Overview 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) | REQ605324Applications close: Tuesday 7 October 2025Role summary 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 the provision of specialist Cancer Care services to emergency patients, inpatients and outpatients at the relevant hospital, ensuring high quality Cancer Care services to all patients within the Illawarra Shoalhaven Local Health District.
The role is primarily based at the Illawarra Cancer Care Centre, with inpatient services to Wollongong Hospital and outpatient services to Shoalhaven Memorial Hospital. Responsibilities Provide expert medical assessment and management of patients within the Cancer Care Service. Deliver specialist Cancer Care services to emergency patients, inpatients and outpatients at the relevant hospital. Proactively contribute to development of Cancer Care services and promote a culture of learning and best practice. Support and facilitate medical oncology research within the department. Benefits Salary packaging – less tax and more take-home pay Novated leasing – lease a car and pay for running costs from pre-taxed salary (eligible full-time employees)Fitness Passport – discounted gym membership for you and your family (eligible employees)Employee Assistance Program (EAP) – free confidential skilled support for staff and families Discounted private health insurance (through various providers)Requirements and qualifications Current AHPRA Registration Working With Children Check (WWCC)Applicable vaccination requirements for a Category A role Current NSW Driver’s Licence Eligibility for Fellowship of the Royal Australian College of Physicians (RACP) within six months may be considered About ISLHD and locationISLHD is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to an inclusive environment.
The Illawarra region’s major referral and teaching hospital network supports a broad range of inpatient, outpatient and community-based services. Wollongong is located about an hour south of Sydney; the campus includes the Illawarra Regional Cancer Care Centre. How to apply Requirements: Read the Position Description, then submit a resume and respond to the selection criteria via the online portal. For role-related queries or help applying, contact Prof Lorraine Chantrill at L orraine.chantrill@health.nsw.gov.au NoteISLHD is an equal opportunity employer and supports a child-safe environment aligned with NSW Health’s Child Safe Standards.
Children and young people’s safety and wellbeing is prioritised.
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