Overview
Staff Specialist Medical Oncology a0
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
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Responsibilities
* Provide expert medical assessment and management of patients within the Cancer Care Service.
* Provision of specialist Cancer Care services to emergency patients, inpatients and outpatients at the relevant hospital.
* Ensure provision of high quality Cancer Care services to all patients within the Illawarra Shoalhaven Local Health District.
* 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.
Position details
The position is primarily based at Illawarra Cancer Care Centre, with inpatient services to Wollongong Hospital and outpatient services to Shoalhaven Memorial Hospital. The Medical Oncologist position is networked with consultative services across the district.
Requirements
* Applicable vaccination requirements for a Category A role.
* Working With Children Check (WWCC)
* Current AHPRA Registration
* Valid NSW Drivers Licence
Benefits
* Salary packaging - less tax and more take-home pay
* Novated leasing - lease a car and pay for running costs from pre-tax salary (eligible full-time employees)
* Fitness Passport - discounted gym membership (eligible employees)
* Employee Assistance Program (EAP) - free confidential assistance for staff and their families
* Discounted health insurance options
* Career progression, professional development and secondment opportunities
About us
Wollongong Hospital, located on Dharawal Country, is the Illawarra Shoalhaven
s major referral and teaching hospital with over 500 beds. The campus includes the Illawarra Regional Cancer Care Centre and offers inpatient, outpatient and community-based services. Wollongong is located about an hour south of Sydney with various lifestyle benefits.
Equal Opportunity
ISLHD is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to an inclusive environment for all employees. ISLHD is dedicated to fostering a child-safe environment aligned with NSW Health
s Child Safe Standards.
Need more information
* Visit ISLHD website for application tips and information.
* Visit Stepping Up for Aboriginal recruitment support.
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* Role-related inquiries: Prof Lorraine Chantrill at Lorraine.chantrill@health.nsw.gov.au
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