Head of Medical Oncology

J902402 Melbourne Victoria Negotiable

Lead and grow an exceptional Medical Oncology service

A leading veterinary specialty, emergency and referral hospital in Melbourne, Australia is seeking expressions of interest from an experienced Board-Certified Medical Oncologist to take on a leadership role and help grow its established Oncology service.

This is an exciting opportunity for a clinician who wants to combine advanced clinical practice with service development, professional leadership and collaboration across a highly skilled referral team.

A generous salary package will be offered based on experience, alongside a comprehensive range of benefits including continuing education support, leave entitlements, relocation assistance, visa support and wealth-creation opportunities for the appropriate candidate.

About the opportunity

As Head of Medical Oncology, you will play a central role in developing and expanding the hospital's Oncology service.

You'll work closely with an experienced team of specialist surgeons, including clinicians with advanced expertise in Surgical Oncology, to further develop comprehensive medical and surgical cancer care.

The role will provide the opportunity to:

• Lead and grow the Medical Oncology service
• Work collaboratively with Surgical Oncology and other specialist departments
• Manage a diverse and challenging oncology caseload
• Enhance existing multidisciplinary cancer treatment capabilities
• Contribute to the continued development of advanced treatment options, including electrochemotherapy
• Deliver exceptional clinical care and client experiences
• Build strong relationships with referring veterinarians
• Mentor and support residents, interns and other veterinary professionals
• Contribute to specialist training and continuing professional development programmes
• Help shape the future direction of Oncology services across a growing referral network

About the hospital

You'll join one of Australia's leading veterinary referral organisations, with multiple speciality and emergency locations across Melbourne.

The organisation is committed to delivering industry-leading medical and surgical oncology services to referring veterinarians, pets and their families.

Its patient-centred approach places the experience of the pet, client and referring veterinarian at the heart of every aspect of care.

The hospital environment is supported by:

• Experienced and highly skilled veterinary nurses
• Specialist-led departments across Surgery, Oncology and Anaesthesia
• Dedicated 24-hour Emergency & Critical Care teams
• Established referral Oncology clinicians
• Residents and interns
• A strong culture of teaching, training and professional development
• Close collaboration between specialist disciplines
• Advanced technology and facilities

The hospital is equipped with modern digital systems designed to create a seamless patient journey from initial consultation through to discharge.

Clinical technology includes:

• 16-slice CT
• Fluoroscopy
• Digital radiography
• Electrochemotherapy
• Comprehensive in-house laboratory facilities
• Integrated electronic patient management systems
• Advanced hospital workflow and laboratory technology

This infrastructure provides the resources needed to deliver high-quality, evidence-based Oncology care while facilitating efficient collaboration between departments.

Who we're looking for

The ideal candidate will hold Board Certification in Oncology through one of the recognised specialist pathways, such as:

• ACVIM Oncology
• ECVIM Oncology
• RCVS Oncology
• ANZCVS Oncology

Candidates who are Board Eligible and scheduled to sit their examinations will also be considered.

Applicants must be eligible to practise veterinary medicine in Victoria, Australia, and ideally be eligible for recognition as a Veterinary Medical Oncology Specialist by the relevant Victorian regulatory authority.

We are looking for a clinician who combines clinical excellence with strong communication and leadership skills, and who is excited by the opportunity to build something meaningful within a growing specialist service.

What's on offer?

• Generous remuneration package, with working conditions negotiable according to experience
• Permanent full-time or part-time employment
• Generous continuing education allowance
• Professional development and training opportunities
• Veterinary registration costs reimbursed
• Relocation assistance
• Visa sponsorship/support for the appropriate candidate
• Wealth-creation opportunities
• Industry-leading discounts for employees' pets
• Regular organisation-wide social and team-building initiatives
• Opportunities to collaborate across a growing network of specialist and emergency hospitals
• The chance to play a key leadership role in the development of a growing Oncology service
• A culture built around people
• Competitive Salary
• Paid Vacations
• Dental Insurance
• Vision insurance
• Relocation assistance
• Fear Free Practice

We believe outstanding veterinary medicine is built on professionalism, integrity, trust, compassion, innovation and teamwork.

You'll join a team that values collaboration, humour, continuous improvement and genuine relationships between colleagues.

Professional growth is actively encouraged, with opportunities to contribute not only to patient care but also to education, mentorship and the ongoing development of the veterinary profession.

Your next career-defining opportunity

If you're an experienced Medical Oncologist looking for an opportunity to lead, innovate and grow a specialist service within a progressive referral environment, this could be the next step in your career.

Whether you're already Board Certified or approaching your examinations, we welcome expressions of interest from candidates who share a passion for exceptional Oncology care and collaborative specialist practice.

We are an equal opportunity employer and are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where diversity is valued and every team member is supported to thrive.