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Shape the Future of Vision Care - Ophthalmology & Eye Bank Microbiology Medical Scientist

Join South Australia's premier eye care team at Flinders Medical Centre, where your expertise in microbiology will directly contribute to restoring sight and transforming lives. This specialised role offers the unique opportunity to work at the forefront of ophthalmology and eye bank services, supporting ground-breaking treatments and procedures. Be part of SA Health's commitment to excellence in healthcare while advancing your career in a supportive, innovative environment that values your professional growth.

About the role: 

Reporting to the Head of Unit Ophthalmology, some of your duties for the role will include:

• Attendance at 3 monthly EBSA Quality Review Committee meetings, as support for Microbiology-related matters
• Management and preparation of ocular specimens for microbiological testing with communication of results to medical staff in a timely manner
• Provide guidance and expertise in collecting, processing and testing of small ocular samples for infectious agents, in samples with potentially low pathogen load
• Attendance and presentation at Microbiology, Ophthalmology and Eye Bank Academic meetings as required
• Maintain up to date knowledge of sterile / aseptic techniques utilised during donor procurement and tissue preparation and provide advice in relation to EBSA processes and protocols where necessary
• Due to the specialised nature of the role, it is anticipated that a successful candidate will be provided with additional training and supervision as necessary to acquire the appropriate skill set in Ocular Microbiology to be successful in the role

About you:

• Demonstrated experience in advanced molecular diagnostic testing for corneal and other ocular infectious agents
• Higher degree or extensive work experience in Microbiology, or related discipline, BSc Microbiology, Biology or related scientific field
• Track record of practice in Hospital, Academic or Laboratory based Microbiological Testing and Diagnosis
• High level communications skills and ability to network effectively with Department and EBSA staff and with SA Pathology and hospital services externally

Please see the attached Role Description for additional information.

Want To Know More? Contact: The SALHN Ophthalmology Department by phone (08) 8204 6997, or via email Health.SALHNSAPOMOphthalmologyDept@sa.gov.au

Application Closing Date: 11.55 pm Wednesday 11th March 2026

Attachments:

• MES3 - Role Description
• Australian applicant guidelines
• International applicant guidelines

Applicant Information:

• 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: 920568