Neuro Ophthalmology Consultant
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
Guiding Principles
- Integrity – We act ethically, accept personal accountability, communicate openly and honestly and treat everyone with trust and respect.
- Inclusive and Accessible Care – We are compassionate, thoughtful and responsive to the needs of our consumers
- Collaboration – We communicate openly, respect diversity of views and skills, and work effectively with partners and in multidisciplinary teams to deliver optimal outcomes
- Excellence – We give our personal best at all times, deliver exemplary care and experience, monitor performance, and seek continuous improvement through innovation.
About The Role
This is a part time fixed term position to backfill leave within the neuro ophthalmology unit between Feb 2026 – April 2027. The appointment will then be reviewed by the Medical Appointments and Credentialing Committee before renewal.
Sessions available include:
1. Wednesday PM neuro ophthalmology clinic
2. Wednesday AM neuro ophthalmology Telehealth clinic
The successful applicant(s) would ideally also attend unit meetings, multi-disciplinary meetings with rheumatology, relevant Monday Alumni meetings and participate in the Monday evening registrar teaching program.
In addition, the successful applicant can apply for clinical support time for non-clinical duties.
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: Neuro Ophthalmology Consultant
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: 05/02/2026
