Req ID: 5715
Date: 23 Jul 2026
Site: VCCC (Parkville)
Location:
MELBOURNE, VIC, AU, 3000
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Company: Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre
Unit: Senior Medical Personnel
Division: Chief Operating Officer
Department: Cancer Surgery
Enterprise Agreement: Medical Specialists (Victorian Public Health Secto
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Senior Medical Personnel
Fractional position available with increase in hours from 02/02/2027
Parkville location, with multiple public transport options available
Join a friendly and encouraging work environment
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.
YOUR ROLE IN OUR FUTURE
Fractional, Fixed Term position available for an experienced plastic surgeon for a range of hours as per below:
8 Hours from 15/10/2026 until 01/02/2027
From 01/02/2027 Hours will increase to 21 until 01/03/2028
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: Dr Angela Webb / Professor Sandy Heriot
Contact Number: 8559 5000
Email: [email protected]
Applications Close: 07/08/2026
Position Summary
This is a position for an experienced Plastic Surgeon to offer surgical services to the Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre with particular responsibility for Plastic surgery.
Enterprise Agreement
Medical Specialists (Victorian Public Health Sector) (AMA Victoria) (Single Interest Employers) Enterprise Agreement 2022 -2026
Classification or Salary Range
As per experience
Immunisation Risk Category
Immunisation Category A
Key Relationships
Internal
Department of Cancer Surgery
Nursing, Medical and Allied Health staff
Patients & Their Carers
External
Other healthcare providers
Universities & Professional Bodies
Skills
Essential Requirements
Specialist Medical Qualifications registrable by the Medical Board of Victoria•FRACS (or equivalent)•Specialist Plastic Surgeon
Desirable Requirements
Experience in an oncology setting
International Plastic Surgical fellowship
Certifications, Licenses & Registrations
AHPRA Registration
Key Accountabilities
Key Accountabilities Demonstrated by / Key Performance Indicators
1. Providing the highest standard of patient care.
Provide surgical care to appropriate patients.
Provision and maintenance of high level of clinical skills.
Responsible to the Director of Division of Surgical Oncology, Director of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery and tumour lead stream of the Skin and Melanoma Service.
Commitment to the values of the Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre and commitment to the Hospital’s Code of Ethical Conduct.
Excellent skills and competencies as a clinician and excellent communication skills with patients, their families and one’s colleagues.
2. Providing educational support and development.
Supervise HMOs/Registrars allocated to the Plastic and ReconstructiveSurgery Service general team.
Regular attendance at Departmental, Hospital and Specialty educational meetings and audit meetings as required.
Ongoing involvement in undergraduate and postgraduate teaching/training.
Ongoing supervision and training of Junior Medical staff.
Participation in annual credentialing program.
Teaching commitment and skills in the areas of undergraduate, post graduate and continuing medical education.
Ongoing involvement with and encouragement of Research.
Commitment to continuing Education/Self-development and Quality Improvement activities as supported by the Hospital’s staff education initiatives
3. Timely completion of all administrative requirements.
Completion of clinical records, operating reports and outpatient letters within acceptable time frames.
Timely attendance at scheduled Operating Suite and outpatient sessions.
Timely application and management of approved leave.
Participation in appropriate clinical audit and other hospital activities.
Commitment to Hospital/corporate objectives, develop trusting staff relationships and generate team confidence, direct and control professionals improvements, exercise stewardship over available resources to ensure the efficient and effective use of available funds.
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
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.
