Head of Unit -Surgical Ophthalmology Service

The Royal Victorian Eye and Ear Hospital is a world class specialist hospital in eye and ear care providing services across Victoria. As Australia’s only specialist eye, ear, nose and throat hospital, the Eye and Ear has been providing care for the senses for over 160 years. The Eye and Ear has almost 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. Every year the Eye and Ear cares for nearly 200,000 patients, with over 136,000 outpatients, over 42,000 emergency patients and over 14,000 inpatients. The hospital recently completed a major redevelopment to create a modern internal structure and to improve access for patients, visitors and staff.

Our Vision

We will inspire and advance specialist eye and ENT care

Our Mission

We improve health and wellbeing outcomes through excellence in:

1.           Clinical Care

2.           Teaching

3.           Education

4.           Research

5.           Innovation

Our Values - Integrity, Inclusive and Accessible Care, Collaboration, Excellence

About The Role

The Surgical Ophthalmology Service Head of Unit (HOU) is responsible for the effective professional and clinical leadership to SOS while meeting agreed operational, service delivery and financial performance targets. The SOS HOU will support the team to provide high-quality and timely patient-centred care across the Eye and Ear with responsibilities and duties as agreed upon with the HOU.

As a member of the Eye and Ear Senior Leadership Team, the HOU is responsible for providing leadership to achieve and uphold the Eye and Ear’s vision, mission and values, while implementing plans to meet the Strategic Plan. The SOS HOU will have extensive leadership experience within the Unit’s specialty area, including high-level skills and knowledge across all aspects of surgical ophthalmology. The HOU is also responsible for assisting in the recruiting, supervision and training of staff to maintain an effective workforce. 

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.

Centrally located, close to public transport and a short walk to the CBD, we offer considerable employee benefits, including salary packaging, subsidised car parking as well as educational support

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 or the people and culture department to discuss.

Please click on the links to the following documents:

Medical Staff Application Form:       Medical Staff Application Form 

Position Description:                       Head of Unit - Surgical Ophthalmology Service

For further information please contact Medical Workforce Unit Manager Dennis Lim at Dennis.Lim@eyeandear.org.au or telephone on 03 9929 8941

Application Close Date: 25th September 2025