Staff Specialist – Medical Oncology (1.0 FTE) Permanent Full-Time Tamworth Rural Referral Hospital | North West Cancer Centre (NWCC) Hunter New England Local Health District (HNELHD) Tamworth Rural Referral Hospital is seeking to appoint a Permanent Full-Time Staff Specialist in Medical Oncology to join its established and integrated cancer service. This is an opportunity to practise contemporary oncology within modern facilities, supported by a strong multidisciplinary team and a well-connected regional cancer network. The Service Tamworth Hospital is the major Rural Referral Hospital for North West NSW, with a $260 million acute services redevelopment completed in 2015. The hospital includes 348 treatment spaces and provides comprehensive specialist services across the region. The North West Cancer Centre (NWCC) is co-located on site and delivers integrated: Medical Oncology Radiation Oncology Haematology Facilities include: 12 treatment chairs Over 2,400 infusion procedures annually Servicing the North West and New England regions NWCC is classified as a Level 4 service, offering a broad and rewarding oncology scope. The Team You will join a collaborative oncology unit consisting of: 2 Staff Specialist Medical Oncologists 1 Advanced Trainee 1 Ward SRMO 1 JMO The service is closely connected to the broader Hunter New England Cancer Network, supporting peer collaboration, MDT engagement, and professional development. The Role You will provide contemporary, comprehensive, and patient-centred oncology care across inpatient and outpatient settings. Responsibilities include: Admitting, consultative, diagnostic, procedural, and outpatient services Telehealth and outreach services (including Moree and Narrabri) Participation in the on-call roster Contribution to the general medical roster as required Clinical supervision and teaching of junior medical officers Active involvement in research and quality improvement initiatives You will be expected to: Provide safe, effective, evidence-based specialist care Attend and participate in clinical handover Be available during rostered hours and on-call periods Contribute to service development within HNELHD What This Position Offers Modern facilities within a major rural referral hospital Strong teaching and research programs Community outreach opportunities with meaningful regional impact Collegial relationships with local specialists and GPs Support through the HNE Cancer Network Professional autonomy with strong executive support Selection Criteria / Mandatory Requirements Applicants must have: A primary medical degree registrable with AHPRA FRACP (Medical Oncology) and/or eligibility via an overseas-trained specialist pathway Demonstrated recent and comprehensive experience in Medical Oncology Eligibility for specialist registration in Australia Tamworth offers: Affordable housing Short commute times Strong schooling options Direct flights to Sydney * A vibrant regional community with cultural, sporting, and outdoor opportunities
