2027 Ophthalmology Registrar 5th Year | SALHN

• Southern Adelaide Local Health Network – Flinders Medical Centre – Ophthalmology
• Total Indicative Remuneration Package: $117,483 - $183,357 MD02 (pro rata)
• Full time - Long term contract till February 2030

Shape Your Specialist Career: Ophthalmology Registrar (Year 5) | Flinders Medical Centre, SALHN

5th Year Ophthalmology Registrar role at Flinders Medical Centre, SALHN — a structured three-year SA Health training pathway.

About the role: 

This position provides advanced ophthalmology care across inpatient, outpatient and subspecialty settings under consultant supervision. The role involves the assessment and management of complex ophthalmic conditions, supervision of junior medical staff, participation in teaching, research and quality improvement activities, and contribution to departmental leadership and service delivery. Opportunities for supervised surgical experience are provided in accordance with departmental requirements.

“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 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."

Duties for the role will include:

• Assess, diagnose and manage complex ophthalmic conditions in inpatient, outpatient, emergency and subspecialty settings.
• Provide safe, effective and evidence-based clinical care under consultant supervision.
• Participate in supervised ophthalmic surgical procedures as appropriate.
• Coordinate patient investigations, treatment plans and follow-up care.
• Supervise and support junior registrars, resident medical officers and interns.

• Bachelor of Medicine; Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS) or equivalent .
• To be registerable as a medical practitioner with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency.
  (AHPRA).
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively and professionally with patients, families, colleagues and other healthcare professionals.
• Demonstrated clinical experience and competence in ophthalmology commensurate with level of training.
• Have completed 4 years of the RANZCO accredited training or equivalent

Please see the attached Role Description for additional information.

Want To Know More? Contact: Joanna Ross, Unit Secretary of Ophthalmology, Ph:8204 4624, joanna.ross@sa.gov.au

Application Closing Date: 11.55 pm Tuesday 22nd of September 2026

Attachments:

• Ophthalmology 5th Year Registrar (Senior) 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: 948192