Staff Specialist in Paediatric Oncology and Haematology, John Hunter Children's Hospitial

Staff Specialist in Paediatric Oncology and Haematology

John Hunter Children’s Hospital

Fixed term temporary | Full Time | 1.0 FTE until November 2027

An exciting opportunity exists for a Staff Specialist in Paediatric Oncology and Haematology to join the multidisciplinary team at John Hunter Children's Hospital, the major tertiary referral centre for Northern NSW. Working within a highly collaborative service, you will provide contemporary, evidence-based care to infants, children and adolescents with cancer and blood disorders while contributing to education, research and service development within one of NSW's leading paediatric centres. The successful applicant will join a dedicated team committed to delivering exceptional patient and family-centred care across a diverse and rewarding clinical caseload.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide high quality inpatient, outpatient and consultative paediatric oncology and haematology services within John Hunter Children’s Hospital and across the Hunter Region.
• Diagnose and manage children and adolescents with malignant and non-malignant haematological disorders, solid tumours and other oncological conditions.
• Deliver cancer-directed therapies and manage associated complications, including infectious complications and treatment related organ dysfunction.
• Investigate and treat the full spectrum of paediatric haematological disorders including cytopenias, neutropenia, bone marrow failure syndromes, coagulation disorders and abnormalities of haemoglobin and red cells.
• Participate in multidisciplinary team meetings and collaborate closely with nursing, allied health and medical colleagues to provide coordinated, centred care.
• Contribute to clinical governance, patient safety, quality improvement and service development initiatives within the department.
• Participate in the specialist roster, including on-call responsibilities to ensure continuity of care and service delivery.
  
  

Essential Requirements

• Fellowship of the Royal Australasian College of Physicians (FRACP) in Paediatric Haematology and Oncology, or equivalent specialist qualifications recognised by the Medical Board of Australia.
• Eligible for specialist registration with the Medical Board of Australia and/or eligibility for assessment through a relevant specialist pathway.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team, with a commitment to clinical excellence, teaching and continuous improvement.
  
  

About Us

John Hunter Children’s Hospital, located in Newcastle NSW, is one of three dedicated children’s hospitals in NSW. We see almost 25,000 children and young people through our Emergency Department each year and admit over 10,000 patients annually, delivering more than 100,000 occasions of service through outpatient clinics. The Paediatric Oncology and Haematology Service provides comprehensive care to children and adolescents with cancer and blood disorders across a large geographical region of Northern NSW. As part of a tertiary referral centre, the service works closely with multidisciplinary teams and statewide networks to deliver high quality, family-centred care, education and research.

Why Join Us?

• John Hunter Hospital Health and Innovation Precinct: Work within a major teaching hospital and innovation hub supporting education, research and multidisciplinary excellence.
• Sustainability focus: John Hunter Hospital is committed to environmentally sustainable healthcare through energy-efficient and waste-reduction initiatives.
• Staff wellbeing supports: Access to Fitness Passport, Salary Packaging, Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and a range of wellbeing initiatives.
• Medical Settlement Concierge: Personalised assistance with onboarding, relocation and settling into the district – for clinicians, families and even pets.
  
  

Need more information?

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Applications close: 2 November 2026

For more information about the role contact: Dr Frank Alvaro – Director of Medical Services and Senior Staff Specialist in Paediatric Oncology, John Hunter Children’s Hospital

Ph: (02) 4921 4458 E: Frank.Alvaro@health.nsw.gov.au

For application enquiries contact: Sally Jordan – Senior Medical Recruitment Consultant

Ph: (02) 4985 3353 E: Sally.Jordan@health.nsw.gov.au

Hunter New England Local Health District (HNELHD) is dedicated to fostering a child-safe environment that respects and upholds the rights of children and young people, aligned with NSW Health’s commitment to implementing the Child Safe Standards. We aim to ensure that children and young people feel safe, supported, and included in their care. All current and prospective staff are expected to prioritise the safety, welfare, and well-being of children and young people, actively working to protect them from harm and abuse.

Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination against Specific Diseases - this is a Category A position. Please read and understand NSW Health policy directive (PD2024_015). All new employees must agree to comply with the requirements outlined in the policy.

JHCH respects and appreciates cultural diversity. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply.

An eligibility list may be created for future temporary or permanent appointments.