Visiting Medical Officer – up to 2 Positions

Visiting Medical Officer – up to 2 Positions (Until 30 June 2027) Department of Ophthalmology – Oculoplastic Surgery, Westmead Hospital To apply: complete an online application by clicking the link below: APPLY HERE Successful applicant(s) will be expected to participate in the Ophthalmology clinics, perform operative procedures to an appropriate standard, supervise registrars and residents, and contribute to teaching and education. Appointee(s) may be eligible for credentialing and privileging across all other facilities in the Western Sydney Local Health District. The Department of Ophthalmology at Westmead is a multidisciplinary service providing outpatient and inpatient assessment services, ophthalmic surgical services and community‑based chronic care management. The multidisciplinary team includes Medical, Nursing, Allied Health (Orthoptic), Administrative, Community based & Managerial staff to support a high‑demand service that sees approximately 28,000 outpatient occasions, 2,000 surgical occasions and 700 community‑based occasions of service per year. The outpatient ophthalmology service sees patients with acute, chronic and emergency eye conditions, performs routine and emergency eye surgery, and offers a 24/7 on‑call system for Westmead Hospital. Oculoplastic surgery services include management of eyelid malpositions, eyelid skin cancers, lacrimal surgery, management of thyroid eye disease, adnexal trauma and orbital surgery. The department collaborates with other medical and surgical specialties, including plastic surgery, maxillo‑facial surgery, neurosurgery and otolaryngology. ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS FOR APPOINTMENT Possess or be eligible for registration with the Medical Board of Australia and Fellowship of the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Ophthalmologists (FRANZCO) or equivalent as provided for in the Health Insurance Act 1997. Must have Australian Citizenship or Permanent Australian Residency. Must hold a current NSW Environment Protection Authority licence (if applicable). Sound clinical knowledge in oculoplastic, lacrimal and orbital surgery, including completion of at least one year of an oculoplastic surgery fellowship. Applicants must have Australian Fellowship/Specialist Registration. Conditions of appointment are in accordance with the Health Services Act 1997 and Public Hospitals (Visiting Medical Officers Sessional Contracts) Determination 2014. SELECTION CRITERIA Qualifications and credentials required for core scope of practice in the specialty: Possess or be eligible for registration with the Medical Board of Australia and Fellowship of the Royal Australian & New Zealand College of Ophthalmologists (RANZCO) or equivalent as provided for in the Health Insurance Act 1997. Sound clinical knowledge in ophthalmology and oculoplastic surgery demonstrated through completion of at least one year of oculoplastic surgery fellowship. Experience and involvement in quality assurance activities and evidence‑based practice. Demonstrated commitment to teaching and supervision. Familiarity with research concepts and commitment to support basic, applied or clinical research within the Department. Evidence of additional qualifications, skills and/or experience required for specific scope of practice for the specialty. Demonstrated skills and attitudes appropriate for practice as a Senior Medical Practitioner, including: Proven ability to work effectively and harmoniously with medical and other health services colleagues as part of a multidisciplinary health care team. Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with patients and colleagues. Excellent organisational, supervision and collaboration skills with demonstrated ability to build respectful relationships. Maintaining and developing knowledge, skills and professional performance to the level required for contemporary practice. Experience and involvement in quality assurance activities and translation of research into practice to improve patient safety and quality. Demonstrated ability to manage time and resources efficiently and contribute to the effectiveness and efficiency of the health care system. Demonstrated aptitude for clinical leadership, evidence by: Systems thinking and risk‑taking aptitude. Commitment to self‑care and personal development. Capacity to maintain personal integrity, tolerate stress and demonstrate resilience. Commitment to building relationships, leading, and developing others. Results and outcome‑focused. Commitment to good governance, achieving results and managing risks. Demonstrated commitment to education, training and research, as applicable to the position. WORKING WITH CHILDREN CHECK Applicants must provide evidence of a Working with Children Check issued by the Office of Communities Commission for Children and Young People. For more information on how to apply for the clearance, please visit the Commission for Children and Young People website: Home | Office of the Children's Guardian (nsw.gov.au). Applications must be received by 5pm on the advertising closing date. APPLICATIONS CLOSE 14 DECEMBER 2025 CONTACT A/Prof Krishna Tumuluri Phone: Email: Dr Simon Taylor Phone: Email: If you are having any issues regarding your application via e‑credential, please contact the Specialist Medical and Dental Recruitment Unit on or via e‑mail: #J-18808-Ljbffr