Req ID: 7561
Date: 4 Aug 2026
Site: VCCC (Parkville)
Location:
MELBOURNE, VIC, AU, 3000
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Company: Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre
Unit: Anaesthetics
Division: Chief Operating Officer
Department: Cancer Surgery
Enterprise Agreement: Doctors in Training (Victorian Public Health Secto
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Anaesthetics
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.
YOUR ROLE IN OUR FUTURE
Unaccredited Anaesthetic and Perioperative Medicine Registrar (HAT)
This is a fixed-term, full-time position for 12 months, commencing 1 February 2027.
What we can offer you:
A challenging and stimulating environment where acute care experience can be gained in both medical and surgical specialties.
Experience in anaesthesia, perioperative medicine, and pain medicine for oncological surgical procedures across a wide range of specialities.
Support your professional development with a fully developed academic program.
A track record of applicants successfully entering national and international anaesthetic training programs and receiving awards at exams and scientific meetings.
What you can offer us:
Motivated to gain experience in acute care medicine, anaesthesia, perioperative medicine, and pain medicine.
Four years plus of post-graduate experience, including 6 months of intensive care, 3 months of emergency medicine, surgery, and anaesthesia.
Enthusiasm to participate in the clinical and academic activities of the department.
An interest in the oncology patient
An interest in the delivery of high-quality post-operative care delivered through our Enhanced Postoperative Care unit (EPOC), locally referred to as ECU, and our inpatient wards
An interest in driving down surgical complications
An interest in resuscitation and critical care
For further information about this opportunity, please review the position description or contact us for a confidential discussion.
All successful candidates will be asked to provide evidence of successful completion of the below non negotiable requirements:
- At least PGY4 at the commencement of the role
- A minimum of 6 months of intensive care experience AND 3 months of emergency medicine experience
- Current ALS2 qualification
- BASICS (Basic Assessment and Support in Intensive Care) certification or equivalent
Applicants to this role should provide a covering letter outlining key skills and experience relevant to the role to assist us with our assessment.
Due to the high volume of applications, it is regrettable that Prof Bernhard Reidel and Dr Ian Richardson cannot answer individual queries directly. Please contact Medical Workforce, which will attempt to answer all queries. Please confirm in the application with an attestation that you fulfil all the essential requirements.
Hiring Manager: Professor Bernhard Reidel/Ian Richardson
Contact Number: 8559 6125
Email: [email protected]
Applications Close: 31 August 2026
Position Summary
A twelve-month position is available to prospective anaesthetic trainees seeking broad clinical experience within a specialist medical and surgical oncology centre. Over the course of the 12-months, successful candidates will spend approximately one-third of their time in the operating theatre, working under the supervision of consultant anaesthetists and fellows; one-third in perioperative/pain medicine; and one-third of their time in perioperative and resuscitation medicine. This position is based within the Department of Anaesthesia, Perioperative Medicine, and Pain Medicine at Australia’s premier oncology hospital. This position offers an excellent opportunity to establish and develop skills in anaesthesia, acute pain management, peri-operative medicine and resuscitation within a friendly, supportive, and research- focused department. This position is closely aligned and rostered with similar positions tailored towards an intensive care stream, providing a rich multidisciplinary learning environment and strong exposure to high-acuity perioperative care.
Enterprise Agreement
Doctors in Training (Victorian Public Health Sector) (AMA Victoria) (Single Interest Employers) Enterprise Agreement 2021 Â 2024
Classification or Salary Range
As per EBA Award
Immunisation Risk Category
Immunisation Category A
Key Relationships
Internal
Department of Cancer Surergy
Patients & their Carers
External
Other healthcare providers, University and Professional Bodies
Patients and carers
Education
Skills
Essential Requirements
Evidence of the successful completion of essential courses will be requested after selection for interview.
Medical registration with AHPRA
At least postgraduate year (PGY) 4 at commencement of the role
A minimum of 6 months of intensive care experience AND 3 months of emergency medicine experience.
Current ALS2 qualification
BASICS (Basic Assessment and Support in Intensive Care) certification or equivalence
Excellent clinical judgement, communication skills and ability to work effectively within multidisciplinary teams
Desirable Requirements
Previous experience in anaesthesia
Experience at registrar level in an intensive care unit
APLS (Advanced Paediatric Life Support) or PALS (Paediatric Advanced Life Support)
EMST (Early Management of Severe Trauma) or ATLS (Advanced Trauma Life Support)
Advanced Life Support 2 (ALS2) Instructor or Instructor Candidate
Point-of-Care Ultrasound (POCUS) experience
Previous Experience with Rapid Response Teams and Resuscitation
Demonstrated interest in education and research
Demonstrated interest in peri-operative medicine
Demonstrated interest in caring for the oncology patient
Certifications, Licenses & Registrations
Key Accountabilities
1. Gain experience in the areas of Oncological Acute Medicine, Enhanced Care (EPOC), & Anaesthetics for the range of Oncology Surgery
Gain experience in providing the highest standard of patient focused, evidence-based care for patients undergoing medical or surgical treatment for the variety of cancers, under the supervision of Intensive Care Specialists, Specialist Anaesthetists and Acute Medical Physicians.
Supervised provision of anaesthesia across a wide range of surgical specialities, including major head and neck, often involving complex airway management; major colorectal, upper gastrointestinal, hepatobiliary, and retroperitoneal sarcoma surgery; major reconstructive surgery; melanoma and skin cancer surgery with general plastics; robotic surgery including colorectal, urology, head and neck procedures; breast surgery with reconstruction; and brachytherapy.
Supervised acute pain management & broader postoperative care.
Supervised acute pain medicine ward rounds.
Supervised medical support to our Post-Anaesthesia Care Unit (PACU)
Supervised medical support to our Enhanced Care Unit (ECU)/Enhanced Postoperative Care Unit (EPOC)
Data entry and clinical audit support for the ECU/EPOC
Peri-operative medicine ward rounds, working alongside general medicince, anaesthesia, and critical care consultants.
Post-Rapid Response Team review and follow-up rounding.
Cardiac monitoring rounds, including reviews of patients requiring telemetry or enhanced cardiovascular surveillance.
Anaesthetic assessment clinics & ward-based pre-operative assessments.
Voluntary attendance at peri-operative medicine clinics, including Shared Decision Making (SDM) and cardio-pulmonary exercise testing (CPET) clinics.
Supervised provision of procedural sedation procedures, both within and outside the operating theatre environment.
Supervised intensive care support for a broad range of oncology patients, including surgical and medical patients awaiting transfer to The Royal Melbourne Hospital ICU or retrieval services.
Participation in tracheostomy ward rounds.
Attendance at Rapid Response calls, cardiac arrest and Code Grey calls, including support for paediatric resuscitation in collaboration with The Royal Children’s team overseeing radiotherapy at PMCC.
Critical care transfer
Liaison with all multidisciplinary professional groups to support the delivery of holistic, patient-centred care.
Support and education of surgical and medical HMOs overnight
Support Medical Student (MD2) Education
Key Accountabilities (Contd..)
Broad Education Goals
Preparation for first part exam in anaesthesia and or critical care
Research methodology
Medical and radiation oncology, cancer haematology
Clinical communication
Medical education through simulation
4. Adherence to hospital policies and procedures to ensure ethical care
To actively contribute to regular meetings and demonstrate a commitment to processes and policies ensuring ethical care. Completion of mandatory training and presentation of certification on request.
Attend and contribute to regular departmental and audit meetings.
Participate in and deliver on quality assurance requirements.
Adhere to organisational policies and procedures ensuring ethical care.
Provide cover for absences for anaesthetic colleagues taking annual /study or sick leave.
Timely attendance at clinical sessions, & departmental meetings.
Completion of patient records, critical incident forms, and quality assurance forms.
Participation in the on-call roster, with responsibilities for the High Acuity Service, supported by the appropriate senior registrar, fellow, and consultant.
Maintain high standards of professionalism and respect for patients and staff
5. Professional Development
Take part in all activities that contribute to ongoing professional and personal development.
Attend approved training courses in preparation for the examinations of the relevant College, (e.g. ANZCA, CICM, ACEM)
Attend the rostered RMH ICU educational meetings
Attend weekly academic meetings run by the Department of Anaesthesia, Perioperative Medicine, and Pain Medicine
Maintain satisfactory clinical & academic performance, reviewed every six months
Engage in departmental research and data collection
Present at the annual Division of Cancer Surgery, Anaesthesia, Perioperative Medicine, and Pain Medicine Research Day
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For further information about this opportunity, click Apply to be redirected to the Peter Mac Careers page where you can review the position profile. Alternatively, please contact us for a confidential discussion.
Peter Mac is a child safe organisation and has a commitment to child safety and wellbeing.
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.
