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At Peter Mac we aim to continuously improve cancer care, research and education across all cancers and for all people affected by cancer: changing lives, breaking new ground. Everything we do is underpinned by our core values, Excellence, Compassion and Innovation. Welcoming people from a wide variety of different backgrounds and experiences is critical to fostering innovation, cultivating compassion, attracting and retaining top talent and providing the best possible cancer care for our patients.
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Medical Specialist - Paediatric, Adolescent & Young Adult Oncologist |
This is an exciting opportunity to join a dynamic, multidisciplinary team committed to improving the outcomes for adolescents and young adults with cancer. The Paediatric and AYA Oncologist will provide specialist care for patients under the age of 39 by supporting the tumour stream management of sarcoma as well as cases requiring paediatric expertise within the adult sector. The position will also have the opportunity to support other AYA initiatives including the paediatric-adult transition project and broader organisational approaches to deliver developmentally appropriate care.
- Ongoing Role
- 28 Hours Per Fortnight
Applicants to this role should provide a covering letter outlining relative key skills and experience to assist us with our assessment..
For further information about this opportunity, click Apply to be redirected to the Peter Mac Careers page where you can review the position summary. Alternatively, please contact us using the information below for a confidential discussion.
Hiring Manager: Dr Jeremy Lewin
Contact Number: 03 85595000
Email: [email protected]
Applications Close: 18/02/2026
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This is an exciting opportunity to join a dynamic, multidisciplinary team committed to improving the outcomes for adolescents and young adults with cancer. The Paediatric and AYA Oncologist will provide specialist care for patients under the age of 39 by supporting the tumour stream management of sarcoma as well as cases requiring paediatric expertise within the adult sector. The position will also have the opportunity to be involved in other AYA initiatives such as the paediatric-adult transition project and broader approaches to provide developmentally appropriate care within the organization.
Medical Specialist
As per award based on experience
Category A
| Internal | • Victorian Adolescent & Young Adult Cancer Service • Tumour stream services • Department of Medical Oncology • Staff across Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre |
| External | • Young people and their families/significant others • Royal Children’s Hospital and Monash Children’s Hospital • Hospitals, other health services including regionally based health care providers • Victorian Comprehensive Cancer Centre (VCCC) partners • Primary care and community providers • Youth Cancer Services |
| Essential Requirements | • Specialist medical registration with the Australian Health Practitioners Regulation Agency • Fellowship qualifications with the Royal Australasian College of Physicians (FRACP) in medical oncology or equivalent • Demonstrated knowledge, training, and experience in adolescent and young adult (AYA) oncology with proven competence in addressing both the medical and psychosocial complexities of care • Experience collaborating within multidisciplinary teams and working in hospital or specialist health service settings. • Strong communication and interpersonal skills, including experience providing education or consultation to staff, patients, and families. • Commitment to quality improvement, service development, and research participation. • Experience in participating in clinical research |
| Desirable Requirements | • Knowledge of health service systems, electronic medical records (e.g., EPIC), and clinical governance frameworks. • Experience in designing or contributing to audits or quality improvement projects. • Post graduate qualifications (eg PhD) and/or academic profile demonstrated through 1st author peer reviewed publications and conference presentations |
| Key Accountabilities | Demonstrated by / Key Performance Indicators |
| Provision of Care | • Deliver high quality, evidenced based clinical care to adolescents and young adults with sarcoma, managing their diagnosis, treatment and follow up effectively • Support the integration of paediatric/AYA oncology principles into the broader model of care within the Sarcoma MDT. • Actively promote and enrol patients onto clinical trials for AYA sarcoma • Provide leadership in paediatric expertise within the adult sector (inclusive of Wilms tumour and Neuroblastoma) • Attend and actively participate in relevant tumour stream multidisciplinary meetings (MDM) including the AYA MDM and RCH solid MDM • Provide specialist advice to clinical staff on complexities related to AYA cancer. • Support the care of AYA through involvement in the AYA-Paediatric-Adult Collaborative Transition Project and other survivorship activities • Support collaborative efforts between the Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre and the paediatric sector to align care pathways, including location of care, clinical trials, transition planning, and long-term follow-up for AYA
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| Clinical leadership and care for AYA patients requiring paediatric expertise within the adult sector | • Provide comprehensive adolescent health assessments for patients under the age of 18 within Peter Mac • Provide guidance and education to multidisciplinary tumour stream teams to ensure the safe provision of adolescent-specific care within their broader cancer diagnosis and treatment. • Offer education and guidance to both adolescents and their families, addressing concerns around treatment, psychosocial concerns and long-term health outcomes. • Support the development of a consultation liaison service for the AYA program to ensure adolescents receive comprehensive, developmentally appropriate care integrated within existing adult tumour streams. • Provide support for implementing paediatric precision oncology programs and their adoption into the adult sector • Represent paediatric oncology within the Victorian AYA Cancer Service and broader state and national forums as required. |
Clinical leadership and care for AYA patients requiring paediatric expertise within the adult sector
| Innovation and Research in AYA Oncology | • Actively contributes to the advancement of AYA oncology services at Peter Mac, aligning with the strategic priorities of both the service and organisation
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| Education & Training | • Provide mentorship and supervision to Fellows, oncology registrars and residents |
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For further information about this opportunity, click Apply to be redirected to the Peter Mac Careers page where you can review the position profile. Alternatively, please contact us for a confidential discussion.
Peter Mac is a child safe organisation and has a commitment to child safety and wellbeing.
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