Specialist in Ophthalmology (Fractional)

Bayside Health

Bayside Health is a public health service delivering high-quality care across every stage of life for close to 1.2 million people living in metropolitan Melbourne, the Mornington Peninsula, Koo Wee Rup, Bass Coast and Southern Gippsland. We have more than 15 main sites, including hospitals, centres and clinics that provide comprehensive care from welcoming newborns to supporting older people and a full range of services in between. More than 22,000 dedicated staff are focused on providing exceptional, equitable, and locally connected care through shared expertise, compassion, and a commitment to continuous growth. Education and training are central to staff development as we encourage all employees to strive and thrive. Bayside Health was formed following the merger of Alfred Health, Bass Coast Health, Gippsland Southern Health Service, Kooweerup Regional Health Service and Peninsula Health on 1 January 2026.

About the Unit

The Ophthalmology unit treats and care for eye disease related to diabetes, patients with cataracts, infection and inflammation, traumatic disease, immunological disorders and transplantation, oculomotility disorders, age-related macular degeneration, corneal transplantation and keratoconus management. The ophthalmology unit has an active research arm and is heavily involved in medical student and optometry and orthoptic teaching. 

About the Position

Applications are invited for the positions of Specialist in Ophthalmology (Fractional) commencing as soon as possible, with the below positions available:

1. General/oculoplastics fractional ophthalmologist working 4.5 hours per week.
2. Medical retina/uveitis fractional ophthalmologist working 2 hours per week.

Qualifications and Experience

Applicants must be legally qualified practitioners, registered or registrable with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency and a Fellow of the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Ophthalmologists. Demonstrable relevant knowledge and experience in Ophthalmology is required as well as meeting Alfred Health requirements for credentialing and scope of practice in Ophthalmology.

Enquiries: Mr David Van Der Straaten, Director Ophthalmology D.VanDerStraaten@alfred.org.au or 9076 3196.

Applications close: Sunday, 5 April 2026

We embrace diversity and strive to have a workforce that reflects the communities we serve. We actively encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, and people of all genders, sexualities, and cultural backgrounds.

If you require adjustments to the recruitment and selection process, or require an alternative format to any of the application materials, please don’t hesitate to get in touch with the contact person listed on this ad.

In accordance with the Health Services Amendment (Mandatory Vaccination of Healthcare Workers) Act 2020, health care workers in Category A or B roles (as determined by the department’s risk ratings) are required to be vaccinated against influenza or hold an acceptable medical exemption.