Fellow - Radiation Oncology
MELBOURNE, VIC, AU, 3000
At Peter Mac we aim to continuously improve cancer care, research and education across all cancers and for all people affected by cancer: changing lives, breaking new ground. Everything we do is underpinned by our core values, Excellence, Compassion and Innovation. Welcoming people from a wide variety of different backgrounds and experiences is critical to fostering innovation, cultivating compassion, attracting and retaining top talent and providing the best possible cancer care for our patients.
YOUR ROLE IN OUR FUTURE
Research and Clinical Fellowship
- 12-month fixed-term, full-time position
- Based at Parkville (VCCC campus)
- Attractive salary packaging options available
- Salary commensurate with experience + superannuation + 5 weeks annual leave
About the role
This role offers an integrated research and clinical fellowship within Radiation Oncology, with a strong focus on PET imaging, theranostics and translational research. The primary goal is to execute research that intersects between advanced radiotherapy and nuclear medicine technologies. This will be a predominantly research-based fellowship, with some supervised clinical practice in radiation oncology.
Key responsibilities include:
- Supervised clinical practice in Radiation Oncology at fellow level
- Extending training towards FRANZCR (Radiation Oncology) or equivalent
- Participation in translational research activities, and/or wet-laboratory research
- Enrolment in, or continuation of, a higher research degree alongside clinical duties
About you
Essential requirements
- Medical qualification registrable in Victoria
- Postgraduate qualification in Radiation Oncology (FRANZCR or equivalent), recognised by RANZCR
- Ability to work with relative independence in a wet-laboratory environment
- Competence in basic laboratory techniques
- Enrolment in, or planned enrolment in, a higher research degree
Desirable requirements
- Completion or submission of a doctoral thesis (e.g. PhD)
- Research qualification
- Ability to build effective relationships with external agencies
- Strong interpersonal skills across multidisciplinary teams
- Effective communication skills with patients, families, referrers and the broader community
Enquiries about the role:
Professor Shankar Siva
Phone: +61 3 85597988
Email Shankar.Siva@petermac.org
Applications Close: 27 April 2026
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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 2021–2024
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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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.