Medical Specialist - Rehabilitation Medicine

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.

YOUR ROLE IN OUR FUTURE
 

• Part time 0.2 FTE, fixed term April 2027 to September 2027


•  Parkville location, with multiple public transport options available 


• Salary packaging + super + 4 weeks annual leave

The Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre (Peter Mac) is a Victorian public health service and a world-leading comprehensive cancer centre, dedicated to excellence across all spheres of clinical care, research and education. We are home to the largest cancer research enterprise in Australia and provide treatment to around 40,000 people with cancer each year.  Welcoming staff from diverse backgrounds and experiences is integral to fostering innovation and compassion, and delivering the best possible cancer care for our patients.

About the team

Work with the inpatient teams at Peter Mac (Medical Oncology, Haematology and Surgery) and with the rehabilitation team at Royal Melbourne.

About the role

Key tasks are to:

• Review consults on inpatient wards at Peter Mac.


• Ensure that discharge of patients to rehabilitation is facilitated.


• Avoid delays and help to overcome barriers to discharge.


• Liaise with rehabilitation team at RMH.

About you

• Comprehensive experience in Rehabilitation.


• Experience within the Parkville Precinct highly regarded

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Our benefits

We offer a range of benefits which support our people both personally and professionally, including:

• Up to $11,660 in salary packaging to increase your take home pay


• Discounted health insurance and eye care


• A comprehensive health and wellbeing program


• Public transport options at our doorstep and end of journey facilities for cyclists 


• Onsite eateries and coffee shops and inviting rooftop garden spaces 


• Pathways for professional development and new career opportunities


• Four weeks annual leave

Inclusion and belonging

Peter Mac celebrates, values and supports a diverse and inclusive environment which reflects our vibrant community.  We encourage applications from anyone identifying as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander.  We also welcome anyone who identifies as LGBTQIA+, linguistically, culturally and/or gender diverse, people with disability, and people of any age to apply for our roles.

Join us!

If you feel this role is right for you we warmly invite you to apply, and encourage your early application.  All appointments are made subject to a satisfactory police check, and may require a valid Working with Children Check.  Many staff are required to be vaccinated against, or demonstrate immunity to, COVID-19, influenza, and a range of other diseases. 

Should you need assistance or require any adjustments or accommodations to fully participate in the application or interview process, you are welcome to reach out to the contact person listed.  We acknowledge that not all applicants will meet the full list of selection criteria outlined, and wherever possible we will consider applications where relevant experience can apply.

For a confidential discussion about this role, please contact Jenny McAteer on 03 8559 5114 or [email protected]

Application closing date: 11 November 2026