Overview
Oncology Research Fellow – Australian Rare Cancer Portal (ARC Portal) roles at The Royal Melbourne Hospital. There are 2 part-time fixed-term positions, 25.8 hours per fortnight, commencing from 27 October 2025.
About the ARC Portal
Established in 2020, with funding from the Australian Genomics Medicine Centre (now Omico), the ARC Portal serves as a comprehensive resource for treating cancer specialists and their patients by facilitating access to expert advice from Australian and international sub-specialists in rare cancers. It provides guidance on diagnosis, genomic profiling, treatment options, and access to clinical trials and high-cost drug support. The ARC Portal aims to improve equity by enabling access to specialist rare cancer care outside metropolitan areas.
In July 2025, BioGrid Australia received further funding to support ongoing operation and expansion of the ARC Portal into Queensland and other underserved jurisdictions including NT, SA and WA.
Further information about the ARC Portal is available at arcportal.org.au.
About BioGrid Australia Limited
BioGrid Australia Ltd is a not-for-profit company whose members are health services, universities and research institutes that use a real-time national data linkage platform to conduct collaborative multi-site research. BioGrid specialises in real-time linkage of hospital-based and managed clinical data. BioGrid’s head office is located at Melbourne Health, Victoria. BioGrid is managing the expansion phase of the ARC Portal, including contracting for resources to operate the ARC Portal and hosting the web application and database, under the guidance of the Portal lead, Prof Clare Scott. Further information is available at biogrid.org.au.
About the Role
The Oncology Research Fellows for the Australian Rare Cancer Portal are part time roles to support the advancement of the ARC Portal in Victoria and across Australia. The ARC Portal operates virtually, so Fellows can be based outside Victoria. The role offers a environment that supports high-quality translational rare cancer research under supervision of Professor Clare Scott and Dr Damien Kee across disciplines including molecular translational research and health services research.
Working in consultation with the ARC Portal Lead Medical Oncologist, Dr Damien Kee, the Fellows will be responsible for the virtual recruitment of rare cancer patients from across Australia to the ARC Portal. Upon recruitment and data collection, evaluation and triaging of each case will enable the best treatment pathway to be enacted for each patient under guidance from Professor Scott and Dr Damien Kee.
About You
- Registration with the Medical Board of Australia (AHPRA)
- MBBS or equivalent tertiary qualifications
- Ability to work in a team
- Ability to exercise sound, independent judgement and initiative
- Well-developed communication and presentation skills
Application Instructions
Please upload the following documents to your application:
- Cover Letter
- Current Curriculum Vitae
- Two references are required to support your application
- Referees – Download reference Template (upload directly to application) or email to
Benefits
- Flexible working hours within a virtual work environment
- A values-based organisation offering professional advancement, including training and research opportunities
- Comprehensive Health & Wellbeing Programs including On-site staff gym, Staff Medical Service, Employee Assistance Program, Peer Support Program
- Salary packaging options, discounted onsite car parking, close to public transport
Interested?
Apply via MH Careers and upload your Resume and Cover Letter. For more information, please contact Dr Damien Kee, Lead Medical Oncologist, ARC Portal at
Note: Recruitment is ongoing, with interviews commencing as soon as suitable candidates are received and the position may close early. All appointments are subject to a satisfactory Criminal History Record Check and immunisation assessment prior to commencement. The RMH stands in solidarity with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and is committed to diversity, inclusion and equality. Adjustments are available to support applications from all backgrounds.
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📌 2025 Oncology Research Fellow, Australian Rare Cancer Portal
🏢 The Royal Melbourne Hospital
📍 Sunshine Coast Regional