Paediatric Oncologist (Solids/ Neuro-Oncology)

Victorian Government; Melbourne; In loco; AUD 180.000 - 260.000; Tempo pieno

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The Royal Children’s Hospital in Melbourne is seeking a Paediatric Oncologist (Solids/ Neuro-Oncology) for a fixed-term, full-time role within the Children’s Cancer Centre, covering long-service leave from 21 December 2026 to 29 January 2027. This role offers leadership in paediatric oncology care and opportunities to contribute to clinical service improvement and research.

You will work with CCC stream clinicians and stream leaders to deliver high-quality family‑centred care, participate in

Competenze

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

Mansioni

• Provide leadership in delivering high-quality paediatric oncology care.
• Contribute to departmental strategic and operational goals in line with the organisation's mission and plan.
• Collaborate with CCC clinicians and Stream Leader to drive service improvement via audit, research and a strong research culture.

Conoscenze

Paediatric oncology care

Patient-centred care

Interpersonal communication

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Occupation: Medicine, nursing and midwifery

Location: Melbourne - CBD and Inner Metro suburbs

Reference: 15561

Paediatric Oncologist (Solids/ Neuro-Oncology)

This is a fixed-term, Full time position at 1.0FTE/80 hours per fortnight within the Children’s Cancer Centre, covering a period of Long Service Leave from 21 December 2026 to 29 January 2027.

You will be responsible for….

• 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
• Compliance with RCHs “Staff Immunisation - Prevention of Vaccine Preventable Diseases” procedure

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.

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

Applications close Saturday 31 October 2026 at 11.59pm