Glaucoma/Neurophthalmology Fellow
The closing date to submit applications for this vacancy has been extended.
Please note this is for the 2025 Fellow Intake.
This is a Recruitment Pool for Fixed Term Part Time appointments for 12 months with the possibility of extension(s).
Suitable applicants will be placed in a pool from which appointments may be made when similar vacancies occur. Appointments may be made from this pool until 31/12/2025.
Position Profile:
We are looking for a highly capable and values-driven fellow to join our Ophthalmology team at Sir Charles Gairdner Hospital. You will be a driven and innovative individual whose actions, interactions and partnerships achieve high quality patient care. You will have the opportunity to embody the NMHS Values and make a real difference by providing safe quality care through expertise and teamwork. The Glaucoma/Neurophthalmology fellow will work in the Ophthalmology department to provide an excellent service to patients in the North Metro Catchment.
Area Profile:
Sir Charles Gairdner Hospital (SCGH) is a >600 bed tertiary hospital located at the Queen Elizabeth II Medical Centre 4km from Perth City centre. SCGH provides a comprehensive range of clinical services including trauma, emergency and critical care, orthopaedics, general medicine, general and specialist surgery and cardiac care. It houses the state’s only comprehensive cancer treatment centre – the largest in the state - and is the state’s principal hospital for neurosurgery and liver transplants.
Employee Benefits: Our employees enjoy an amazing range of benefits which may include (in line with operational requirements):
- Professional development and Study Leave/assistance as outlined in the WA Health AMA Industrial Agreement.
- Access to generous salary packaging
- Flexible working arrangements.
- Flexible leave arrangements.
- Employer superannuation contribution - For information on superannuation go to: http://www.treasury.wa.gov.au/Superannuation/Employees/Overview/
Conditions of Service: The terms and conditions of service are in accordance with the WA Health System – Medical Practitioners – AMA Industrial Agreement; https://ww2.health.wa.gov.au/AMA award
For Further Job Related Information: We encourage you to contact Dr Pav Gounder on 08 6457 4718.
To Apply:
Applicants are requested to apply online via MedCareersWA (Please note: Applicants must have a current, valid email address in order to apply online. This email address will be used for communication with applicants). Emailed applications will not be accepted.
Applicants must provide the following documents as part of their application in order to be considered for appointment:
- A detailed curriculum vitae (of no more than 4 A4 pages) including the names and contact details of 2 x referees. Your CV must provide a summary of your experience in the context of the advertised vacancy.
- Applicants are advised to write a statement addressing the selection criteria Answers to these questions are a requirement for assessment against the selection criteria, considered by the panel
Applicant documents should be complete and ready to attach prior to applying online. Please ensure you allow sufficient time to complete the online application process.
Multiple applications will not be considered in their entirety. Where multiple applications are uploaded, the last document to be uploaded will be the only document accepted and considered by the panel.
APPLICATIONS SUBMITTED WITHOUT A CURRICULUM VITAE (CV) / RESUME WILL BE INVALID.
If you experience difficulties while applying online, please contact MedCareersWA@health.wa.gov.au
WA Health engages staff in positions of trust and responsibility. WA Health policies require applicants to undertake criminal records screening and integrity checking as part of the appointment process. Referees may also be asked to comment on an applicant’s integrity and past demonstration of ethical behaviour.
WA Health is committed to eliminating all forms of discrimination in the provision of our service. We embrace diversity and strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people from culturally diverse backgrounds and people with disabilities. WA Health supports flexible working practices within the context of a quality health service. WA Health is committed to a smoke-free environment across all buildings, grounds and vehicles.
Other Conditions:
- This position is subject to a Western Australian Working With Children (WWC) Check. For further information please refer to the WWC website at: https://workingwithchildren.wa.gov.au
- North Metropolitan Health Service will only accept applications that are lodged with the express permission of the applicant and containing all necessary information, including personal contact details. We will not accept unsolicited applications or CVs from recruitment agencies and/or search firms and we will not pay fees to any such organisation unless arranged with the provider prior to advertising a vacancy.
- Suitable candidates to this recruitment process may also be accessed/offered employment by other employers within the WA Health system (e.g. South Metropolitan Health Service, North Metropolitan Health Service, East Metropolitan Health Service, WA Country Health Service, or Child and Adolescent Health Service).
Lodgement is system generated. Any submissions on, or after, 4:00pm AWST will not be accepted.
Attachments:
Job Description Form: 
Fellow - Glaucoma Neurophthalmology - 006821 - MP 1-2 - 2025 JDF.pdf
WWC: WWC Applicant Advice 2017.pdf
Guide: 2024 Registrar Application Guide V2_ENDORSED.pdf
MedCareers Ref 492631 / VCID 948256
