Medical Specialist - Radiology

Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre

  • Melbourne, VIC
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 6 days ago
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.YOUR ROLE IN OUR FUTURE
A fixed term, fractional position is available for an experienced Interventional Radiologist to backfill parental leave. The position is available for 6 months from January 2026.Applicants to this role should provide a covering letter outlining relative key skills and experience to assist us with our assessment.For further information about this opportunity, click Apply to be redirected to the Peter Mac Careers page where you can review the position summary. Alternatively, please contact us using the information below for a confidential discussion.Hiring Manager: Professor Stephen Stuckey
Contact Number: 8559 5000
Email: Stephen.Stuckey@petermac.orgApplications Close: 30/09/2025Position SummaryTo provide high quality radiology services to the Cancer Imaging Department and to the patients and referring clinicians of the Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre. To promote and participate in research activity regarding oncologic imaging. If appropriately skilled, to lead, develop and oversee a world class designated modality specialising in oncological applications, safety, study acquisition and protocols. To participate in the on-call service when required.Enterprise AgreementClassification or Salary RangeAs per award based on experienceImmunisation Risk CategoryImmunisation Category AKey RelationshipsInternal
Director of Cancer Imaging
Heads of modalities
Staff specialist radiologists
Medical Imaging Technologists
Nursing staff
Administrative staff
Molecular Imaging staffExternal
Patients
Referring clinicians
RANZCR
Clinical schools at the universities
Government, statutory and legal bodiesEducationSkillsEssential Requirements
Current specialist registration with AHPRA
Post graduate qualification in Diagnostic Radiology - FRANZCR or equivalent as recognised by RANZCR
Current experience in clinical radiology particularly cross-sectional imaging
Satisfactory participation in the RANZCR CME program
Ability to establish and maintain good relationships with medical, paramedical, and clerical staff
Ability to communicate effectively with patients, relatives, referring practitioners and other members of the community
Eligible for unrestricted Medicare provider number for the Peter Mac siteDesirable Requirements
Advanced skills in CT or MRI
Subspecialty Radiology experience, expertise and/or training as departmental needsrequire.
Interest and experience in education and researchCertifications, Licenses & RegistrationsAHPRA RegistrationKey AccountabilitiesKey Accountabilities Demonstrated by / Key Performance Indicators
1.Provision of timely and accuratediagnostic reporting of all imagingstudies
  • Report turnaround time maintained or decreased
  • Number of report addendums within department limits
2.Performance of basic interventionalprocedures or willingness to be trainedif not already skilled. See appendix 1.
  • Satisfactory rostering to procedural/interventional areas
3.Active participation inmultidisciplinary meetings and clinicalconsultation settings to contribute tohigh quality patient centred care
  • Attendance and contribution to MDM's as assigned
4.Active participation in research andeducation opportunities
  • Involvement in the generation of published and/or presented material to peerreviewed journals or scientific meetings
5.If appropriate, to lead, develop andmaintain protocols and procedures in adesignated modality
  • Involvement in the development and maintenance of protocols andprocedures
6.To supervise and instruct medicalimaging technologists, nursing staff,fellows and registrars in all standardradiological procedures
  • Supervision and instruction provided as per RANZCR requirements
7.To assist clinicians in selecting themost appropriate imaging examinations
  • Low incidence of inappropriate examinations performed
8.To participate in an emergency afterhours on call radiology service
  • Response to urgent after hours recall within one hour; participation in on-callservices
9.To participate in clinical reviews,audits, analysis, and evaluation ofprotocols and in quality improvementprograms
  • Participation in all required quality improvement activities
10.To set and achieve annualperformance objectives
  • Achievement of individual goals agreed at any previous performance review
For further information about this opportunity, click Apply to be redirected to the Peter Mac Careers page where you can review the position profile. Alternatively, please contact us for a confidential discussion.Peter Mac is a child safe organisation and has a commitment to child safety and wellbeing.WHY WORK FOR PETER MAC
  • Peter Mac offer a range of benefits which support our people both personally and professionally.
  • Our staff benefits include award winning facilities, professional development and events, a health and wellbeing program, flexible work practices and policies and financial benefits such as salary packaging.
  • We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, all members of the LGBTQI community and people with a disability.

Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre