Paediatric Oncologist — Sabbatical Cover, 1.0 FTE

Royal Children’s Hospital (RCH); Melbourne; Hybrid; AUD 150,000 - 230,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional development

Culture of continuous improvement

Job summary

The Royal Children’s Hospital (RCH) in Melbourne is seeking a Paediatric Oncologist for sabbatical cover. This fixed-term, part-time 1.0 FTE role supports the Children’s Cancer Centre with expert clinical care, trainee supervision, and participation in education and research programs.

The position is anchored in the Victorian public health sector with responsibilities aligned to the AMA Victoria Medical Specialists Agreement 2022–2026. Applications close on 31 October 2026.

Qualifications

• Paediatric oncology expertise with evidence-based care delivery.
• Strong leadership and communication skills.
• Commitment to education and research within oncology.

Responsibilities

• Provide expertise and oversight of high-quality clinical care for children with cancer and their families.
• Supervise trainees and junior medical staff; contribute to education and research.
• Collaborate with CCC clinicians to improve clinical services through audits and research.

Skills

Paediatric oncology

Clinical excellence

Leadership

Communication

Job description

The Royal Children’s Hospital (RCH) in Melbourne is seeking a Paediatric Oncologist for sabbatical cover. This fixed-term, part-time 1.0 FTE role supports the Children’s Cancer Centre with expert clinical care, trainee supervision, and participation in education and research programs.

The position is anchored in the Victorian public health sector with responsibilities aligned to the AMA Victoria Medical Specialists Agreement 2022–2026. Applications close on 31 October 2026.