Organization Overview
Bayside Health is a public health service delivering high‐quality care across every stage of life for close to 1.2 million people living in metropolitan Melbourne, the Mornington Peninsula, Koo Wee Rup, Bass Coast and Southern Gippsland. We have more than 15 main sites, including hospitals, centres and clinics that provide comprehensive care from welcoming newborns to supporting older people and a full range of services in between. More than 22,000 dedicated staff are focused on providing exceptional, equitable, and locally connected care through shared expertise, compassion, and a commitment to continuous growth. Education and training are central to staff development as we encourage all employees to strive and thrive. Bayside Health was formed following the merger of Alfred Health, Bass Coast Health, Gippsland Southern Health Service, Kooweerup Regional Health Service and Peninsula Health on 1 January 2026.
Position Details
Full Time (12 months) – Commencing February 2027
Applications are invited from suitably qualified medical practitioners for the role of Medical Oncology Fellow. This role has the key responsibility for co‐ordinating the management of oncology patients eligible for or enrolled on clinical trials within the Oncology Unit of the Alfred Hospital.
Responsibilities
* Coordinate management of oncology patients eligible for or enrolled in clinical trials
* Oversee trial patients, their treatments and protocol‐specified reviews
* Assess potential patients for suitability and obtain consent in daily outpatient clinics
* Supervise junior medical staff as required
* Attend five outpatient clinics per week, including possible rural clinics
* Participate in multidisciplinary meetings and weekly unit meetings
* Contribute to the after‐hours on‐call roster, including weekends
* Engage in research projects during the placement
Applications from two individuals for a job sharing of a single position will be considered if presented as a coordinated application.
The placement will provide supervision, exposure and experience to enable the fellow to develop the skills, knowledge and credentials for transition into a medical oncology specialist training programme or into the immediate post‐FRACP phase of career development.
Contact
For any queries, please contact Dr Mark Shackleton, Email: mark.shackleton@monash.edu or Dr Andrew Haydon, Email: andrew.haydon@monash.edu.
Application Deadline
Applications close: Thursday, 2nd of March 2026
EEO & Disability Statement
We embrace diversity and strive to have a workforce that reflects the communities we serve. We actively encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, and people of all genders, sexualities, and cultural backgrounds.
If you require adjustments to the recruitment and selection process, or require an alternative format to any of the application materials, please don't hesitate to get in touch with the contact person listed on this ad.
Health Services Vaccine Requirement
In accordance with the Health Services Amendment (Mandatory Vaccination of Healthcare Workers) Act 2020, health care workers in Category A or B roles (as determined by the department's risk ratings) are required to be vaccinated against influenza or hold an acceptable medical exemption.
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