Job no: 944871
Work type: Full time
Location: Adelaide Metro Southern
Categories: Medical, Public Health

Southern Adelaide Local Health Network – Flinders Medical Centre – Ophthalmology
Total Indicative Remuneration Package: $117,483 - $183,357 MDP2 (pro rata)
Multiple Positions Available | Full Time, Contract in line with the SMOEA

Embrace Excellence: Ophthalmology Registrar Role with SALHN!

As an Ophthalmology Service Registrar, you'll have the chance to make a lasting impact on patient lives by providing exceptional ophthalmic care. Collaborate with world-class specialists and utilize cutting-edge techniques to diagnose and treat a wide range of eye conditions. Embrace this rewarding opportunity to advance your career within a supportive, innovative healthcare environment.

The timetable will also include exposure to Consultant led subspecialty clinics and some, but limited exposure to Ophthalmic surgery.

About the role:
Reporting to the HoU for Ophthalmology, some of your duties as the registrar may involve:

Primarily dealing with acute management of ophthalmic disease.
Appropriate triaging of primary care referrals.
Teaching paraclinical staff and medical students in the clinic setting.
Ensuring the maintenance of comprehensive clinical records which document significant patient management decisions

Please note: As per the SMOEA 2022, the total term of employment with SA Health will be 3 years. Rotations following the initial 12 month allocation as Service Registrar will be determined in line with your training and SA Health’s requirements. This may include transfer to other SA Health locations to perform work appropriate to classification, skills and capabilities.

About you:
Bachelor of Medicine; Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS) or equivalent.
Registerable with the Medical Board of Australia as a Medical Practitioner.
Clinical experience and competence in the practice of Ophthalmology as expected for level of training.
Ability to communicate effectively with a wide range of people including colleagues and other professional staff.
Commitment to providing a quality service to patients and their families.
Ability to work as a member of a team and supervise junior medical staff.
Ability to participate in continuing medical education activities.

Please see the attached Role Description for additional information.

Want To Know More? Contact: Joanna Ross, Unit Secretary, (08) 8204 4624, Joanna.Ross@sa.gov.au

Application Closing Date: 11.55 pm Wednesday 9th September 2026

Attachments:
Ophthalmology Junior Service Registrar Role Description
Australian applicant guidelines
International applicant guidelines

Applicant Information:
Note: The Indicative Total Remuneration is inclusive of Award salary, Superannuation, and other monetary benefits. We also offer salary sacrifice benefits which provide the opportunity to save money by paying for some of your everyday expenses from your salary before it is taxed. Click here to find out more about salary packaging.
The South Australian public sector promotes diversity and flexible ways of working including part-time. Applicants are encouraged to discuss the flexible working arrangements for this role.
Appointment will be subject to a satisfactory Criminal History Check and Immunisation compliance as indicated on the Role description.
SA Health Services are required to implement the Addressing vaccine preventable disease: Occupational assessment, screening and vaccination policy in the workplace.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants are encouraged to apply. Job ref: 944871

Advertised: 26 Aug 2026 Cen. Australia Standard Time
Applications close: 09 Sep 2026 Cen. Australia Standard Time

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