Staff Specialist in Paediatric Oncology and Haematology

About the role

An exciting opportunity exists for a Staff Specialist in Paediatric Oncology and Haematology to join the multidisciplinary team at John Hunter Children’s Hospital, the major tertiary referral centre for Northern NSW. You will provide evidence‑based care to infants, children and adolescents with cancer and blood disorders while contributing to education, research and service development.

Key responsibilities

• Provide high‑quality inpatient, outpatient and consultative paediatric oncology and haematology services across the Hunter Region.
• Diagnose and manage malignant and non‑malignant haematological disorders, solid tumours and other oncological conditions.
• Deliver cancer‑directed therapies and manage associated complications, including infections and organ dysfunction.
• Investigate and treat the full spectrum of paediatric haematological disorders such as cytopenias, bone‑marrow failure syndromes and coagulation disorders.
• Participate in multidisciplinary team meetings and collaborate closely with nursing, allied health and medical colleagues.
• Contribute to clinical governance, patient safety, quality improvement and service development initiatives.
• Participate in the specialist roster, including on‑call duties to ensure continuity of care.

Required profile

• Fellowship of the Royal Australasian College of Physicians (FRACP) in Paediatric Haematology and Oncology, or equivalent specialist qualifications recognised by the Medical Board of Australia.
• Eligibility for specialist registration with the Medical Board of Australia or eligibility for assessment through a relevant specialist pathway.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team with a commitment to clinical excellence, teaching and continuous improvement.

What we offer

• Work within a major teaching hospital and innovation precinct supporting education, research and multidisciplinary excellence.
• Environmental sustainability initiatives, including energy‑efficient and waste‑reduction programmes.
• Staff wellbeing supports such as Fitness Passport, Salary Packaging, Employee Assistance Program and other wellbeing initiatives.
• Medical Settlement Concierge providing personalised assistance with onboarding, relocation and settling into the district for clinicians, families and even pets.