Specialist in Medical Oncology (Fractional)

Bayside Health

Bayside Health is a public health service delivering high-quality care across every stage of life for close to 1.2 million people living in metropolitan Melbourne, the Mornington Peninsula, Koo Wee Rup, Bass Coast and Southern Gippsland. We have more than 15 main sites, including hospitals, centres and clinics that provide comprehensive care from welcoming newborns to supporting older people and a full range of services in between. More than 22,000 dedicated staff are focused on providing exceptional, equitable, and locally connected care through shared expertise, compassion, and a commitment to continuous growth. Education and training are central to staff development as we encourage all employees to strive and thrive. Bayside Health was formed following the merger of Alfred Health, Bass Coast Health, Gippsland Southern Health Service, Kooweerup Regional Health Service and Peninsula Health on 1 January 2026.

About the Unit

The Medical Oncology Unit provides a coordinated multidisciplinary comprehensive cancer service and major full-service care capability for adult patients with malignancy, in conjunction with Alfred Care Group’s Radiation Oncology and Palliative Care Services, as well as a wide variety of other sub-specialities.

About the Role

This role requires a Medical Oncologist to assume responsibility for clinical care of allocated patients and participate in setting the standards of high-quality clinical practice within the Medical Oncology Unit. Preferred candidates will have a background in clinical trials and a demonstrable commitment to academic career development by undertaking a PhD at Monash University in a Medical Oncology-related field.

Qualifications and Experience

Our preferred candidate must possess the following experience and attributes:

• Appointees must be legally qualified medical practitioners, registered or registrable with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) without conditions, undertakings or reprimands that could impact on their clinical practice
• Fellow of the relevant college
• Demonstrable relevant knowledge and experience in Medical Oncology
• Meeting Alfred Care Group requirements for credentialing and scope of practice in Medical Oncology
• Outstanding communication skills, including well-developed conflict resolution skills
• Ability to liaise well with other staff at all levels
• Demonstrated flexibility in problem solving and the capability to develop and sustain highly collaborative relationships with others/ other teams.
• Enrolment (or clear and supervisor-approved plan for such) in a higher degree at Monash University

Enquiries: Dr Mark Shackleton via email: [email protected]

Applications close: Monday 4th May 2026

We embrace diversity and strive to have a workforce that reflects the communities we serve. We actively encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, and people of all genders, sexualities, and cultural backgrounds.

If you require adjustments to the recruitment and selection process, or require an alternative format to any of the application materials, please don’t hesitate to get in touch with the contact person listed on this ad.

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