Specialist in Medical Oncology

Specialist in Medical Oncology - Staff Specialist 1 / Senior Staff Specialist ( Job Number:  02OYP)  Description Employment Type: Part time, PermanentClassification: Staff Specialist 1-5 / Senior SpecialistLocation: Canberra Health ServicesSection: Division of Cancer and Ambulatory Support, Medical Oncology Indicative Base Salary Package: $339,657 to $447,762 (pro rata for part time)  Indicative Base Salary Package inclusive of Base Salary $204,936 to $274,696 +  Private Practice Scheme Allowance + On-call allowance + Medical Education Expense Allowance + Superannuation (12%) - Note: Starting base salary will be negotiated within this classification for the successful candidate, depending on experience and expertise. Closing Date: 23 December 2025 What can we offer you:  Visit our Senior Medical Officer Careers page  Medical Staff in the Canberra Health Services enjoy excellent conditions, and our Enterprise Agreement is available at ENTERPRISE AGREEMENTS ·        Reimbursement of relocation expenses for interstate candidates on permanent and long-term appointments (Conditions apply and subject to review and approval) ·        Visa sponsorship for eligible candidates. ·        Recognition of prior service and Transfer of Leave entitlements from other eligible Australian Hospitals. ·        City living without the traffic – click here to see why you should live in Canberra  ·        Competitive pay rates and excellent working conditions within a tertiary hospital. ·        Salary Packaging with many options that provide full fringe benefits tax concessions. ·        Flexible working conditions. ·        Generous leave provisions, including up to 4 weeks training/education leave and up to five weeks annual leave per annum (Pro Rata Part Time) ·        Medical Education expenses allowance reimbursement up to $19,707 (Pro Rata Part Time) About the Role: Position Overview Canberra Hospital is seeking a 0.5 FTE part-time permanent Staff Specialist in Medical Oncology. It is expected that the applicant will have general experience and expertise in Medical Oncology, with the ability to provide cover across a variety of solid tumour subspecialities, and will also have appropriate training and experience to lead the development and operation of the planned Medical Oncology Phase I unit. Responsibilities will include outpatient and inpatient care, participation in the consultant on-call roster, supervision of trainees/junior medical staff/medical students, attendance at multidisciplinary meetings and participation in research activities of the unit. The appointee will join the Department of Medical Oncology of the Canberra Region Cancer Centre. The Unit is located within the Canberra Hospital and provides a Medical Oncology service to the Australian Capital Territories and South-Eastern NSW. Canberra Hospital is the single tertiary teaching hospital for the Australian Capital Territory and surrounding NSW region serving a population of over half a million. It is a modern 600-bed hospital providing most trauma services, most medical and surgical sub-specialty services and is the principal teaching hospital for the Australian National University Medical School (ANU). The unit supports an active clinical trials research program and has developed translational research links to the John Curtin School of Medical Research at the ANU as well as the Queensland Institute of Medical Research. These collaborations include biomarker development (cancer stem cells and gene panels), compound screening, novel cancer targeting methods (epigenetic and ribosomal biogenesis) and immunotherapeutics. Phase I clinical trial capability is also being developed, which the successful candidate will take leadership of. Skills to be able to integrate clinical service and research are essential. Strong research links are maintained with the ANU, University of Canberra and the Australian Catholic University. All specialties are represented with the exception of organ transplantation. The hospital has well developed post graduate teaching programs. A fully equipped medical library is available on site with a large collection of hard copy and on line journals and textbooks. The preferred candidate maybe considered for a conjoint position in ANU at an academic level commensurate with the candidate’s qualifications and experience.  The academic position will be held for the duration of the Canberra Health Services employment and will be subject to regular performance reviews.  No remuneration is attached to the University position. The employee will be responsible to the University on academic matters and to The Canberra Hospital & Health Services / Canberra Health Services for clinical/ research matters.   For more information in relation to conjoint positions with the ANU please contact The Director, ANU School of Medicine and Psychology   For more information regarding the position duties click here for the Position Description. Please note prior to commencement successful candidates will be required to: ·        Hold Specialist registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency ·    Meet credentialing requirements and receive an Endorsed scope of clinical practice from the Medical Dental Appointments Advisory Committee (MDAAC) ·        Undergo a pre-employment National Police Check. ·        Comply with Canberra Health Services Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination policy. To Apply:  Please apply online by submitting a copy of your CV along with a two-page cover letter or pitch, responding to the Selection Criteria, listed in the Position Description . ***Please note applications submitted via an agency will not be accepted for this position*** Canberra Health Services (CHS) is focussed on the delivery of high quality, effective, person-centred care. It provides acute, sub-acute, primary and community‐based health services, to the Australian Capital Territory (ACT) and surrounding region. More information can be found on the CHS Website.  Our Vision : creating exceptional health care together Our Role : to be a health service that is trusted by our communityOur Values : Reliable, Progressive, Respectful and Kind CHS is committed to workforce diversity and to creating an inclusive workplace. As part of this commitment, we welcome applications from all diversity groups. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability and people who identify as LGBTQIA+ are particularly encouraged to apply. The new state-of-the-art Building 5 is now officially open at Canberra Hospital. This 44,000sqm, nine-storey facility, the largest healthcare infrastructure project in the Territory’s history, delivers cutting-edge acute clinical services. Building 5 seamlessly integrates with existing campus buildings, ensuring smooth public access, patient transportation, and efficient logistics.  If you would like further information regarding this opportunity, please contact Dr Yu Jo Chua at  #LI-DNI Job : Senior Medical Officers Salary Range : 188,151.00 - 254,198.00 Closing Date : 23/Dec/2025, 12:59:00 PM