Medical Oncologist - Fractional Specialist (Fixed Term)

Work in an environment that offers: 

• Support for career progression and development
• A dynamic and growing health service that embraces new technologies
• Accommodation support available to successful applicant

The Position

Job Reference: 3033

Position Title: Medical Oncologist - Fractional Specialist (Fixed Term)
Classification: Specialist Year 1 HN18 – Specialist Year 9 HN58
Salary per hour (exc. super): $166.89 - $216.66 (dependant on Year Level)
Hours per fortnight: 30.4 / 0.43 FTE
Employment Status: Fixed Term- Fractional Specialist

Closing date: 28/09/2025

The Bendigo Cancer Centre are seeking a suitably experienced Medical Oncology Consultant to join our dedicated team, providing high-quality oncology services across the Loddon Mallee Region. This is a Fixed Term appointment providing consultant leave backfill commencing 2 February 2026 - 2 August 2026. The Fractional Specialist shall contribute to the provision of Medical Oncology services to patients of Bendigo Health at both inpatient and outpatient levels, including ward service, on call and weekend cover across multiple sites including Bendigo Health and other outreach health service partners. Your expertise will play a crucial role in enhancing our existing and future cancer service provisions from the cancer centre to the subregional hospitals with a focus on governance and ensuring that patients receive the best possible care.

Working with Bendigo Health

Bendigo Health are a leader in regional health care, combining outstanding services with a strong education, training and personal development culture.

Created by our community in the 1850s, we have a long, proud history of delivering excellent care to our community.

Our organisation is diverse, welcoming and committed to delivering our vision of Excellent Care. Every Person, Every Time.

Bendigo Health has around 5000 staff and a catchment area covering a quarter of the size of Victoria. The three main campuses of Bendigo Health are in Bendigo, with many services extended to regional settings including areas such as Mildura, Echuca, Swan Hill, Kyneton and Castlemaine.

We offer a fantastic range of benefits for our staff, including: 

• Staff health and wellbeing programs
• Career development and education opportunities
• Generous salary packaging opportunities, to increase your take-home pay each fortnight
• Flexible Working Arrangements
• Use of staff gym and pool and access to other fitness facilities through fitness passport program

If successful for a position at Bendigo Health you must provide evidence of your full immunisation record as part of the on boarding process.

Your New Division

The Clinical Operations Division encompasses acute, allied health, cancer, dental and mental health services.  We provide a wide range of general medical, surgical and specialty services including but not limited to; Oncology, Cardiology, Renal, Emergency, Women’s and Children’s, Critical Care, Specialist Clinics, Cancer Clinics and Mental Health Services. Our Allied Health teams provide a diverse range of programs and person centred care in inpatient, outpatient, community, home and residential care settings.

Bendigo Region

Bendigo is one of Victoria’s largest regional cities making it a great city to live and work in. Bendigo provides services for the region’s population of over 320,000 and so the city offers excellent schools, shopping and cultural precincts, sporting facilities and various tertiary facilities. We can offer generous flexible working arrangements - giving you more time to enjoy the fantastic restaurants, beautiful parks, walking trails and wineries within our region.

Interested?

We’d love to hear from you!  Please ensure that you attach a cover letter and an up-to-date copy of your resume.  

Need more information?  Please contact Dr Rob Blum, Clinical Director on (03) 5454 8834 to arrange a confidential discussion.  

Diversity and Inclusion

Bendigo Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We embrace diversity and social inclusion and encourage people from a diverse cultural background, people with disabilities and or Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander people to apply.

If you are an existing Bendigo Health employee, please ensure you apply with your Bendigo Health email address.

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