Breast Oncologist

Job Description:

Challenging and rewarding work environment
Ongoing training and development opportunities
Friendly and supportive team environment

About the Role

The Department of Oncology at SVHM provides a comprehensive service to in-patients day patients and outpatients across a breadth of tumour streams. It is staffed by 4 full time and 2 sessional oncologists and 2 advanced trainees. The Department has an active clinical research program conducting national and international clinical trials. It has strong affiliations with the University of Melbourne in its research and teaching activities. SVHM is an alliance member of the VCCC and has working relationships with external cancer and government agencies. Radiation Oncology services are provided on site by Genesis Care.

Attendance at two breast oncology outpatient clinics per week at SVHM with an option to attend the weekly Breast Multidisciplinary Meeting. The position begins mid-January 2026 and will be a 6 month fixed term contract with a 0.2 FTE.

• Delivery of a high quality patient-oriented clinical service in the outpatient setting.

• Participation in medical education and supervision in the clinic context.

• Participation in Oncology research is encouraged

• Contribution to departmental clinical and research meetings is encouraged

Classifications for this position is Fractional Specialist.

Your Contribution

• Registration as a medical practitioner without conditions with APHRA

• Must have FRACP in Medical Oncology and demonstrated experience in the management of breast cancer within a multidisciplinary care framework.

• Good communication skills at a primary patient care and inter-professional level.

• Strong interest in patient care research and clinical trials

• Current GCP certificate

• Current National criminal history check or willing to obtain

What we Offer

Salary Packaging Increase your take home pay!
In the heart of Fitzroy CBD at our doorstep close to some of Melbournes best cafes public transport and lots of carparks
Regular opportunities for professional development to assist you to reach your career goals


Working at St Vincents
St Vincents Hospital Melbourne (SVHM) is part of St Vincents Health Australia and a leading teaching research and tertiary health service which employs more than 6500 staff across 18 sites throughout Melbourne. SVHM provides a diverse range of adult clinical services including acute medical and surgical services sub-acute care medical diagnostics rehabilitation allied health mental health palliative care correctional health and community residential care. SVHM is one of Australias leading Catholic not-for-profit healthcare providers.

Application

Please attach your resume and cover letter to your application.

Shortlisting for this position will commence immediately. We encourage you to apply promptly as the advertisement may close early should a suitable applicant be sourced.
We encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and abilities. Inclusion is essential to our mission and diversity reflects the community we serve.
Please visit our website for further information regarding our Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Employment at SVHM.
SVHA has a duty of care under work health and safety legislation to eliminate and/or control the risk of transmission of vaccine preventable diseases in healthcare settings. You may therefore be required to undergo mandatory immunisations/vaccinations (including flu vaccinations).
This position is subject to a Victorian government direction regarding vaccination against COVID-19. Successful applicants must meet these vaccination requirements. Please contact us if you would like to know more.

Closing Date:

Reconciliation Action Plan:

At St Vincents we acknowledge the importance of creating a work environment that is welcoming safe equitable and inclusive for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Employees. As part of our Commitment to Reconciliation and Closing the Gap in employment related outcomes we encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples.

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