Fellow - Neuro-Ophthalmology (RVEEH) - July 2026

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.

Applications are invited for the 2026 part-time position of Fellow, Neuro-ophthalmology. The Alfred Health Neuro-ophthalmology Service (NOPH) was established in 2018 in close collaboration with the Neuro-ophthalmology Service (ENOP) at The Royal Victorian Eye and Ear Hospital. 

This position will participate in the Neuro-ophthalmology Services at Alfred Health and RVEEH.  

The appointee must be a legally qualified medical practitioner, registered or registrable with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency. Appointees during their final year of advanced training in Neurology or Ophthalmology will be considered. Appointees can also be registered Fellows of the Royal Australasian College of Physicians or Royal Australasian College of Ophthalmologists. Demonstrable relevant knowledge and experience in Neurology and/or Ophthalmology, or preferably, in Neuro-ophthalmology, is required. Experience in teaching is desirable.  The appointee will be required to enrol in an MPhil or PhD degree with an appropriate neuro-ophthalmology research project funded by an additional scholarship provided. 

A substantive position is held with RVEEH. 

This position is 0.2 EFT 17.2 hours per fortnight

Enquiries: A/Prof Anneke van der Walt on Anneke.vanderwalt@monash.edu

Applications close: 3rd 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.

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