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Peter MaCallum Cancer Cente - Peter Mac
At Peter Mac we aim to continuously improve cancer care, research and education across all cancers and for all people affected by cancer: changing lives, breaking new ground. Everything we do is underpinned by our cor…
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About the role
At Peter Mac we aim to continuously improve cancer care, research and education across all cancers and for all people affected by cancer: changing lives, breaking new ground. Everything we do is underpinned by our core values, Excellence, Compassion and Innovation. Welcoming people from a wide variety of different backgrounds and experiences is critical to fostering innovation, cultivating compassion, attracting and retaining top talent and providing the best possible cancer care for our patients.
About the team
The Department of Anaesthetics, Perioperative Medicine and Pain Medicine provides specialised interdisciplinary care for oncology patients experiencing complex acute, subacute, and chronic cancer-related pain. Operating within a collaborative framework, our multidisciplinary team works closely with medical, surgical, and radiation oncology services to optimize analgesia, functional outcomes, and overall quality of life.
About the role
Part-time (0.2 FTE), fixed term parental leave cover
We are seeking a dedicated Pain Medicine Specialist to provide parental leave cover for 14 weeks (1 day per week, 7 hours/day) from 26 November 2026 through 26 February 2027. In this role, you will deliver high-quality, specialized pain assessment and clinical management for complex cancer patients across inpatient consultation and outpatient clinic settings.
A regular day will see you:
Conduct clinical assessments and formulate evidence-based treatment plans for patients with complex cancer pain.
Provide expert Pain Medicine consultation and advice to multidisciplinary cancer teams across the hospital.
Rationalize and optimize complex analgesic regimens, including interventional pain strategies and non-pharmacological pain management.
Collaborate closely with nursing and allied health professionals to support holistic patient care.
About you
You are a compassionate, highly skilled medical specialist with expertise in complex cancer pain management. You thrive in a multidisciplinary team environment, communicate effectively with patients facing severe disease, and adapt seamlessly to high-standard tertiary workflows.
You’ll bring with you:
Specialist registration with AHPRA as a Pain Medicine Specialist (FFPMANZCA or equivalent).
Demonstrated clinical experience in assessing and managing complex cancer-related pain.
Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills within a patient-centred model of care.
Commitment to multidisciplinary collaboration, clinical governance, and high standards of care delivery.
Our benefits
We offer a range of benefits which support our people both personally and professionally, including:
Up to $11,660 in salary packaging to increase your take home pay
Discounted health insurance and eye care
A comprehensive health and wellbeing program
Public transport options at our doorstep and end of journey facilities for cyclists
Onsite eateries and coffee shops and inviting rooftop garden spaces
Pathways for professional development and new career opportunities
Five weeks annual leave (pro-rata), 17.5% leave loading, and purchased leave options
Inclusion and belonging
Peter Mac celebrates, values and supports a diverse and inclusive environment which reflects our vibrant community. We encourage applications from anyone identifying as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander. We also welcome anyone who identifies as LGBTQIA+, linguistically, culturally and/or gender diverse, people with disability, and people of any age to apply for our roles.
Join us!
If you feel this role is right for you, we warmly invite you to apply and encourage your early application. All appointments are made subject to satisfactory police check and may require a valid Working with Children Check. Many staff are required to be vaccinated against, or demonstrate immunity to, COVID-19, influenza, and a range of other diseases.
Should you need assistance or require any adjustments or accommodations to fully participate in the application or interview process, you are welcome to reach out to the contact person listed. We acknowledge that not all applicants will meet the full list of selection criteria outlined, and wherever possible we will consider applications where relevant experience can apply.
For a confidential discussion about this role, please contact Associate Professor Jamie Young on 03 8559 5*** or ***********@petermac.org
Application closing date:
Position Summary
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Medical Specialists (Victorian Public Health Sector) (AMA Victoria) (Single Interest Employers) Enterprise Agreement 2021 2024
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Peter Mac is a child safe organisation and has a commitment to child safety and wellbeing.
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