Position overview

Canberra Health Services (CHS) is focussed on the delivery of high quality, effective, person-centred care. We provide 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.

Applications are sought for a February 2027 commencement, for period of 12 months with possible extension. To be eligible for this position you must be PGY4+ at time of commencement.

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 2 February 2026. 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.

Key responsibilities

Specific responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Provide competent and efficient clinical management of oncology patients of the Canberra Health Services under the supervision and direction of Consultant Medical Oncologists. Including assessment and management in the outpatient clinics, management of acute presentations, in-patient care of patients on on-call roster on weekends, management of patients on the chemotherapy suite, consultations and clinical handover.
• Demonstrate progress in training and continuing professional development in the specialty including participation in the relevant teaching program, activities, feedback opportunities, timely completion of assessments and involvement in research.
• Participate in the Medical Oncology after-hours and on-call roster, and in the general medical registrar on-call roster after-hour rosters which entails evening, and weekend shifts.
• Contribute to clinical audit activities, including review of patients for the morbidity and mortality committee and participate in changes that improve quality and safety of patient care.
• Undertake other duties appropriate to this level of classification which contribute to the operation of the organisation

About you

CHS is committed to workforce diversity and to creating an inclusive workplace. As part of this commitment, we welcome applications from all diversity groups. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability and people who identify as LGBTQIA+ are particularly encouraged to apply.

Competencies

• Strong organisational skills with a high degree of drive
• Adaptability and flexibility to accommodate change and provide responsive services to meet patients and workplace needs

Qualifications

Essential

• MBBS or equivalent
• Registered or eligible for registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (Ahpra).
• Success in FRACP part 1 or a minimum of PGY4.
• Has completed the equivalent of at least three years of relevant full time clinical experience
• Previous experience or training in a hospital-based internal medicine training program.

Desirable

• Have an understanding of how the National Safety and Quality Health Service (NSQHS) indicators align with this role.
• Experience or knowledge of the CHS Exceptional Care Framework, and all other related frameworks.

Please note prior to commencement, successful candidates will be required to:

• Undergo a pre-employment National Police Check.
• Comply with Canberra Health Services Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination policy.

Important information

All employees are required to:

• Adhere to the Canberra Health Services Values and the ACT Public Service Code of Conduct
• Act in accordance and comply with all relevant Safety and Quality policies and procedures.
• Comply with all relevant clinical and/or competency standards.
• Be available for weekend and/or after-hours work.

CHS is leading the drive to digitally transform health service delivery in Australia through the implementation of a territory wide Digital Health Record. Computer literacy skills are required which are relevant to this role as you will be responsible for completing required documentation and becoming a proficient user of the Digital Health Record and/or other Information Technology systems; once proficient, you will need to remain current with changes, updates, and contingencies.

What you require (key selection criteria)

These are the key selection criteria for how you will be assessed in conjunction with your resumé, experience and referee reports.

1. Proven experience clinical competence at a level commensurate with postgraduate years in a health environment.
2. Well-developed communication and interpersonal skills with demonstrated ability to work as part of a team, provide leadership, and work in a multidisciplinary environment.
3. Demonstrated commitment to quality improvement and continuing medical education
4. Demonstrates understanding of, and adherence to, safety and quality standards, Work Health and Safety and the positive patient experience. Displays behaviour consistent with CHS’s values of reliable, progressive, respectful, and kind.

Work environment description

The following work environment description outlines the inherent requirements of the role and indicates how frequently each of these requirements would need to be performed. Please note that the ACT Public Service is committed to providing reasonable adjustments and ensuring all individuals have equal opportunities in the workplace.