Medical Oncologist Internal Locum

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Austin Health is the major provider of tertiary health services, health professional education and research across three campuses in the north-east of Melbourne and statewide. We have a highly engaged, diverse and collaborative workforce that is unified by our goal to help people live healthy and fulfilled lives. 

About Cancer Services

Austin Health is one of the largest cancer service providers in Victoria.  A complete range of services are delivered to patients and their families, including medical oncology, clinical haematology, radiation oncology (Austin Health and BHS), cancer genetics, palliative care, wellness and supportive care programs, an active volunteer program and specialist cancer surgery (managed via a separate Division). These are all provided in an environment that integrates research, teaching and training. The Cancer Services operates at the Olivia Newton-John Cancer Wellness and Research Centre (ONJ Centre) at Austin Hospital, and Ballarat Health Services (BHS) within the Ballarat Regional Integrated Cancer Centre (BRICC).

Clinical Services are provided in a range of inpatient and ambulatory settings. Inpatient services include an acute oncology/surgical urology ward, a clinical haematology ward and a palliative care ward. Ambulatory services include Radiation Oncology, Day Oncology, Apheresis, a Wellness Centre, and multidisciplinary cancer clinics.

About the role:

The appointee will perform the duties of this position efficiently to the standards of the Medical Oncology department, including participating in the pertinent performance appraisal programs. This is a casual position, providing temporary coverage for other doctors who are on leave.

A regular day will see you:

• Participate in rostered clinical duties which may include inpatient ward service, outpatient clinics, on-call duties, clinical research activities.
• Contribute to the supervision, education and training of junior medical, nursing and other clinical staff, including participating in their performance appraisal and feedback processes.
• Attend clinical research meetings of the Department, the Division and Olivia Newton-John Cancer Research Institute as required.
• Attend and actively participate in the Medical Oncology Senior Staff Meeting.

About you:

As the Medical Oncologist, you will be someone who has excellent communication skills, with a strong commitment to excellence in patient care. You’ll bring energy and drive to your work and have a keen interest in developing your skillset.

To be successful for this role you must:

• Be a registered Medical Practitioner with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA).
• Hold a Fellowship of the Royal Australasian College of Physicians in Medical Oncology or equivalent.
• Have appropriate training and experience applicable to the field of Medical Oncology.
• Demonstrate a commitment to high quality patient care.
• Demonstrate a commitment to working as a team member with peer medical, junior medical, nursing and other clinical staff to provide efficient, safe and quality care across the continuum.
• Demonstrate a commitment to teaching, training and research.
• Have knowledge of the nature, pathology, natural history, epidemiology, and genetics of human malignant disease.
• Have experience in the methods of investigation and management of patients with malignancy, including screening for early detection and diagnosis by appropriate methods such as clinical examination, pathological techniques, and imaging procedures.
• Have experience in the supportive management of cancer patients, including symptom palliation and rehabilitation with particular emphasis on psychological and social support.

Our benefits 

Working at Austin Health means enjoying a strong sense of purpose, engaging in meaningful work every day. Our people also receive a variety of rewarding benefits, including: 

• Greater take-home pay through generous salary packaging, for living expenses, meals, and holiday accommodation. 
• A suite of wellness initiatives designed to support you, including discounted fitness memberships and special offers on health insurance, and a comprehensive wellbeing program. 
• Onsite childcare at Austin Hospital, easy access via public transport and car parking options. 
• Mentoring and career development opportunities. 

Work with us! 

We are committed to cultural safety and health equity for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander People. We celebrate, value, and include people of all backgrounds, genders, identities, cultures, bodies, and abilities. We welcome and support applications from talented people identifying as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander, people with disability, neurodiverse people, LGBTQIA+ and people of all ages and cultures. 

If you feel this role is right for you, we encourage your early application. Even if you don’t meet every single requirement, we encourage you to apply. What matters most is your passion, your drive and your willingness to learn and contribute. Applications will be reviewed as they are received, and interviews may take place prior to the closing date. This means we reserve the right to close a job ad prior to the advertised closing date. 

All appointments are made subject to a satisfactory National Police Check and if required, a Working With Children Check. If you require any reasonable adjustments to the recruitment process, you are welcome to reach out to the hiring manager: Niall Tebbutt, Medical Oncology Director at Niall.Tebbutt@austin.org.au

Interested in finding out more about this opportunity? Read the position description for further details. 

Application closing date: Sunday 1 February 2026