Consultant Paediatric Oncologist (Liquids/BMT)

The Hospital:

The Royal Children’s Hospital’s (RCH) Vision is “A world where all kids thrive”.

RCH is a cornerstone member of the Melbourne Children’s Campus, partnering with Murdoch Children’s Research Institute, The University of Melbourne Department of Paediatrics and The Royal Children’s Hospital Foundation.

RCH has cared for the children and young people of Victoria for more than 150 years since it was founded in 1870. A full range of paediatrics and adolescent health services are provided plus tertiary and quaternary care for the most critically ill and medically complex patients in Victoria, Tasmania, southern NSW and other states around Australia and overseas. The Hospital has more than 6,000 staff, a budget of $850M, 12 wards and 350 beds. Annually, the RCH has 300,000+ Specialist Clinic appointments, 90,000+ Emergency Department presentations and 20,000 elective surgeries.

The RCH is committed to the Child Safe Standards. 

RCH enjoys high employee engagement and is committed to staff safety and a positive culture through enactment of our Compact.

For further Information on RCH is available here.

About the Role:

This is a Permanent, Part-Time position at 0.6 FTE/42 hours per fortnight within the Children’s Cancer Centre. The Consultant Paediatric Oncologist provides expertise in, and oversight of, the delivery of high-quality, evidence-based clinical care for children with a diagnosis of cancer, and their families. This role delivers strong and supportive supervision of trainee and junior medical staff and has a key responsibility for contribution to the education and research programs of the Children’s Cancer Centre (CCC).

Classification for this position will be in accordance with AMA Victoria – Victoria Public Health Sector Medical Specialists Agreement 2022–2026.

What you’ll achieve:

• Contribute strong clinical leadership and expertise in the delivery of high-quality clinical care to children and adolescents and their families
• Actively contribute to key departmental, hospital or program strategic initiatives
• Work collaboratively with other CCC stream clinicians to facilitate clinical service improvement through clinical audit and research, and promotion of a positive research culture

Your skills and experience:

• Relevant doctoral qualification or equivalent accreditation and evidence of relevant clinical practice
• Specialist registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) and Fellowship with the Royal Australasian College of Physicians (RACP), or equivalent
• Extensive experience in the field of paediatric oncology

If this sounds like you, click here to view the position description.

About the Department:

The Children’s Cancer Centre at the Royal Children’s Hospital is the leading provider of paediatric oncology care in Victoria, and the only provider of Haematopoietic Stem Cell Transplant (HSCT). The CCC is committed to providing high-quality, evidence based care to all patients and their families. With a strong focus on research and clinical trials, the CCC is recognised as an international leader in the treatment of childhood cancer.

What we offer:

• Salary packaging option with our partner, SmartSalary – Increase your take home pay by up to $11,500 per annum!
• Looking for a new set of wheels to get you to the office? We offer Novated Leases through our partnership with SmartSalary
• Workplace culture of continuous improvement, support and training
• Discounted Private Health Insurance
• Support for working mothers including two on-site Early Learning Centres, flexible working arrangements, breast feeding and pumping facilities 
• Help when you need it most! Staff counselling, financial coaching, legal support, nutritional support and specialist helpline services, and more through our EAP partner, Converge
• Unlimited access to select fitness facilities in your local area via Fitness Passport
• Retail discounts & more!

Other requirements:

• Current National Criminal Record Check, or willing to obtain
• Valid Working with Children Check
• Compliance with RCHs “Staff Immunisation - Prevention of Vaccine Preventable Diseases” procedure

Application process:

To apply, you will need a resume and a tailored cover letter outlining your skills, experience, and suitability for the position in line with the requirements of the position description.

You must attach certified credentials and a completed “SMS Application for Appointment Form”.

Shortlisting for this position will commence immediately, we encourage you to apply promptly! 

For more information about this position please contact Samantha Bowen, Operations Manager of the Children’s Cancer Centre via samantha.bowen@rch.org.au 

Why work at the RCH?

RCH enjoys high employee engagement and is committed to staff safety and a positive culture through enactment of our Compact. We offer the opportunity to work in world-class facilities, surrounded by Royal Park and only a short tram trip from the heart of Melbourne city.

We also offer staff benefits such as discounted staff parking, salary packaging, and an award-winning health and wellbeing program.

The RCH is committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people from culturally and/or linguistically diverse background, all members of the LGBTQI community and people with disability.

It is a requirement of your employment that you be vaccinated against Influenza annually for Category A and B roles, in compliance with any public health orders in place at the relevant time, unless you have a medical exception in line with those public health orders, which has been accepted by The Royal Children’s Hospital.  Applicants will be required to provide their Australian Government Immunisation History Statement, it is a requirement of the RCH to collect, record and hold vaccination information.

It is also a requirement of your employment that you comply with any direction given by The Royal Children’s Hospital that you be vaccinated against, or prove immunity to, any other disease, unless you have a relevant exemption, and offers of employment are conditional on successful completion of background checks including reference checks. 

Are you ready to join our team?

Apply online by clicking on the “Apply” button

Applications close: 31 May 2026.