise closely with the Ocular Immunology Clinic.  There are two to three vitreoretinal consulting clinics each week.

The Fellows are expected to attend the clinics, assess patients and discuss and plan their management with the consulting staff.

There are three to five operating sessions per week, as well as emergency operating sessions.  The Fellows participate in surgery, both as the operating surgeon or the assistant, depending on the complexity of the case. Fellows can expect to perform 400-600 cases as primary surgeon and should be able to manage a complete range of vitreoretinal conditions by the end of their year, including retinal detachments, macular surgery, trauma, endophthalmitis and vitreoretinal manifestations of diabetic eye disease.

Fellows will participate in the Unit’s busy on-call roster. This is generally on an alternate week basis, with provisions for annual and conference leave.

Salary and conditions of employment will be in accordance with the Doctors in Training (Victorian Public Health Sector) (AMA Victoria/ASMOF) (Single Interest Employers) Enterprise Agreement 2022-2026.

The Eye and Ear is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing a work environment free from harassment or discrimination and to promoting cultural diversity and awareness in the workplace.

The Eye and Ear is a smoke free environment.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are strongly encouraged to apply.  

At The Royal Victorian Eye and Ear Hospital, we are committed to supporting people with disability to gain employment and develop their careers; we encourage you to apply. If you would like further information about this role, please contact the hiring manager. 

All appointments are subject to a satisfactory Police Record Check, a working with children check (if applicable) and evidence of vaccination status. All staff must be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 (3 doses) and for clinical staff, patient facing staff and staff working in clinical areas, it is a mandatory requirement to provide evidence of a current influenza vaccination.

Please click on the links to the following documents:

Medical Staff Application Form:       Medical Staff Application Form

Application Guidelines:                    Application Guidelines for Junior Medical Staff

Position Description:                        Vitreoretinal Fellow

For further information please contact  juniormedicalstaffrecruitment@eyeandear.org.au  or  telephone the JMS Coordinator on (61 3) 9929 8191

Application Close Date: 13 December 2026 (but will be reviewed as they are received, and suitable candidates may be contacted prior to the closing date)