Medical Oncologist – Clinical Trials & Cancer Research
12-month fixed term, 0.2 FTE, with ongoing opportunity
Cabrini Malvern
At Cabrini Health we champion community, compassion and career fulfilment. Our teams are united by the shared purpose of making a meaningful contribution to exceptional, patient-centred care in well- resourced, world class facilities that inspire you to perform at your best and continuously grow professionally.
Cabrini Research has been the home of innovative research at Cabrini Health for more than 25 years. Our highly-skilled academic and clinician researchers work together to tackle the greatest challenges in healthcare and improve the lives of our patients and community. Our investigators work across the entire trajectory of research from laboratory discovery to preclinical models, clinical trials and implementation into practice.
What the role involves:
The Medical Oncologist – Clinical Trials & Cancer Research will play a leading role in the design, initiation and conduct of clinical trials at Cabrini, with a particular focus on early‑phase and investigator‑initiated studies. The position provides clinical, scientific and strategic leadership to ensure high‑quality, patient‑centred trial activity that aligns with Cabrini Research priorities and complies with regulatory requirements, including ICH GCP and the National Clinical Trials Governance Framework.
In addition to driving excellence in clinical trials, the role contributes to the broader cancer research program through collaboration, mentorship, education and the development of innovative research initiatives. The appointee will work closely with multidisciplinary teams, research staff and academic partners and consumers to strengthen Cabrini’s translational research capability, support emerging research programs, and enhance the integration of research into clinical care.
About you:
Member of the Royal Australasian College of Physicians
Current medical registration
Current indemnity insurance
Current Good Clinical Practice (GCP) certificate
Current FRACP certification as training supervisor
Extensive experience in the clinical management of patients with cancer, with demonstrated expertise in integrating research and clinical care.
Proven leadership experience within a clinical or research setting, including the ability to guide multidisciplinary teams and support high‑performing research staff.
What We Offer:
Salary Packaging up to $18,850 per annum to increase your take-home pay
Access to a range of retail offers, discounted hospital services and savings on eligible private health fund services
Myki Commuter Club discount
A commitment to health and wellbeing initiatives including discounted access to a wide range of gyms, pools, and fitness facilities through Fitness Passport
Interested? For further information, view the full position description or contact: Gayle Pettigrew – Administration Assistant – Research Operations – on 03 9508 3451
To find out more please visit our Careers website: https://www.cabrini.com.au/work-with-us/
Does this sound like your new role? Bring your skills and enthusiasm to Cabrini Health and help optimise the patient experience and health outcomes for our community.
Cabrini Health acknowledges the importance of creating a work environment that is welcoming, safe, equitable and inclusive for people of all backgrounds and abilities. Inclusion is core to our mission.
As part of our commitment to Reconciliation and Closing the Gap in employment related outcomes, we encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples.
Working for Cabrini
Cabrini Health is a Catholic, private, for-purpose health service located in Melbourne’s southeast. Inspired by the mission and ethic of care of the Cabrini Sisters, providing quality, compassionate care to our community for more than 75 years.
There is something special about Cabrini Health. Our highly skilled staff and specialists incorporate clinical research, innovative models of care and state-of-the-art technology to deliver the best possible care and outcomes for our patients. We demonstrate our mission to serve our community through outreach programs that support asylum seekers, provide healthcare in rural communities and in underdeveloped countries.
Our size, reputation and growth strategy ensure genuine opportunities for our people to learn, grow and realise potential.
Our values: Compassion - Integrity - Courage - Respect
MANDATORY FOR ALL NEW STAFF TO CABRINI
Employment with Cabrini Health will be based on satisfactory background checks such as professional references, National Police Check, vaccinations for annual Influenza plus a Working with Children Check (WWCC) may also be requested. Vaccination for COVID-19 is highly recommended.
