Employment Type: Temporary Various
Remuneration: -
Hours Per Week: 38
Requisition ID: CAM29450
“Shape your Ophthalmology career through a unique regional and metropolitan training pathway.”
Where you'll be working
This role sits within NSW Health’s Murrumbidgee Local Health District as part of the Regionally Enhanced Training Network (RETN) Western NSW pathway.
You’ll rotate through a diverse mix of regional and metropolitan training environments, including placements in Wagga Wagga Base Hospital and opportunities across NSW, interstate (e.g. Royal Hobart Hospital), and major Sydney teaching hospitals.
This unique structure provides exposure to both high-volume metropolitan services and the breadth of regional healthcare, allowing you to build a well-rounded clinical skillset while contributing to communities where your expertise makes a real impact.
You’ll work closely with experienced Specialist Ophthalmologists and multidisciplinary teams, delivering care across inpatient and outpatient settings while progressing through your RANZCO-accredited training pathway
What you'll be doing
Positions are available for applicants with RANZCO confirmed eligibility for the Vocational Training Positions (VTP) with a proven ability to deliver excellent clinical care in both inpatient and outpatient settings.
This position is for the Regionally Enhanced Training Network - Western NSW pathway. The proposed training pathway is 12-month placements at Royal Hobart Hospital, Port Macquarie or Wagga Wagga Base Hospital, and existing Metropolitan training posts in Sydney, followed by a 24-month placement in Wagga Wagga. The trainee may also be rotated to other RAZNCO accredited training facilities in NSW and interstate.
Applicants who are offered an interview will be informed of the process.
Trainees will work under supervision of Specialist Ophthalmologists to assess, investigate, diagnose, treat and provide ongoing management of Ophthalmology inpatients and outpatients performing clinical procedures under supervision or as approved, to provide high quality patient care, whilst building on skills to become competent in the practice of Ophthalmology in accordance with RANZCO training requirements.
