The Royal Melbourne Hospital is one of Australia’s leading public healthcare providers.

Join the team. Build a career. We are looking for a passionate and dedicated individual to join The Royal Melbourne Hospital.

Breast Surgery Research Fellow

This is a 12-month Part Time Fixed Term position commencing 1st February 2027 at up to 0.4EFT / 34.4 Hours per Fortnight

Breast Research Fellow Position Description

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The Royal Melbourne is one of Victoria’s largest hospitals providing a comprehensive range of health services including acute, sub-acute, general, and specialist medical services throughout inpatient and community-based facilities. We are also a proud part of the world-renowned Melbourne Biomedical Precinct, working in collaboration to advance research for continuous improvement of clinical care.

Unit Description:

The RMH Breast Oncology & Endocrine Surgery (BOE) Unit falls under the Department of General Surgical Specialties. It is also a key component of the Parkville Precinct Breast Service with the Women’s Hospital and the Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre. Unit activities include weekly multidisciplinary outpatient clinics, multidisciplinary team meetings, surgical operating lists, and involvement with North Western BreastScreen.

About the role:

The RMH Breast Surgery Research Fellowship is a Part Time Fixed Term position at 0.4EFT / 34.4 hours per fortnight that will involve clinical research within the Parkville precinct Breast Service.

The position involves new and on-going research projects aimed at improving the management of DCIS and early breast cancer.  The major areas of interest are:

1. The use of MRI and Contrast-enhanced mammography in the screening, assessment and surveillance of early breast cancer
2. Optimal management of Ductal Carcinoma In Situ
3. Optimal treatment of early-stage breast cancer
4. Management of local recurrences in early breast cancer

The Research Fellow will work under the supervision of the Director of Breast Surgical Research and the Head of the Breast Service, and alongside the Breast Surgery Research Nurse and Data Manager.  There will be close collaboration with the Breast imaging service at RMH and the Women’s.

The position would suit a surgical registrar or recent graduate who would like to experience breast-related clinical research.  The Fellow will be welcome to attend various multidisciplinary meetings and will have the chance to participate in some breast surgical operating lists.  Other opportunities will be available.

About You:

• Registration with the Medical Board of Australia (AHPRA) or eligible for registration with the Medical Board of Australia (for international Medical Graduates)
• MBBS or equivalent tertiary qualifications
• F.R.A.C.S or equivalent
• Ability to work in a team
• Well-developed communication and presentation skills.
• Prior research experience and skills are preferable

Application Instructions:

Please upload to your application.

• Cover Letter – Addressed to A/Prof Skandarajah
• Current Curriculum Vitae 
• Two references are required to support your application
• Referees – Download reference Template (upload directly to application) or email to ditrecruitment@mh.org.au

Benefits:

• A Values based organisation offering great prospects for career diversity and professional advancement, including training and research opportunities, and access to mentorship and leadership programs.
• Comprehensive Health & Wellbeing Programs including On-site staff gym, Staff Medical Service, Employee Assistance Program, Peer Support Program - run by our dedicated employees.
• Salary packaging options, discounted onsite car parking, close to public transport.
  
  

Interested?

• Apply via MH Careers and upload you Resume and Cover Letter
• Find out more about The Royal Melbourne Hospital
• Find out more about the Breast Service at The Royal Melbourne Hospital

For more information, please contact Prof. Bruce Mann – Bruce.Mann@mh.org.au

Don't delay. Apply Now! Recruitment is ongoing, with interviews commencing as soon as suitable candidates are received.

All appointments are made subject to a satisfactory Criminal History Record Check and satisfactory Working With Children Check.

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