Medical Specialist - Paediatric, Adolescent & Young Adult Oncologist

Req ID: 7111

Date: 4 Jun 2026

Site: VCCC (Parkville)

Location:

MELBOURNE, VIC, AU, 3000

Company: Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre

Unit: Ontrac Medical

Division: Chief Medical Officer

Department: Ontrac Medical

Enterprise Agreement: Medical Specialists (Victorian Public Health Secto

Ontrac Medical

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

0.2 EFT (Fixed-term funded position) Paediatric/AYA Oncologist – Brain Cancer

The Victorian Adolescent & Young Adult (AYA) Cancer Service is pleased to announce funding for the appointment of a Paediatric/AYA Oncologist to the AYA Brain Cancer Program at Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre. This 0.2 EFT role brings specialist paediatric oncology expertise into the adult sector, ensuring developmentally appropriate, high-quality care tailored to the unique medical and psychosocial needs of young people (≤39 years) with brain cancer.

Working within a multidisciplinary team, the clinician will integrate paediatric and AYA oncology principles for patients throughout treatment, survivorship and follow-up care. In addition to direct clinical care, the role will support the ongoing development and implementation of the AYA brain cancer model of care, encompassing clinical pathways, protocols, and standardised practices to optimise patient outcomes and service delivery.

The position will also contribute to expanding access to clinical trials, fostering translational research, and providing specialist consultation to clinical teams. By bridging paediatric and adult oncology, the appointee will address service gaps, drive quality improvement initiatives, and ensure that evidence-based, patient-centred care is embedded across the AYA cancer pathway.

In addition, the Paediatric/AYA Oncologist will support workforce development through mentoring fellows, registrars, and multidisciplinary team members, and represent paediatric oncology within state-wide and national forums. Through leadership in clinical care, research, and service innovation, this role strengthens the AYA Brain Cancer Program, maximising patient outcomes and engagement in cutting-edge research.

Applicants to this role should provide a covering letter outlining relative key skills and experience to assist us with our assessment.

For further information about this opportunity, click Apply to be redirected to the Peter Mac Careers page where you can review the position summary. Alternatively, please contact us using the information below for a confidential discussion.

Hiring Manager: Dr Jeremy Lewin
Email: jeremy.lewin@petermac.org

Applications Close: 11 June 2026
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Position Summary

To provide high quality patient treatment and care, contribute to a research program and participate in education.

Enterprise Agreement

Medical Specialist

Classification or Salary Range

As per award based on experience

Immunisation Risk Category

Category A

Certifications, Licenses & Registrations

AHPRA Registration

Key Accountabilities

Key Accountabilities	Demonstrated by / Key Performance Indicators
Clinical leadership and care for young people	Ensure the provision of high quality, evidenced based clinical care to adolescents and young adults with cancer, managing their diagnosis, treatment and follow up effectively. Manages cases requiring paediatric expertise within the adult sector (inclusive of Wilms tumour and Neuroblastoma) Actively promote and enrol patients onto relevant AYA clinical trials Attend and actively participate in relevant tumour stream multidisciplinary meetings (MDMs) including the AYA MDM and RCH solid MDM Represent paediatric oncology within the Victorian AYA Cancer Service
Innovation and Research in AYA Oncology	Actively contributes to the advancement of AYA oncology services at Peter Mac, aligning with the strategic priorities of both the service and organisation Establish and maintain strong working relationships with key clinicians at both RCH and Peter Mac to foster precinct collaboration Work collaboratively with the AYA leadership group to facilitate clinical service improvements through audits, research, and the promotion of a positive research culture within the service Actively contributes to the development and delivery of a Parkville AYA Cancer program
Education & Training	Provides educational support and mentorship to the AYA Fellow and other registrars with regards to AYA oncology. Actively participates in hospital wide interdisciplinary educational programs
Professional Practice	Engage in regular operational supervision and reporting Establish and meet performance objectives through annual reviews Maintain current credentialing, in accordance with continuing certification requirements of the Royal Australian College of Physicians

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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.