Medical Specialist – Gastroenterologist

• Part time (7 hrs fortnight), ongoing
• Parkville location, with multiple public transport options available  

The Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre (Peter Mac) is a Victorian public health service and a world-leading comprehensive cancer centre, dedicated to excellence across all spheres of clinical care, research and education. We are home to the largest cancer research enterprise in Australia and provide treatment to around 40,000 people with cancer each year.  Welcoming staff from diverse backgrounds and experiences is integral to fostering innovation and compassion, and delivering the best possible cancer care for our patients.

About the team

The Department of Genomic Medicine and Parkville Familial Cancer is a large clinical genetic service that provides care for adult patients with a wide range of hereditary conditions, including assessment, genetic testing and ongoing care.

The service includes the Genomic Medicine department, Royal Melbourne Hospital and the Parkville Familial Cancer Centre: an integrated service of the Royal Melbourne and the Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre.

About the role

To provide clinical care to patients of the Familial Cancer Centre (FCC) at Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre.

Provide highest standard of clinical care to all patients in the Familial Cancer Centre;

• Provision and maintenance of high level of clinical skills;

• Excellent skills and competencies as a clinician and excellent communication skills with patients, their families and one’s colleagues

• Commitment to the values of the Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre and the FCC, and commitment to the Hospital’s Code of Ethical conduct;

Ensuring consumers are able to exercise their rights and responsibilities;

Ensuring that patients/families are given adequate information upon which to make informed choices;

Being responsive to patient and family complaints and concerns.

About you

• Registrable as a specialist with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA).

• Certification as a specialist Gastroenterologist by the Royal Australasian College ofPhysicians (or equivalent).

• Current participation in a recognised programme for maintaining professional standards (MOPS).

• Appropriate clinical experience including managing and treating patients with familial cancer syndromes

• Ability to conduct clinical research, establish research collaborations and generate competitive funding

Our benefits

We offer a range of benefits which support our people both personally and professionally, including:

• Up to $11,660 in salary packaging to increase your take home pay
• Discounted health insurance and eye care
• A comprehensive health and wellbeing program
• Public transport options at our doorstep and end of journey facilities for cyclists 
• Onsite eateries and coffee shops and inviting rooftop garden spaces 
• Pathways for professional development and new career opportunities
• Five weeks annual leave, 17.5% leave loading, monthly ADO’s and purchased leave options  

Inclusion and belonging

Peter Mac celebrates, values and supports a diverse and inclusive environment which reflects our vibrant community.  We encourage applications from anyone identifying as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander.  We also welcome anyone who identifies as LGBTQIA+, linguistically, culturally and/or gender diverse, people with disability, and people of any age to apply for our roles.

Join us!

If you feel this role is right for you we warmly invite you to apply, and encourage your early application.  All appointments are made subject to a satisfactory police check, and may require a valid Working with Children Check.  Many staff are required to be vaccinated against, or demonstrate immunity to, COVID-19, influenza, and a range of other diseases. 

Should you need assistance or require any adjustments or accommodations to fully participate in the application or interview process, you are welcome to reach out to the contact person listed.  We acknowledge that not all applicants will meet the full list of selection criteria outlined, and wherever possible we will consider applications where relevant experience can apply.

For a confidential discussion about this role, please contact Prof Paul James at paul.james@petermac.org

Application closing date: 21/07/2026

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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.