Req ID: 7403
Date: 21 Jun 2026
Site: VCCC (Parkville)
Location:
MELBOURNE, VIC, AU, 3000
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Company: Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre
Unit: Infectious Diseases
Division: Chief Operating Officer
Department: Internal Medicine
Enterprise Agreement: Doctors in Training (Victorian Public Health Secto
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Infectious Diseases
At Peter Mac we aim to continuously improve cancer care, research and education across all cancers and for all people affected by cancer: changing lives, breaking new ground. Everything we do is underpinned by our core values, Excellence, Compassion and Innovation. Welcoming people from a wide variety of different backgrounds and experiences is critical to fostering innovation, cultivating compassion, attracting and retaining top talent and providing the best possible cancer care for our patients.
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Position Summary
This is a full time (86 hours a fortnight), fixed term position to provide a high quality infectious diseases care and treatment for both inpatient and outpatients at Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre and participate in education and research in the field of infectious diseases.
Enterprise Agreement
Doctors in Training (Victorian Public Health Sector) (AMA Victoria) (Single Interest Employers) Enterprise Agreement 2022-2026
Classification or Salary Range
HM25 to HM30 depending on experience level
Immunisation Risk Category
Immunisation Category A
Key Relationships
Internal
Effective working relationships with all disciplines involved in patient care whether they be community based or hospital based.
Readiness to take direction and willingness to learn from supervisor, other members of the team and other colleagues.
External
As above
Skills
Essential Requirements
Medical Qualifications registrable by the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency
Royal Australasian College of Physician Advanced trainee in infectious diseases
Experience in a multidisciplinary team setting
Desirable Requirements
At least 1 year of advanced training in infectious diseases
Ability to establish and maintain good interpersonal relationships with medical staff and other disciplines across departments
Key Accountabilities
Key Accountabilities Demonstrated by / Key Performance Indicators
1. Provides high quality patient care using an evidence based, cost effective approach
Effectively manages all in-patients referred with infections and liaises closely with consultant staff
Participates in the Infectious Diseases Outpatient Clinic
Participates in haematology ward rounds
All referrals are assessed promptly
In-patients and referrals are reviewed at least daily
Manages patient consult database
Completes all patient related documentation according to the centre’s policies/procedures
All complex cases receive appropriate follow up
Liaises and communicates with the multidisciplinary treating team
Contributes to team meetings and educational activities
Actively and regularly participates in peer review patient related activities
Participates in departmental research projects and audits
Works effectively with all internal and external stakeholders to optimise patient care and discharge planning
2. Implements best practice for antibiotic use/guidelines/infection control
Participates in internal and external educational programs
Actively participates in the Infection Control Service including attendance at meetings
Assists with implementation and delivery of antibiotic stewardship practices
3. Participates in research and surveillance
Must complete one project in an area of interest
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Applicants to this role should provide a covering letter outlining relative key skills and experience to assist us with our assessment.
For further information about this opportunity, click Apply to be redirected to the Peter Mac Careers page where you can review the position summary. Alternatively, please contact us using the information below for a confidential discussion.
Hiring Manager: Monica Slavin
Contact Number: 8559 5000
Email: [email protected]
Applications Close: 13 July 2026
WHY WORK FOR PETER MAC
Peter Mac offer a range of benefits which support our people both personally and professionally.
Our staff benefits include award winning facilities, professional development and events, a health and wellbeing program, flexible work practices and policies and financial benefits such as salary packaging.
We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, all members of the LGBTQI community and people with a disability.
