Medical Oncology Registrar

Job Description - Medical Oncology Registrar (02QKM) Job Description Medical Oncology Registrar ( Job Number: 02QKM ) Description ‘Creating exceptional health care together.’ POSITION DESCRIPTION Position Title: Medical Oncology Registrar Employment Type: Temporary, Full time Classification: Registrar Salary: $125,473 to $155,223 (pa) Location: Canberra Hospital, Garran ACT Section: Cancer and Ambulatory Support Closing Date: 2 August 2026 Please note: Applications with affiliation to a recruitment agency will not be considered What can we offer you: · City living without the traffic – click here to see why you should live in Canberra · Competitive pay rates and excellent working conditions within a tertiary hospital · Salary Packaging with many options that provide full fringe benefits tax concessions · 12.5% Superannuation · Visa sponsorship for eligible candidates · Reimbursement of relocation expenses for interstate candidates (subject to review and approval). To find out more on what a career at CHS can give you, the benefits of working with us and why Canberra is Australia's happiest city click he re: Benefits of working with us - Canberra Health Services About the role: Applications are sought for a February 2027 commencement for a period of 12 months with possible extension. To be eligible for this position you must be PGY4+ at time of commencement. Canberra Health Services (CHS) is focussed on the delivery of high quality, effective, person-centred care. It provides acute, sub-acute, primary and community‐based health services, to the Australian Capital Territory (ACT) and surrounding regions. More information can be found on the CHS website . Medical Staff in the Canberra Health Services enjoy excellent conditions, and our Enterprise Agreement is available at: ACTPS Medical Practitioners Enterprise Agreeme nt 2023 - 2026 The Department of Medical Oncology of the Canberra Hospital (TCH) has twelve staff specialists (with some members on fractional appointments). It works closely with the Departments of Radiation Oncology, Surgery and Palliative Care. Three RACP accredited positions are available for advanced core training from 1 February 2027. Advanced trainees will attend three to four outpatient clinics per week and are responsible for ward consultations, weekend inpatient cover and other after-hours on-call responsibilities. They will also support a Cancer Rapid Assessment Unit and the Chemotherapy Day Therapy Unit. They will oversee three basic physician training registrars, a two JMOs and an intern who are responsible for the inpatient care of oncology patients. A broad range of oncology experience will be obtained at Canberra Hospital, with outpatient services based in the Canberra Region Cancer Centre on the hospital campus. All advanced trainees are expected to attend a wide range of multidisciplinary meetings (MDMs), including Head & Neck, Breast, GI, Uro-Oncology, Sarcoma, Melanoma, Neuro-oncology, Gynaecology and Lung Cancer groups in Canberra. These teams are each supported by Cancer Specialist Nurses. The Unit supports an active clinical trials program with a portfolio of cooperative group studies and industry studies as well as academic research collaborations with other departments in TCH, the ANU and University of Canberra. Research interests of the group are in breast cancer, gastrointestinal oncology, renal cell carcinoma, gynaecological oncology, gastrointestinal stromal tumour, neuroendocrine tumours, melanoma, new drug development in targeted therapies, psychosocial oncology, tissue banking/biomarker development and patterns of care. Trainees will be involved in the teaching of ANU medical students and Basic Physician trainees. There will also be involvement in the academic activities of the Unit, including clinical review meetings, morbidity and mortality meetings, Grand Rounds, research seminars and journal club. A series of tutorials are provided each year for trainees in medical oncology. There will be opportunities for clinical research and projects leading to presentations and publications. Trainees will be encouraged and supported to attend meetings and conferences Prior to commencement, the successful candidates will be required to: • Undergo a pre-employment National Police Check • Comply with Canberra Health Services Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination policy For more information regarding the position see the Position Description. How to apply or want to know more? Applications must be submitted through the e-recruitment system and must include: • A copy of a current resumé. • A response to the selection criteria under “what you require” in no more than two pages, outlining your skills, knowledge and experience and why you should be considered for this role. • Two referee reports. At least one from a current supervisor. You can download the referee report template here CHS Contact: Dr Yu Jo Chua, Unit Director, Medical Oncology [email protected] #LI-DNI Job : Junior Medical Officers Salary Range : 125,473.00 - 155,223.00 Closing Date : 02/Aug/2026, 1:59:00 PM