Fractional Specialist - Oncology

Location: Ballarat Central, VIC, AU, 3350

Job Category:  Medical Specialist

Employment Type:  Fixed Term Part Time

Standard Weekly Hours:  7.6

Requisition ID:  2873

About the Role

Provide high-quality care as a specialist in Oncology Medicine, both in an admitting Medical Oncology unit and within the OPD at Grampians Health. The requirement for this role is primarily to provide support in the outpatient and chemotherapy day unit setting, as well as supporting the ward-based medical oncology services. The successful candidate may be required to participate in on-call and weekend rosters.

Key Responsibilities

· Provide a high quality of service to patients under the care of GH.

· Work with the medical oncology team in the inpatient, outpatient, and day oncology unit settings.

· Attend weekly outpatient clinic within the BRICC.

· Ensure the appropriate documentation of clinical care in patients' medical records.

· Provide appropriate clinical support and a team approach to the provision of clinical services.

· Participate in service provision and supervision of medical staff in the oncology unit.

· Assist in the supervision of the admitting oncology inpatient unit, in collaboration with the GH haematology team.

· Contribute to the collective leadership of the GH oncology unit.

· Provide consultation services to other units within the hospital.

· Contribute and assist with the supervision, training, and practice of allocated oncology advanced trainee, oncology fellow, trainee medical officers, and medical students, including the provision of appraisals.

· Participate in the regular oncology and internal medical services meetings.

· Participate in the Grampians Health junior doctor training programs.

· Contribute to the Oncology Unit research program and contribute to overseeing the work of the oncology research fellow.

· Participate in relevant MDT meetings.

· Compliance with all GH Policies and Procedures.

· Adherence to infection control policies and procedures as identified in the Grampians Health Infection Control Manuals.

· Participation in the GH integrated risk management and quality improvement systems by being aware of responsibilities to identify, minimize and manage risks and identifying opportunities for continuous improvement in your workplace through communication and consultation with managers and colleagues.

· Ensure that the affairs of Grampians Health, its patients, clients, and staff remain strictly confidential and are not divulged to any third party except where required for clinical reasons or by law. Such confidentiality shall extend to the commercial and financial interests and activities of Grampians Health.

· Recognize and respect diversity. Each person has a right to high-quality health care and opportunities regardless of diversity factors, including cultural, ethnic, linguistic, religious background, gender, sexual orientation, age, and socioeconomic status. Inclusiveness improves our service to our community and promotes engagement amongst GH employees.

· Commit to a patient/client-centred approach in the provision of health care and services, consistent with the GH values, mission, and vision. Demonstrate the core values of patient-centred care in every interaction with patients, carers, and colleague

Skills & Experience

· Hold a current FRACP in Medical Oncology

· A qualified medical practitioner, i.e., MBBS or equivalent, currently registered with the Medical Board of Australia

· An ability to work as part of a multi-disciplinary team.

· Well-developed clinical skills in the assessment and management of oncology patients

· An ability to work and make clinical decisions independently.

· Good communication skills

· A commitment to provide high quality clinical care.

· An ability to supervise the activities of more junior medical staff.

· An interest and previous experience in oncological research

Interested?

Click APPLY or if you wish to discuss the role prior to applying, contact SHARAD SHARMA on 0431445905 for a confidential discussion.

Job applications close: Friday 21 November 2025

About Grampians Health

Grampians Health provides healthcare to a large region at our campuses based in Ballarat, Dimboola, Edenhope, Horsham and Stawell.

Our mission is to deliver sustainable healthcare tailored to evolving community and workforce needs. We strive to enhance services and careers, providing quality healthcare to rural and regional

communities. Joining Grampians Health means being part of a diverse team, with a variety of career opportunities in acute, maternity, mental health, allied health, aged care and support services.

Culture & Benefits

At Grampians Health, we recognise our staff are our greatest asset. We are committed to providing a safe and healthy environment for our staff, patients, residents, visitors, volunteers and contractors at all sites.

· Flexible work arrangements and purchase leave opportunities

· Salary packaging for living expenses such as rent/mortgage plus meals, entertainment & holidays

· Access to Fitness Passport membership

· Staff rewards and recognition programs