Oncology/Haematology CMO
St Vincent's Health Australia
NSW - Sydney, CBD, Inner West and Eastern Suburbs
Full-Time
Competitive
RemoteExecutive
Better and fairer care. Always.
We are St Vincent’s Health Australia, Australia’s largestnot-for-profit provider of health and aged care services.
Founded by The Sisters of Charity in 1857, our +30,000 healthcare superheroes operate public and private hospitals, residential aged care, community and virtual care, and outreach programs.
The Opportunity
We are seeking a highly motivated Oncology/Haematology CMO to commence in May 2026 on a 12 month fixed-term contract to deliver medical care to Medical Oncology and Haematology outpatients in the Ambulatory Care Centre receiving chemotherapy and other cancer treatments, as well supporting Medical Oncology, Haematology and Radiation Oncology inpatients at St Vincents Private Hospital.
The role will involve delivering medical care under the direct supervision of oncologists and haematologists, and the successful applicant must be able to work autonomously as well as effectively and collaboratively in a team. The CMO will need to work closely and effectively with all members of the multidisciplinary team including nursing staff, allied health and clerical staff to support the treatment of oncology and haematology inpatients and outpatients.
They will need to demonstrate excellent communication skills and be comfortable working directly with consultants across St Vincent’s Private Hospital.
A significant part of the CMO’s role will be supporting the Ambulatory Care Centre by providing clinical care to outpatients moving through the unit, working directly with the Nursing Unit Manager and their staff, and by providing attention and support to service development aspects of the unit.
About you:
Registration with AHPRA (Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency) as a Registered Practitioner
Specialist qualification and/or experience in Oncology/Haematology
Ability to maintain collaborative and effective relationships with all multidisciplinary team members
Ability to work flexibly within the Facility service
Ability to provide clinical practice and care consistent with the mission and philosophy of the facility
Ability to plan and coordinate patient/resident/client care effectively, maintain patient/resident/client advocacy and utilise patient/resident/client management systems
Ability to participate in and support education activities and to contribute to the development of self and other team members
Have a working knowledge and understanding of relevant regulations and legislation
Why work at St Vincent’s?
Join us on our mission to provide care to all, including the most at-risk people in our community
Discounted access to many gyms for you and your family with Fitness Passport
Access to discounted private health insurance with Medibank
Access to a government salary sacrifice program. Make a proportion of your salary tax-free
Committed to financial support for educational development, scholarship programs, paid study leave
About the hospital
In this role you will be based at St Vincent’s private hospital, Darlinghurst.
A state-of-the art hospital in a beautiful inner-city location
Surrounded by great cafes, galleries and theatres, parks, nightlife, and nearby glorious beaches
Closely partnered with universities & affiliated research institutes, many of which are located on-campus
Groundbreaking technologies, including world-first robotic-assisted surgeries
Highly specialized services in orthopaedics, heart and lung, head and neck, neurosurgery, urology, vascular surgery, upper GI/hepatobiliary surgery, ENT, colorectal surgery, gynaecology, neurology, plastic and reconstructive surgery, cancer services, and mental health
Sponsorship / work rights forAustralia
Please note, visa sponsorship is not available for this position. For this role you must be an Australian or New Zealand citizen or have an Australia visa that grants you the work rights necessary for the role.
Pre-employment checks
Your employment is conditional upon the completion of all role-required pre-employment checks, including relevant immunisations.
Equal opportunity
We celebrate diversity & inclusion and are committed to equal employment opportunity for everyone.
As part of our commitment to reconciliation we encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples to apply and join us in delivering care that heals body, mind, spirit and community.
How to apply
Please submit your resume and a brief cover letter highlighting how your interest, skills, and experience align with each of the things listed in the About You section of this job advert.
Respectfully, this role is not open to recruitment agencies.
For more information, please email TalentNSWHealth@svha.org.au
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 indigenouscareers@svha.org.au
View Reconciliation Action Plan