Medical Specialist - Anaesthesia

Req ID:  7514
Date:  25 Jun 2026
Site:  VCCC (Parkville)
Location: 

MELBOURNE, VIC, AU, 3000

Company:  Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre
Unit:  Anaesthetics
Division:  Chief Operating Officer
Department:  Cancer Surgery
Enterprise Agreement:  Medical Specialists (Victorian Public Health Secto
Anaesthetics

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
 

Exciting Career Opportunities in Anaesthetics and Perioperative Medicine


Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre is seeking experienced specialist(s) anaesthetists to join the Department of Anaesthetics, Perioperative Medicine, and Pain Medicine as a Fixed-Term Fractional Specialist (Anaesthetics) for 6 - 12 months, with appointmments available up to 1 FTE.


The role provides opportunities across anaesthesia and perioperative medicine, including clinical responsibilities within the Enhanced Care Unit (ECU) and within the High Acuity Team (HAT), supporting the care of patients undergoing complex cancer surgery.

Join Australia’s leading cancer centre dedicacted to cancer, working within a collaborative multidisciplinary environment recognised for innovation, research, and excellence in perioperative medicine.

Apply now to contribute to world-class cancer care while advancing your practice in a department at the forefront of perioperative medicine.

Hiring Manager: Professor Bernhard Riedel
Contact Number: 8559 5000
Email: bernhard.riedel@petermac.org 

Applications Close: 15 July 2026

Position Summary

The position is responsible for the provision of anaesthetic services to Peter Mac patients including perioperative services (preoperative assessment/clinics, high acuity & pain service).

Enterprise Agreement

Medical Specialists (Victorian Public Health Sector) (AMA Victoria) (Single Interest Employers) Enterprise Agreement

Classification or Salary Range

HN15-HN59

Immunisation Risk Category

Immunisation Category A

Key Relationships

Internal • Division of Cancer Surgery
• Patients and their Carers
External • Other healthcare providers
• Universities and professional bodies

Education

Skills

• Medical Qualifications and registered with the Medical Board of Victoria
• FANZCA
• Appropriate clinical experience
• Currency in ARC ALS2 provider certification or equivalent
• Familiarity with EPIC

Certifications, Licenses & Registrations

AHPRA Registration

Key Accountabilities

Key Accountabilities Demonstrated by / Key Performance Indicators

1. Anaesthetic, Periop & Pain Services


Provide the highest standard of patient focused, evidence based care in the perioperative period

  • Participation in the on-call roster
  • Timely attendance at clinical sessions
  • Completion of clinical records
  • Contribution to the management of clinical risk, including mandatory reporting


2. Adherence to hospital policies and procedures to ensure ethical care


To actively contribute to regular meetings and demonstrate a commitment to business processes and policies ensuring ethical care.

  • Attend and contribute to regular Departmental, Academic and Managerial meetings
  • Participate and deliver on quality assurance requirements
  • Adhere to Organizational policies and procedures ensuring ethical care
  • Provide cover for absences for colleagues taking annual /study leave.

3. Professional Development


Take part in research projects and postgraduate teaching

  • Attend and contribute to post-graduate medical education
  • Take part in research projects
  • Teach postgraduate students as required
  • Supervise/teach junior medical and nursing staff
  • Demonstrate a commitment to continuing medical education
  • Participate in activities that contribute to ongoing personal and professional development.

Key Accountabilities (Contd..)

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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.