Paediatric Oncologist - Sabbatical Cover

Victorian Government; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 180,000 - 240,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional development and special 


Culture of continuous improvement

Job summary

The Victorian Government is seeking a Paediatric Oncologist to cover sabbatical leave at the Children’s Cancer Centre, Royal Children’s Hospital, Melbourne. This fixed-term, part-time 1.0 FTE role supports high-quality care for children and adolescents and their families.

Key duties include leading clinical care, contributing to strategic goals, and collaborating with CCC stream clinicians to improve care through audit, research and a positive research culture.

Qualifications

• Excellence in paediatric oncology clinical care for children and families.
• Commitment to patient- and family-centred care.
• Advanced interpersonal and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide strong leadership and expert delivery of high-quality care.
• Contribute to departmental strategic and operational goals.
• Collaborate with CCC stream clinicians to drive clinical improvement via audits and research.

Skills

Leadership

Communication skills

Clinical excellence

Job description

Paediatric Oncologist – Sabbatical Cover (Liquids/ BMT)

Occupation: Medicine, nursing and midwifery

Reference: 15502

This is a fixed-term, part time position at 1.0 FTE to cover sabbatical Leave cover until 5 February 2027 within the Children’s Cancer Centre.

You will be responsible for:

Classification for this position will be in accordance with AMA Victoria – Victoria Public Health Sector Medical Specialists Agreement 2022–2026.

• Strong leadership and expertise in the delivery of high-quality care to children and adolescents, and their families
• Active contribution to departmental strategic and operational goals, consistent with the mission, values and strategic plan of the organisation
• Work collaboratively with other CCC stream clinicians, and relevant Stream Leader to facilitate clinical service improvement through clinical audit and research, and promotion of a positive research culture

Your skills and experience

• Demonstrated excellence in the delivery of high-quality, evidence-based paediatric oncology clinical care to children and their families
• Commitment to a patient and family-centred approach to care
• Advanced interpersonal and communication skills

About the Department

The Children’s Cancer Centre at the Royal Children’s Hospital is the leading provider of paediatric oncology care in Victoria, and the only provider of Haematopoietic Stem Cell Transplant (HSCT). The CCC is committed to providing high-quality, evidence based care to all patients and their families. With a strong focus on research and clinical trials, the CCC is recognised as an international leader in the treatment of childhood cancer.

What we offer:

• Professional development and special events
• Culture of continuous improvement

Other requirements:

• Current National Criminal Record Check, or willing to obtain
• Valid Working with Children Check
• Current NDIS Worker Screening Check, or willing to obtain
• Compliance with RCHs “Staff Immunisation - Prevention of Vaccine Preventable Diseases” procedure

Application process

To apply, you will need a resume and a tailored cover letter outlining your skills, experience, and suitability for the position in line with the requirements of the position description.

For more information about this position please contact Karli Williamson, Operations Manager, Children’s Cancer Centre, Email: [e-mail]

Why work at the RCH?

RCH enjoys high employee engagement and is committed to staff safety and a positive culture through enactment of our Compact. We offerthe opportunity towork in world-class facilities, surrounded by Royal Park and only a short tram trip from the heart of Melbourne city.

We also offer staff benefits such as discounted staff parking, salary packaging, and an award-winning health and wellbeing program.

The RCH is committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people from culturally and/or linguistically diverse background, all members of the LGBTQI community and people with disability.

It is a requirement of your employment that you be vaccinated against Influenza annually for Category A and B roles, in compliance with any public health orders in place at the relevant time, unless you have a medical exception in line with those public health orders, which has been accepted by The Royal Children’s Hospital. Applicants will be required to provide their Australian Government Immunisation History Statement, it is a requirement of the RCH to collect, record and hold vaccination information.

It is also a requirement of your employment that you comply with any direction given by The Royal Children’s Hospital that you be vaccinated against, or prove immunity to, any other disease, unless you have a relevant exemption,andoffers of employment are conditional on successful completion of background checks including reference checks.

Are you ready to join our team?

Applications close Wednesday, 31st of October 2026

Applications close Saturday 31 October 2026 at 11.59pm