Fractional Specialist - Oncology

About the Role

• Provide high-quality care as a specialist in Oncology Medicine, both in an admitting Medical Oncology unit and within the OPD at Grampians Health. The requirement for this role is primarily to provide support in the outpatient and chemotherapy day unit setting, as well as supporting the ward-based medical oncology services. The successful candidate may be required to participate in on-call and weekend rosters.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide a high quality of service to patients under the care of GH.

• Work with the medical oncology team in the inpatient, outpatient, and day oncology unit settings.
• Attend weekly outpatient clinic within the BRICC.
• Ensure the appropriate documentation of clinical care in patients' medical records.
• Provide appropriate clinical support and a team approach to the provision of clinical services.
• Participate in service provision and supervision of medical staff in the oncology unit.
• Assist in the supervision of the admitting oncology inpatient unit, in collaboration with the GH haematology team.
• Contribute to the collective leadership of the GH oncology unit.
• Provide consultation services to other units within the hospital.
• Contribute and assist with the supervision, training, and practice of allocated oncology advanced trainee, oncology fellow, trainee medical officers, and medical students, including the provision of appraisals.
• Participate in the regular oncology and internal medical services meetings.
• Participate in the Grampians Health junior doctor training programs.
• Contribute to the Oncology Unit research program and contribute to overseeing the work of the oncology research fellow.
• Participate in relevant MDT meetings.
• Compliance with all GH Policies and Procedures.
• Adherence to infection control policies and procedures as identified in the Grampians Health Infection Control Manuals.
• Participation in the GH integrated risk management and quality improvement systems by being aware of responsibilities to identify, minimize and manage risks and identifying opportunities for continuous improvement in your workplace through communication and consultation with managers and colleagues.
• Ensure that the affairs of Grampians Health, its patients, clients, and staff remain strictly confidential and are not divulged to any third party except where required for clinical reasons or by law. Such confidentiality shall extend to the commercial and financial interests and activities of Grampians Health.
• Recognize and respect diversity. Each person has a right to high-quality health care and opportunities regardless of diversity factors, including cultural, ethnic, linguistic, religious background, gender, sexual orientation, age, and socioeconomic status. Inclusiveness improves our service to our community and promotes engagement amongst GH employees.
• Commit to a patient/client-centred approach in the provision of health care and services, consistent with the GH values, mission, and vision. Demonstrate the core values of patient-centred care in every interaction with patients, carers, and colleague

Skills & Experience

• Hold a current FRACP in Medical Oncology
• A qualified medical practitioner, i.e., MBBS or equivalent, currently registered with the Medical Board of Australia
• An ability to work as part of a multi-disciplinary team.
• Well-developed clinical skills in the assessment and management of oncology patients
• An ability to work and make clinical decisions independently.
• Good communication skills
• A commitment to provide high quality clinical care.
• An ability to supervise the activities of more junior medical staff.
• An interest and previous experience in oncological research

Interested?

Click APPLY or if you wish to discuss the role prior to applying, contact SHARAD SHARMA on 0431445905 for a confidential discussion.

Job applications close: Friday 21st November 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. We strive to enhance services and careers, providing quality healthcare to rural and regional communities. Joining Grampians Health means being part of a diverse team, with a variety of career opportunities in acute, maternity, mental health, allied health, aged care and support services.

Culture & Benefits 

At Grampians Health, we recognise our staff are our greatest asset.  We are committed to providing a safe and healthy environment for our staff, patients, residents, visitors, volunteers and contractors at all sites.

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

Ballarat Region

Ballarat is the largest centre in Western Victoria and the state’s fastest growing inland city.  Dubbed Australia’s most liveable city in 2020, Ballarat is home to first class education, fine dining and boutique shopping.  Uniquely located within easy access to Melbourne, Geelong, Bendigo and the Western district, Ballarat is blessed with some of Australia’s most significant heritage buildings and natural landscapes. To learn more about Ballarat click here - Visit Ballarat

Horsham Region

Located on the banks of the Wimmera River, Horsham is the retail, business & service centre of the Wimmera region.  With a growing population of approximately 20,000, Horsham is a vibrant city in which to live, work and play.  Horsham offers affordable housing, education and accessible community services.

With natural attractions such as the Grampians National Park, Mount Arapiles and the Little Desert National Park nearby, there is plenty to see and explore. 

If you are dreaming of a career change with country lifestyle, Horsham is the place for you. To learn more about Horsham please click – Visit Horsham

Dimboola region
Dimboola is a charming rural town surrounded by scenic rolling hills, farmland and the pink Salt Lake. Explore historic landmarks like the Dimboola Hotel or venture into the nearby Little Desert National Park to discover unique flora and fauna. Dimboola is the perfect escape from city life. To learn more about Dimboola please click – Visit Dimboola

Edenhope region

Grampians Health Edenhope is located in the Victorian country town of Edenhope.  It is surrounded by nature reserves, wineries and beautiful walking and biking trails. Grampians Health Edenhope also provides a wide range of services such as acute nursing, aged care nursing, district nursing and community nursing to name a few. To learn more about Edenhope please click – Visit Edenhope

Stawell Region

Stawell is a small town, with a big heart. Life is lived here at a slower pace, it's perfect for people who are wanting to get away from big cities and unwind. We have beautiful wildlife and numerous hiking trails, you will never outgrow this place and its wonders. Stawell is only a 45-minute drive to Horsham, where you can have the opportunity to dine from restaurants, farm gates and cellar doors of some of Australia's best and most awarded venues.

If you are dreaming of a career change with stunning natural landscapes to enjoy, Stawell is the place for you. To learn more about Stawell please click – Visit Stawell

Ararat Region

Ararat has a population of over 11,000 and is situated 198km west of Melbourne on the Western Highway which connects the region to Adelaide. Ararat is the gateway to the Grampians Region and is characterised by stunning horizons, mountain scapes and a strong sense of community.

Advanced manufacturing, agriculture, food and wine production, construction, healthcare and tourism experiences underpin the economy. To learn more about Ararat please click – Visit Ararat

Diversity and Inclusion
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 lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer (or questioning), intersex and asexual LGBTQIA+.