Medical Specialist – Orthopaedics and Sarcoma

• 0.05EFT - Ongoing
• Join supportive team environment within the Sarcoma Orth Team

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 role

This is a position for an experienced Orthopaedic Surgeon to offer consultation services within the Specialist Clinics of the Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre with particular responsibility for Orthopaedic surgery.

• Providing specialist orthopaedic consultation and surgical care to appropriate patients within the Sarcoma Service
• Working collaboratively with the sarcoma multidisciplinary team and other health professionals to deliver high-quality, patient-centred cancer care
• Supporting the supervision, education and training of junior medical staff, including HMOs and Registrars
• Participating in clinical meetings, education, audit, research and quality improvement activities

About you

You are an experienced Orthopaedic Surgeon who is committed to delivering excellence in cancer care and working collaboratively within a multidisciplinary environment. You will bring strong clinical and communication skills, a patient-centred approach and a commitment to education, research and continuous professional development.

You’ll bring with you:

• FRACS or equivalent specialist qualification
• Medical qualifications registrable with the Medical Board of Australia
• Specialist registration and experience as an Orthopaedic Surgeon
• Demonstrated clinical skills and experience relevant to orthopaedic oncology and/or sarcoma care
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively with patients, carers and multidisciplinary teams
• A commitment to clinical education, research, quality improvement and the values of Peter Mac

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

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 cancersurgeryadmin@petermac.org

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