About the role

Mater Cancer Care Brisbane is currently seeking applications for a Staff Specialist in Medical Oncology. We are currently looking to fill multiple roles including as part time, fixed term contracts in 2025 to cover leave, with the possibility of extension or permeant, part-time (0.6 fte). 

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 range: per hour plus 11.5% 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 and most innovative not-for-profit healthcare service, providing care for almost 700,000 patients a year across a network of 11 hospitals.

We are a leader in healthcare, education and research — and that’s because we employ exceptional people. #MAKEYOURMATERMOVE

• Via salary packaging arrangements, allocate some living expenses directly from your pre-taxable income and ultimately increase your take-home pay
• Access to package meal and entertainment expenses via salary packaging
• Access to leading education and professional development via Mater Education
• Access to our Employee Assistance Program and on-site pastoral care teams
• Discounts to local and national business/venues for Dining/Retail/Travel & Accommodation/Other
• Unlimited access to a multitude of discounted fitness facilities through Fitness Passport
• Access to on-site, discounted parking
• Discounted food and beverage at various campus cafés and coffee venues

For more information regarding the role, please contact Dr Vikram Jain, Director of Oncology on 07 3163 6166.

Applications close on Monday 6th January 2025.  Please note, we may contact applicants prior to the closing date, please do not hesitate to APPLY NOW!

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.

For more information regarding Reconciliation at Mater, please visit our Reconciliation webpage.