Careers

When it comes to cancer care, choose hope.

Chris O’Brien Lifehouse is an internationally recognised independent, not-for-profit cancer hospital leading the way in delivering patient-centred cancer care. We seek passionate, caring, and dedicated staff who align with our Founder’s vision of creating a collaborative environment in which, respect, discovery, empowerment, and nurture, thrive in the interests of our patients.

Your role as the Breast Surgical Fellow for 2026 will be to provide clinical, educational and research support for the Department of Breast Surgery at Chris O’Brien Lifehouse.

Your responsibilities will include:

Clinical

• Assisting in Operating Theatres
• Attend and participate in the breast oncology clinics
• Conduct and attend weekly multidisciplinary Meetings
• Ward Duties
• Participate in Audit
• Participate in weekend rounds and on-call duties

Education 

• Participate and assist in education sessions
• Supervise and teach medical students
• Attend and present at MDT and associated meetings

Research

• Participate in clinical research
• Conference presentations

Essential Selection Criteria

1. Desire future career in breast oncology
2. Current AHPRA registration or eligible for registration
3. Recently completed or will imminently complete a Surgical Training Program and be awarded a Fellowship of the Royal Australasian College of Surgeons (or equivalent).
4. Advanced knowledge and skills in breast oncology, including good surgical skills commensurate with level of training and ability to undertake some breast cancer surgery without close supervision.
5. Evidence of immunisations to comply with the NSW Health Occupational Assessment, Screening & Vaccination against Specified Infectious Diseases Policy for a Category A position.

Benefits

• Full NFP Salary Packaging – $15,900 Tax Free
• Fitness passport for you and your family
• Access to e-Learning programs
• Social and wellbeing events
• Subsidised CBHS Corporate Health 
• Workplace banking benefits
• Access EAP

If you want to make your mark with this terrific career opportunity, please apply now and submit your cover letter and resume addressing the above selection criteria.

A Workplace That Welcomes Everyone

We are committed to providing a working environment where everyone is valued, respected, and supported to progress. Our priority is to ensure culture, policies, and processes are truly inclusive and that no one is disadvantaged because of their Indigenous identity, gender, culture, disability, LGBTIQA+ identities, family and caring responsibilities, age, or religion