Registrar - Medical Oncology Fellow

About the Role

Applications from suitably qualified candidates are invited for a Medical Oncology Fellow position at the Ballarat Regional Integrated Cancer Centre, Grampians Health. This twelve-month position, commencing in February 2026, provides comprehensive clinical and research training under the supportive supervision of a collegial and highly experienced consultant team of five full-time and five visiting medical oncologists.

Role Details

• Role: Medical Oncology Fellow
• Contract: Fixed Term Full Time
• Hours: 86 hours per fortnight
• Clinical Year: 2026

Skills & Experience

Candidates should possess appropriate qualifications and postgraduate experience in oncology, along with a demonstrated commitment to oncology patient care and research activities. The position will ideally suit candidates who have either fully or partly completed advanced training in medical oncology and hold or will be eligible for specialist registration. Candidates should also possess excellent communication skills and the ability to work effectively within multidisciplinary healthcare teams.

Key Responsibilities

• This is a clinical and research-based role. The Fellow will be actively involved in clinical trials, participate in all relevant clinical trial unit meetings and activities, and undertake independent research under the supervision of an experienced mentor. The Oncology unit has a well-established, busy, and dynamic clinical trials unit involved in multiple clinical trials, including early-phase studies. The department also maintains collaborative research relationships with metropolitan hospitals, including the Austin Hospital and other regional institutions.
• Clinical responsibilities include participation in oncology clinics four days per week, including fortnightly outreach clinics to Horsham or Stawell. The Fellow will participate in breast, upper gastrointestinal, colorectal, urological, thoracic, neuro-oncology, head and neck, gynaecological, skin cancer and inpatient multidisciplinary team meetings and is expected to attend consultant ward rounds two to three times a week. The fellow will participate in the after-hours on-call and weekend oncology ward rounds roster, an integral component of the comprehensive training experience.
• Academic responsibilities include participation in regular Journal Club sessions, Mortality and Morbidity meetings, and junior doctor teaching programmes. The Fellow will have protected time to attend the weekly Victorian Medical Oncology Training Group education series in Melbourne. The Fellow will have the opportunity to gain valuable teaching experience by being involved in undergraduate medical student teaching from the University of Melbourne and Deakin University.

This position provides opportunities for professional development through attendance at regional, national, and international oncology meetings and conferences, subject to leave approval from the Head of Medical Oncology. The role offers comprehensive clinical exposure to regional cancer care while enabling meaningful research contributions with publication potential.

About Ballarat Regional Integrated Cancer Centre (BRICC)

BRICC is a state-of-the-art regional cancer centre that opened in 2013, offering comprehensive oncology services including outpatient chemotherapy, at-home care, inpatient oncology, radiotherapy with two linear accelerators, and a growing clinical trials unit. The centre is supported by a wide range of allied health services such as oncology nursing, pharmacy, physiotherapy, dietetics, occupational therapy, and social work. Radiotherapy is delivered on-site through the Ballarat-Austin Radiation Oncology Centre (BAROC), a partnership between Austin Health and Grampians Health Ballarat. BRICC works closely with the Gandarra Palliative Care Facility. Serving a population of over 350,000 across the Grampians region, BRICC operates within a multidisciplinary framework and provides outreach services to Wimmera, Stawell, and Maryborough. It is part of Grampians Health, which delivers integrated healthcare across western Victoria. Ballarat Base Hospital, the main referral centre, is currently undergoing major redevelopment to expand and modernise its facilities.

Position Description & Application

Interested? Apply now or discuss the role with Dr. Sharad Sharma, Head of Oncology, Ballarat Regional Integrated Cancer Centre, Grampians Health, Ballarat via email: sharad.sharma@gh.org.au or by phone 03 5320 8500 for a confidential discussion.

If you are currently employed at Grampians Health, please ensure you sign in through the Employee Login via the external Careers Page or access the Careers Page via the Intranet before applying.

We're actively seeking candidates for this role and will review applications as they are submitted. All applications should be submitted by 31st August 2025.

About Grampians Health

Grampians Health provides healthcare to a large region at our campuses based in Ballarat, Dimboola, Edenhope, Horsham and Stawell. Our mission is to deliver sustainable healthcare tailored to evolving community and workforce needs. Joining Grampians Health means being part of a diverse team, with career opportunities across acute, maternity, mental health, allied health, aged care and support services.

Culture & Benefits

• Flexible work arrangements and purchase leave opportunities
• Salary packaging for living expenses such as rent/mortgage plus meals, entertainment & holidays
• Access to Staff Fitness program
• Staff rewards and recognition programs

About Ballarat

Ballarat offers an excellent regional lifestyle with convenient access to metropolitan facilities. Located approximately 100 kilometres west of Melbourne in the Central Highlands of Victoria, the city offers comprehensive amenities, natural recreational areas, including state parks and reserves, as well as cultural and sporting facilities. The location offers reasonable commuting access to Melbourne whilst maintaining the benefits of regional practice and lifestyle.

Further Information

• All appointments are subject to a satisfactory police records check, immunisation clearance and Working with Children check and/or NDIS Worker Screening Check.
• All employees must be willing and able to wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) when required, which at a minimum is a surgical mask. Additional PPE requirements are role-dependent.
• Grampians Health is a child safe organisation, committed to the safety and wellbeing of all children and young people. Grampians Health is committed to providing a diverse and inclusive workforce.
• We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, mature age workers and LGBTQIA+.

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