Fellow - Medical Oncology
MELBOURNE, VIC, AU, 3000
Neuro Fellow - Medical Oncology
Shape the future of brain cancer treatment:
Outcomes for patients with brain cancer have changed little in decades. At Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre, we are redefining how new therapies are discovered, developed, and delivered. This fellowship offers an opportunity to work at the forefront of neuro-oncology, early-phase trials, and translational research, embedded within a globally unique perioperative drug development platform.
Overview:
Join a world-leading centre of excellence in cancer care, clinical trials, and research. This highly mentored Neuro-Oncology Fellowship places you at the centre of a rapidly evolving field, with direct exposure to innovative trial design, precision oncology, and next-generation therapeutics. Designed for Advanced Trainees nearing completion of FRACP or recent fellows, this role integrates you into a dynamic and internationally recognised clinical trials ecosystem, where you will actively contribute to shaping the future of brain cancer care.
Key Responsibilities:
- Deliver high-quality care to patients within the Neuro-Oncology unit, including those enrolled in clinical trials
- Participate in outpatient clinics and multidisciplinary care across the neuro-oncology stream
- Contribute to the conduct and delivery of early-phase and biomarker-driven clinical trials
- Collaborate closely with medical, surgical, and radiation oncology teams
- Engage with molecular oncology, genomics, and translational research platforms
- Contribute to protocol development, data analysis, and academic publications
Opportunities:
- Develop deep expertise in neuro-oncology and cancer drug development
- Gain hands-on experience in early-phase trials and novel therapeutic strategies
- Work in a world-class, research-led clinical environment
- Contribute to practice-changing translational research
- Access strong mentorship with pathways toward PhD or higher research degrees
Why this fellowship is different:
- Direct involvement in early-phase drug development programs
- Participation in the Brain-Perioperative Program (Brain-POP), a globally unique platform
- Integration of surgery, genomics, and therapeutics in real time
- Close collaboration with the Phase I / Early Drug Development Unit
- Flexible opportunities to incorporate research focus and additional interests
- Access to one of Australia’s most advanced clinical trials ecosystems
Ideal Candidate:
We are seeking a motivated, curious and ambitious candidate with a passion for innovation in oncology. Whether you’re interested in subspeciality clinical practice, clinical research and trials, or academic advancement this fellowship offers tailored mentorship and diverse experience to support your career goals.
We welcome enquiries to:
- A/Prof Jim Whittle on 0408097744 or email jim.whittle@petermac.org
Posting end date: 4 May 2026
Position Summary
To provide high quality patient treatment and care, contribute to a research program and participate in education
Enterprise Agreement
Doctors in Training (Victorian Public Health Sector) (AMA Victoria) (Single Interest Employers) Enterprise Agreement 2021-2024
Classification or Salary Range
As per Award/EBA
Immunisation Risk Category
Key Relationships
Internal:
- Effective working relationships with medical oncology registrars, haematology registrars and other fellows, resident staff, consultants, nursing and allied health staff.
- Effective working relationships with all staff involved in clinical trials.
- Readiness to take direction and willingness to learn from supervisors, other members of the team and other colleagues.
Education
Skills
Essential Requirements:
- Medical Qualifications registerable by the Medical Board of Victoria
- Completed at least two core years of registrar level of training in medical oncology
- Ability to work in a multidisciplinary team setting
- Ability to establish and maintain good interpersonal relationships with medical staff and other disciplines
- Previous clinical trial experience an advantage
Certifications, Licenses & Registrations
Key Accountabilities
| Key Accountabilities | Demonstrated by / Key Perfomance Indicators |
| 1. Provides high quality patient care using an evidence based, cost effective approach. |
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| 2. Clinical Research Protocol Development |
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| 3. Manuscript preparation |
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| 4. Translational Research development |
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| 5. Medical Oncology and Protocol Development |
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Key Accountabilities (Contd..)
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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.