Consultant Medical Oncologist jobs

About the Role:

This is a permanent, part-time position at 8 hours per fortnight within the Long Term Follow-Up Program (LTFP). You will be based at Monash Children’s Hospital, Clayton leading RCH Outreach Clinics.

You will be responsible for:

Leading LTFP clinics at Monash Children’s Hospital, Clayton as an outreach of the statewide program. These multidisciplinary clinics support children who have completed their cancer treatment and require survivorship care.

Internally, this position may otherwise be known and/or referred to as: Medical Consultant – Long Term Follow-Up Program (LTFP).

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

What you’ll achieve:

• Lead the multi-disciplinary team to deliver clinical care to children and adolescents who have completed their cancer treatment
• Support service improvements within the program

Your skills and experience:

• Experience in managing the clinical care of children and adolescents during cancer treatment
• Experience in oncology survivorship care
• FRACP or equivalent
• Current registration as a Specialist Medical Practitioner with AHPRA

If this sounds like you, or if you require more information, please click here to view the position description.

About the Department:

The Long Term Follow-Up Program (LTFP) is a state-wide Paediatric Oncology Survivorship program, providing clinical follow up to children and adolescents under the age of 18 who have previously been treated for cancer. The service provides a multi-disciplinary team approach to the management of the side effects of cancer treatment and the continued surveillance of childhood cancer survivors. The clinics are delivered at RCH, Parkville and MCH, Clayton and at regional partner hospitals. The LTFP liaises with the Regional Outreach Shared Care Program to support the delivery of Long Term Follow-Up to patients living in regional and rural Victoria. It provides each individual with a tailored approach to meet their ongoing needs and an appropriate transition plan to adult-based, community or hospital services.

What we offer:

• Salary packaging option with our partner, SmartSalary – Increase your take home pay by up to $11,500 per annum (and other additional salary-enhancing options!)
• Workplace culture of continuous improvement, growth, support and training
• Clinical Education Hub on-site to support continued training and professional development
• Convenient location & close to public transport
• Staff immunisation drives
• Special events
• Discounted Private Health Insurance
• Support for working mothers including two on-site Early Learning Centres, flexible working arrangements, breast feeding and pumping facilities
• Help when you need it most! Staff counselling, financial coaching, legal support, nutritional support and specialist helpline services, and more through our EAP partner, Converge
• Unlimited access to select fitness facilities in your local area via Fitness Passport
• Enjoy the convenience of an on-site retail precinct, featuring a range of shops, cafés, and food outlets (retail discounts & more)

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

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.

You must attach certified credentials and a completed “SMS Application for Appointment Form”.

Shortlisting for this position will commence immediately, we encourage you to apply promptly!

For more information about this position please contact Justine Carder, Director, via ph:03 9345 5654 OR email: [email protected]

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 offer the opportunity to work 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, and offers of employment are conditional on successful completion of background checks including reference checks.

Are you ready to join our team?

Apply online by clicking on the “Apply” button

Applications close: 25 September 2026.

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