Fellow - Radiation Oncology
MELBOURNE, VIC, AU, 3000
We welcome applicants for clinical-research fellows in the Department of Radiation Oncology at the Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre. Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre is a world leading cancer research, education and treatment centre and Australia’s only public health service solely dedicated to caring for people affected by cancer.
The radiation oncology fellow will divide their time between clinical practice in radiation oncology and research projects, with 0.6 FTE allocated to clinical duties and 0.4 FTE allocated to research, for an 86 hour fortnight.
In their clinical role, it is expected that successful candidates will be able to practice as radiation oncologists with minimal supervision. Fellows will also contribute to the academic productivity of their tumour stream, including successful completion of research projects and active participation in other research, clinical and educational activities of the unit. Fellowship roles are suitable for those who are within 5 years of obtaining their specialist training.
In 2026, the following fellowship positions/tumour streams are available for commencement in February or August:
• Lung
• Paediatrics
• Neuro-oncology
• Head and Neck
• Gastrointestinal/sarcoma
Candidates are asked to provide a cover letter which outline the following:
• the reasons for undertaking a fellowship with Peter MacCallum
• THREE goals that candidates hope to accomplish during their fellowship
• statements addressing selection criteria (listed below)
• an outline of their current position
• availability to commence the fellowship
• List top THREE tumour stream preferences (in order of preference).
Please also attach a current curriculum vitae.
Cover letters should be addressed to:
Professor Sandro V Porceddu
Director of Radiation Oncology
Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre
Victorian Comprehensive Cancer Centre Building
305 Grattan Street
Melbourne Victoria, 3000
For further information, please contact Ms Donelle Edwards (donelle.edwards@petermac.org).
Please submit your application by 18th April 2025
Successful candidates will be required to have a medical degree registrable with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA), full Australian work rights (ie citizenship or relevant visa if required), and Fellowship of the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Radiology (FRANZCR) in Radiation Oncology or equivalent specialist training. Trainees in final stages of specialist training must have successfully completed training prior to commencing in the role.
Position Summary
The Radiation Oncology Fellow will divide their time between clinical practice in radiation oncology and defined research project(s), with 0.6 FTE allocated to clinical duties and 0.4 FTE allocated to research. In their clinical role, it is expected that successful candidate will be able to practice as radiation oncologist, with minimal supervision. It is expected that the fellow will contribute to the academic productivity of their tumour stream, including successful completion of their research project and active participation in other research, clinical and educational activities of the unit.
Enterprise Agreement
Doctors in Training (Victorian Public Health Sector) (AMA Victoria) (Single Interest Employers) Enterprise Agreement 2022–2026
Classification or Salary Range
As per Award/EBA
Immunisation Risk Category
Key Relationships
Internal
- Consultant medical staff
- Imaging Staff
- Nursing staff
- Radiation therapists
- Allied health professionals
- Other Peter Mac staff
- Patients and relatives
External
- Referring practitioners and hospitals
Education
Skills
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Key Accountabilities
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1. To undertake duties as directed by the Head of Clinical unit. |
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2. Attend all multi-disciplinary, departmental and other meetings relevant to the clinical and/or research components of the position. |
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3. Undertake case presentations, literature searches, clinical reviews and research studies as part of the Divisional academic program. |
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4. Participate in relevant CME and CPD programs of the Faculty of Radiation Oncology of the RANZCR conducted within the Institute. |
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5. To undergo review of performance development prior to completion of Fellowship. |
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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.