Fellow - Head and Neck
MELBOURNE, VIC, AU, 3000
The Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre at the Victoria Comprehensive Cancer Centre (VCCC) is Australia’s only public hospital solely dedicated to cancer and one of an elite group of hospitals worldwide to have its own integrated cancer research program and laboratories.
The position is for 12 months for people having obtained their FRACS or equivalent and involves working with the Head & Neck Cancer Surgeons in a high volume cancer hospital that specialises in respective head & neck tumour management.
The position gives extensive exposure to all Head &Neck Cancers including metastatic and complex skin cancers, thyroid malignancies and involvement in the newly developing TORS program. Duties will include managing Head & Neck Surgical Oncology Patients with close liaison between the Department of Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery, Department of Radiation Oncology and the Department of Cancer Anaesthesia & Pain Medicine. There are extensive research opportunities within the Division of Cancer Surgery as well as research laboratories at our centre. There is also the possibility for private assisting. The position involves working with a dedicated multidisciplinary team of cancer specialists in a tertiary referral cancer centre. The successful applicant is involved in the diagnosis, work up, surgery and post-operative care of cancers. It also involves the care of non-operative and palliative patients. The fellow is expected to be involved with managing the unit, outpatients, teaching, research and being involved in the on-call roster.
YOUR ROLE IN OUR FUTURE
This is a fixed term, full time position at 86 hours per fortnight.
Applicants to this role should provide a covering letter outlining relative key skills and experience to assist us with our assessment.
For further information about this opportunity, click Apply to be redirected to the Peter Mac Careers page where you can review the position summary.
Alternatively, please contact us using the information below for a confidential discussion.
Hiring Manager: Dr Matthew Magarey
Contact Number: 8559 5000
Email: MedicalWorkforce@petermac.org
Applications Close: 29 May 2026
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For further information about this opportunity, click Apply to be redirected to the Peter Mac Careers page where you can review the position profile. Alternatively, please contact us for a confidential discussion.
Peter Mac is a child safe organisation and has a commitment to child safety and wellbeing.
WHY WORK FOR PETER MAC
- Peter Mac offer a range of benefits which support our people both personally and professionally.
- Our staff benefits include award winning facilities, professional development and events, a health and wellbeing program, flexible work practices and policies and financial benefits such as salary packaging.
- We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, all members of the LGBTQI community and people with a disability.