Medical Specialist - 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
Radiation Oncologist – Fixed-Term Backfill Opportunity
Join a collaborative and high-performing Radiation Oncology team
We are seeking a Radiation Oncologist for fixed-term backfill position, providing an exciting opportunity to work within a multidisciplinary cancer service delivering contemporary, patient-centred care across a diverse range of tumour streams.
Position: Breast, Gastrointestinal (GI) & Sarcoma Malignancies
This role will have primary responsibility for:
- Breast
- Gastrointestinal cancers
- Sarcoma
The position offers the opportunity to manage a varied and complex caseload, collaborate with specialist surgical and medical oncology colleagues, and participate in multidisciplinary care planning.
This appointment is a 0.9 EFT based at our Moorabbin Campus, from 4 January 2027 to 11 July 2027.
About the Role
- Fixed-term appointment (backfill position)
- Modern radiation therapy facilities and technology
- Supportive multidisciplinary environment
- Opportunities for teaching, research and service development
About You
Applicants should:
- Hold (or be eligible for) specialist registration as a Radiation Oncologist
- Demonstrate excellent clinical and communication skills
- Have experience working collaboratively within multidisciplinary teams
- Be committed to delivering high-quality, patient-focused cancer care
Why Join Us?
- Diverse and interesting clinical practice
- Strong culture of collaboration and collegiality
- Opportunity to make an immediate impact while supporting service continuity
- Attractive lifestyle and professional development opportunities
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: Professor Sandro Porceddu
Contact Number: 8559 7934
Email: Donelle.Edwards@petermac.org
Applications Close: 10 August 2026
Enterprise Agreement
Classification or Salary Range
8RO1 – 8RO10
Immunisation Risk Category
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1. Providing clinical services in Radiation Oncology to patients of Peter Mac and other service providers as relevant to the site location, as directed by the Director of Radiation Oncology, in consultation with the Clinical Service Director where relevant. |
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2. Contributing to educational and research activities within the institute. |
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3. Participating in clinical reviews and audits, analysis and evaluation of treatment protocols and quality assurance programs. |
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4. Participating in continuing medical education (CME) and professional revalidation as recommended by the relevant professional body. |
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5. Contributing to hospital management and strategic planning and development activities as appropriate to seniority and experience. |
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6. Contributing to external professional organisations (e.g. RANZCR, TROG) and activities representing Peter Mac or contributing to national and international advances in Radiation Oncology. |
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7. To set and achieve annual performance objectives. |
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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.