About the role
Mater Cancer Care Brisbane is currently seeking applications for a Staff Specialist in Medical Oncology. This position will be offered as part time (0.60 FTE ), fixed term contract of 12 months to cover leave, clinics & research.
Mater Cancer Care aims to offer all patients, regardless of their level of health insurance cover, access to a modern state-of-the-art facility that provides individualized comprehensive and compassionate care.
The Mater Cancer Care Centre (MCCC) includes specialist suites, consultation rooms, cancer care treatment pods, palliative care, support programs and a specialised pharmacy. The layout of the centre will enable a holistic approach to cancer care all from the one convenient location offering 40 treatment pods, consultation rooms, wellness lounge and Mater Pharmacy.
Salary: Commensurate with experience plus superannuation and access to not-for-profit salary packaging up to $15,900 + access to many staff benefits!
What you’ll be doing
Your responsibilities will include:
- Clinical consultancy for Medical Oncology services within the Mater Hospital Brisbane & Springfield
- Clinical consultancy as required, for Mater regional sites.
- Be part of the on-call roster if required, conducting regular inpatient ward rounds which incorporate teaching as well as direction and monitoring of patient care.
- Supervise and teach trainee registrars in the outpatient clinic where required.
- Conduct teaching sessions with undergraduate and postgraduate students and for others as necessary.
- Provide adequate recording of consultations and provide specialist opinion to referring medical practitioners.
- Work in coordination with Director of Medical Oncology
About you
Suitable applicants will require:
- A collaborative and engaging approach to teamwork
- Positive interpersonal and communication skills
- A commitment to patient safety and quality improvement
- Effective and demonstrated clinical problem-solving skills to maximize patient care within the multidisciplinary team.
- Medical degree registered with the Medical Board of Queensland.
- Fellowship of the Royal Australasian College of Physicians (FRACP) or equivalent.
- Registered as a Medical Oncologist with Medical Board of Queensland.
- Commitment to the Mater Mission and Values
Why join us?
Mater is Queensland’s largest not-for-profit healthcare provider, delivering exceptional care to nearly 700,000 patients each year across 11 (soon to be 12) hospitals. We’re leaders in healthcare, education, fundraising & philanthropy and research — and it’s our people who make the difference.
We’re looking for passionate individuals to join our team and help shape the future of care. At Mater, you’ll be part of a purpose-driven organisation that values innovation, compassion, and excellence.
- Increase your take-home pay with generous salary packaging options, including meal and entertainment benefits
- Grow your career with access to industry-leading training and professional development through Mater Education
- Wellbeing support through our Employee Assistance Program and on-site pastoral care teams
- Access a range of health and wellbeing services with a corporate discount on private health insurance
- Exclusive discounts across dining, retail, travel, accommodation (just to name a few!)
- Stay active with unlimited access to discounted gyms via the Fitness Passport program
- Convenient, discounted on-site parking
- Enjoy great food with reduced prices at our campus cafés and coffee spots
- Join Queensland’s Largest and Most Innovative Not-for-Profit Healthcare Team.
Be part of something bigger. Make your move with Mater. #MAKEYOURMATERMOVE
For more information regarding the role, please contact Dr Vikram Jain, Director of Oncology on 07 3163 6166.
Applications close on the 8th of December 2025. Please note, we may contact applicants prior to the closing date, please do not hesitate to APPLY NOW!
Mater is committed to the wellbeing of their staff, and it is underpinned by our flexible and remote working policies.
Please Note: We will not require any support from Recruitment Agencies at this time and kindly request no contact is made. Only direct applications will be considered.
Mater Group is dedicated to creating a workplace that values diversity and inclusion. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds and abilities. We believe in providing equal opportunities for all qualified candidates.
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