Staff Specialist Medical Oncology – Illawarra Shoalhaven Local Health District - Cancer Services
Temporary Part time – 0.4 FTE (for 12 months with view to extending) | Wollongong Hospital (TWH) | REQ605324 | Staff Specialist | Applications close: Tuesday 7 October 2025
Join us in shaping healthier futures. Together we can do more.
This position is primarily based at Illawarra Cancer Care Centre, whilst providing inpatient services to Wollongong Hospital and outpatient services to Shoalhaven Memorial Hospital. The Medical Oncologist position is networked, with a commitment to consultative services across the district.
The position holder will provide expert medical assessment and management of patients within the Cancer Care Service.
Responsibilities include but are not limited to, the provision of specialist Cancer Care services to emergency patients, inpatients and outpatients at the relevant hospital.
The Medical Oncologist will ensure provision of high quality Cancer Care services to all patients within the Illawarra Shoalhaven Local Health District.
The Medical Oncologist will proactively:
- Support the development of Cancer Care services
- Support and facilitate a culture of learning and best practice
- Support and develop medical oncology research within the department
For more information and to view the position classification, see the Position Description here.
Applicants expecting to be awarded Fellowship of the Royal Australian College of Physicians (RACP) within six months may be considered.
A little about us.
Wollongong Hospital, located on Dharawal Country, is the Illawarra Shoalhaven’s major referral and teaching hospital and has a bed-base count of more than 500. The campus, which incorporates the Illawarra Regional Cancer Care Centre, provides a comprehensive range of inpatient, outpatient and community-based services.
Wollongong is located an hour’s drive south of Sydney on a narrow coastal strip bordered by the Royal National Park to the north, Lake Illawarra to the south, the Tasman Sea to the east and the Illawarra Escarpment to the west. Learn more about the lifestyle benefits of living and working in Wollongong here.
Benefits of working with ISLHD.
We understand that balancing career aspirations with the demand of the everyday, as well as maintaining a healthy work-life balance, can be a challenge. To help with this, we offer a range of benefits which include:
- Salary packaging - less tax and more take-home pay
- Novated leasing - lease a car and pay for all running costs out of your pre-taxed salary (eligible full-time employees)
- Fitness Passport - discounted gym membership that both you and your family can enjoy (eligible employees)
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) - free confidential and professional assistance for staff and their families
- Discounted health insurance is available through a number of different private health insurance providers. Talk to your provider today for more information!
- Career progression, professional development and secondment opportunities
Apply now by reading the Position Description, then, using our online portal, submit a resume and answer the selection criteria within the application. In addition, please note you must have the following essential requirements:
- Applicable vaccination requirements for a Category A role.
- Working With Children Check (WWCC)
- Current AHPRA Registration
- Valid NSW Drivers Licence
ISLHD is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
ISLHD is dedicated to fostering a child-safe environment that respects and upholds the rights of children and young people, aligned with NSW Health’s commitment to implementing the Child Safe Standards. We aim to ensure that children and young people feel safe, supported, and included in their care. All current and prospective staff are expected to prioritise the safety, welfare, and wellbeing of children and young people, actively working to protect them from harm and abuse.
Need more information or help applying?
- Visit the ISLHD website for application tips, to learn more about ISLHD and other important application information.
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- For role-related queries or help applying, contact Prof Lorraine Chantrill at Lorraine.chantrill@health.nsw.gov.au