Careers

Join one of Australia’s leading comprehensive cancer centres and help shape the future of specialist cancer care.

Why Chris O’Brien Lifehouse?
Located in Camperdown, with excellent access to public transport, Chris O’Brien Lifehouse is a For-Purpose, world-class cancer hospital integrating treatment, research, education, and emotional support under one roof. With 149 inpatient beds, 11 operating theatres, 18 ICU-level beds, day therapy and radiotherapy services, we offer advanced technologies in a purpose-built facility designed to support patients and staff alike.

About the role:

Applications are invited for 3 fellowship positions in Medical Oncology commencing in February 2026, for a period of 12 months. The purpose of the positions is to enhance capacity for the conduct of clinical research at COBL.

Duties will relate to patient care and clinical research:

• The Phase 1 fellow position will have a particular focus on phase 1 clinical trials (including dose escalation and first-in-man trials) within the Department of Medical Oncology, and gain experience in other quaternary sub-specialty clinics.
• The lung cancer fellow position will have a particular focus on clinical trials and other clinical and translational research within the Lung Cancer Service (Medical Oncology), and participate in quaternary sub-specialty clinics
• The sarcoma fellow position will have a particular focus on investigator-initiated multi-disciplinary research including registries, audits, biobanking, and clinical trials within the Sarcoma service (Medical Oncology, Radiation Oncology, Surgery); and gain experience in other quaternary sub-specialty clinics

The Fellow will also be involved in and teaching at various levels.

Your main duties will be to:

• See, assess, advise and determine optimal management of patients referred to the Department of Medical Oncology as either outpatients or inpatients.
• Participate in the screening, consenting and recruitment of patients to clinical trials, and their ongoing management, including necessary meetings with clinical trial sponsors.
• Establish, coordinate and contribute to investigator-initiated multi-disciplinary research.
• Attend outpatient clinic and ward rounds and provide on-call duties as determined in conjunction with the Head of Department and Director of Physician Training and carry out the prescription of investigational therapies under supervision.
• Carry out clinical research projects.
• Provide teaching to students, nurses and advanced trainees as required.
• Attend and present material at hospital and scientific meetings.

Essential Criteria: 

• It is essential to be a Medical Practitioner and be registered, or eligible for registration, with the Medical Board of Australia. We anticipate candidates will either be in their 3rd year of advanced training in medical oncology or have recently received their FRACP in medical oncology.
• Demonstrated excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to accept responsibility and carry out specific tasks with minimal supervision but possess professional judgment to determine the need to seek advice from senior medical staff.
• Extensive experience in the management and use of chemotherapy in treating patients.
• Demonstrated ability and interest in undertaking clinical research.
• Ability and willingness to teach at various levels, including undergraduates, post graduate oncology trainees, and nursing personnel.
• Demonstrated commitment to continuing self-development and improvement, including interest in pursuing a higher degree.
• Evidence of immunisations to comply with the NSW Health Occupational Assessment, Screening & Vaccination against Specified Infectious Diseases Policy for a Category A position

What We Offer

• Optional salary packaging options through Smart $15,900 tax free
• Optional Meal and entertainment card $2,600 tax free
• Subsidised gym membership through Fitness Passport (for you and your family)
• A values-led, inclusive workplace where diversity is respected and supported

Application closing date: Friday 5 June 2026

Enquiries to:

• Prof Peter Grimison (Director of Physician Training, Sarcoma, peter.grimison@lh.org.au)

• A/Prof Steven Kao (Lung cancer, steven.kao@lh.org.au)

• Dr Mun Hui (Phase 1 lead, mun.hui@lh.org.au)

A Workplace That Welcomes Everyone

At Chris O’Brien Lifehouse, we are committed to a culture of inclusion and respect. We value the unique backgrounds and perspectives of our team and actively support, staff from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds, LGBTIQA+ communities, Indigenous staff, people living with disabilities, and people of all ages and faiths.

Ready to Make a Difference?
If you meet the criteria and share our mission, values and commitment to compassionate, expert cancer care, we encourage you to apply.