Req ID: 7476
Date: 7 Jul 2026
Site: VCCC (Parkville)
Location:
MELBOURNE, VIC, AU, 3000
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Company: Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre
Unit: Familial Cancer Centre
Division: Chief Operating Officer
Department: Ambulatory Services Operations
Enterprise Agreement: Doctors in Training (Victorian Public Health Secto
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Familial Cancer Centre
Part time (0.5 FTE), , fixed term until early 2027
Parkville location, with multiple public transport options available
Classification HM25-30 Registrar Yr1-6 (pro-rata for part time) + salary packaging + super + annual leave
The Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre (Peter Mac) is a Victorian public health service and a world-leading comprehensive cancer centre, dedicated to excellence across all spheres of clinical care, research and education. We are home to the largest cancer research enterprise in Australia and provide treatment to around 40,000 people with cancer each year. Welcoming staff from diverse backgrounds and experiences is integral to fostering innovation and compassion, and delivering the best possible cancer care for our patients.
About the team
Genetics is playing an increasingly important role in adult diseases such as as a result of greater understanding of the molecular basis of disease, and translational efforts that are increasingly enabling clinical management and therapeutic interventions.About the role
An advanced training post (Fellow) for a medical graduate with an interest in clinical genetics to work under the direction of the Director of the Familial Cancer Centre, working with a multidisciplinary team, based in the Parkville Family Cancer Centre. Clinical duties will be at the Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre and Royal Melbourne Hospital as well as some travel to outreach clinics.
The work will form the basis of specialist training in Clinical Genetics or an agreed appropriate speciality (e.g. medical oncology or gastroenterology) and will be accredited by the Royal Australasian College of Physicians. The applicant must have completed the examinations for FRACP qualification.
The working environment is collective and multidisciplinary. Good clinical, organisational and interpersonal skills, enthusiasm, ability to work independently and intellectual curiosity will all be necessary. Familiarity with basic computer skills and statistics will be an advantage.
About you
Essential Requirements
Registered medical practitioner, AHPRA
Completion of requirements for Fellowship of the Royal Australasian College of Physicians Part 1 (FRACP) e.g. successful completion of all examinations
A record of academic excellence
Excellent inter-personal and communication skills
Excellent organisational skills
Able to work co-operatively in a team environment
A very high level of consideration and care for patients and research subjects
Desirable Requirements
Interested in research and a commitment to quality in the research process
Experience in statistical analysis
Experience of peer-reviewed publication of research
Excellent oral and written presentation skills
Knowledge of clinical research regulatory requirements, ethics and governance
Our benefits
We offer a range of benefits which support our people both personally and professionally, including:
Up to $11,660 in salary packaging to increase your take home pay
Discounted health insurance and eye care
A comprehensive health and wellbeing program
Public transport options at our doorstep and end of journey facilities for cyclists
Onsite eateries and coffee shops and inviting rooftop garden spaces
Pathways for professional development and new career opportunities
Five weeks annual leave, 17.5% leave loading, monthly ADO’s and purchased leave options
Flexible, hybrid working arrangements
Inclusion and belonging
Peter Mac celebrates, values and supports a diverse and inclusive environment which reflects our vibrant community. We encourage applications from anyone identifying as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander. We also welcome anyone who identifies as LGBTQIA+, linguistically, culturally and/or gender diverse, people with disability, and people of any age to apply for our roles.
Join us!
If you feel this role is right for you we warmly invite you to apply, and encourage your early application. All appointments are made subject to a satisfactory police check, and may require a valid Working with Children Check. Many staff are required to be vaccinated against, or demonstrate immunity to, COVID-19, influenza, and a range of other diseases.
Should you need assistance or require any adjustments or accommodations to fully participate in the application or interview process, you are welcome to reach out to the contact person listed. We acknowledge that not all applicants will meet the full list of selection criteria outlined, and wherever possible we will consider applications where relevant experience can apply.
For a confidential discussion about this role, please contact Paul James on
[email protected]
Application closing date: 21/07/2026
