Senior Orthopaedic Sarcoma Surgeon

Melbourne, VICPosted 1 weeks ago

Full-timeonsitesenior

Job Description:

• Senior leadership opportunity
• Pro-active & supportive leadership
• Work for one of Australia’s leading hospital groups

About the Role

The incumbent will work collaboratively with the Director of Orthopaedics in fulfilling the mission of the Hospital and the department. The primary role will be the day to day running of the Sarcoma section of the Department of Orthopaedics.

Ensure that collaborations between Orthopaedic Surgery, Plastic Surgery, Medical Oncology, Radiotherapy ,Department of Medical Imaging and Pathology deliver an integrated, patient centric Sarcoma service.
Facilitate the collaboration between the Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre and St. Vincent's Hospital Melbourne in providing State wide Sarcoma services
Provide clinical oversight and support for the Sarcoma Clinical Nurse.
Assist the Director of Orthopaedics in the Sarcoma unit strategic plan, to be integrated with the broader Cancer Services strategy, including the ongoing resource needs of the Sarcoma unit
Ensure leave is rostered fairly and that employees regularly take leave and do not accumulate excessive leave
Provide feedback to the Director of Orthopaedics in relation to problems or issues that impact on safety and clinical quality.
Actively manage individual and team performance to maximise patient care and minimise workplace problems and conflict
Provide leadership and direction in Sarcoma research including enhancing the profile, quantum and level of research and seeking external funding for research.

Your Contribution

Fellow of the Royal Australasian College of Surgeons or equivalent
Full medical registration with AHPRA
Completion of annual CME through RACS, AOA or equivalent

Other essential requirements

Completed Sarcoma Fellowship or equivalent

Commitment to the values and health care philosophy of the Sisters of Charity and the St. Vincent’s Hospital Code of Conduct
Excellent skills and competencies as a clinician and good communication skills with patients, their families and colleagues
Leadership qualities including the ability to set clear individual/unit objectives commensurate with the corporate objectives
Commitment to continuous quality improvement
Teaching commitment and skills in the areas undergraduate, postgraduate and continuing medical education
Research commitment and participation in research activities

What we offer
• Salary Packaging – Increase your take home pay!
• CBD Location, close to Public Transport and close to lots of car parks
• Career development & advancement encouraged
• Culture of continuous improvement

About Orthopaedic Department

The Department of Orthopaedic Surgery provides comprehensive, multidisciplinary, surgically focused management of patients with muscle, bone, and joint disease. The Department has long been considered as one of the leaders in academic Orthopaedic and Sarcoma Surgery in Australia and has considerable links with the Bone & Soft Tissue Tumour Service at VCCC. The Department of Orthopaedics is accredited by AOA as a training hospital. The Department is engaged in research of international recognition and is affiliated with the University of Melbourne.

Working at St Vincent’s
St Vincent’s Hospital Melbourne (SVHM) is a leading teaching, research and tertiary health service. SVHM provides a diverse range of adult clinical services and is driven by values of Compassion, Justice, Integrity and Excellence.

Application

Please attach your resume and cover letter to your application.

Shortlisting for this position will commence immediately. We encourage you to apply promptly as the advertisement may close early should a suitable applicant be sourced.

We encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and abilities. Inclusion is essential to our mission and diversity reflects the community we serve.

Please visit our website, for further information regarding our Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Employment at SVHM.

SVHA has a duty of care under work health and safety legislation to eliminate and/or control the risk of transmission of vaccine preventable diseases in healthcare settings. You may therefore be required to undergo mandatory immunisations/vaccinations (including flu vaccinations).

This position is subject to a Victorian government direction regarding vaccination against COVID-19. Successful applicants must meet these vaccination requirements. Please contact us if you would like to know more.

Closing Date:

11 May 2026 11:59pm

Reconciliation Action Plan:

At St Vincent's we acknowledge the importance of creating a work environment that is welcoming, safe, equitable and inclusive for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Employees. As part of our Commitment to Reconciliation and Closing the Gap in employment related outcomes, we encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples.

For further information, visit https://www.svha.org.au/about-us/reconciliation or get in contact at [email protected]

View Reconciliation Action Plan