Provisional Fellow
Employment Type: Fixed Term – Full Time or Part Time
Position Classification: Registrar (Provisional Fellow)
Remuneration: $117,745.00 to $147,664.00 AUD per annum + superannuation, leave loading, and applicable penalty rates
Hours Per Week: Up to 38
Requisition ID: CAM28358
The vision for South Eastern Sydney Local Health District (SESLHD) is ‘exceptional care, healthier lives’. SESLHD is committed to enabling our community to be healthy and well, and to providing the best possible compassionate care when people need it.
This contract will commence from 2 February 2026 and end on 31 January 2027.
About our Role
As a Provisional Fellow in Cancer Genetics, you will work in a multidisciplinary team with medical specialists and genetic counsellors across two local health districts: either South Eastern Sydney Local Health District (SESLHD) and Sydney Local Health District (SLHD) OR Western Sydney Local Health District (WSLHD) and North Sydney Local Health District (NSLHD).
Successful applicants will be involved in adult cancer genetics clinics, screening and management clinics (such as high risk breast clinics), and inpatient consultations. Clinical Genetics fellows participate in activities of the NSW and Australian clinical genetics and cancer genetics intercampus educational programs. Participation in teaching other junior staff is encouraged. Opportunities exist for some clinical research within these positions, subject to availability.
Our Provisional Fellow position provides trainees with immersive, supported learning of the basic principles of clinical cancer genetics, cancer syndrome diagnosis and management, subspecialty multidisciplinary meeting participation, genetic testing, counselling and ethical issues relevant to both cancer genetics and broader genetic practice. It will provide the successful applicants with a unique opportunity to become familiar with the application and interpretation of new genomic testing techniques.
Our Primary Locations
Prince of Wales Hospital and Community Health Services, Royal Prince Alfred Hospital, Westmead Hospital and Royal North Shore Hospital are major teaching hospitals and tertiary referral centres. We provide excellent healthcare and specialist health and medical services to NSW. We connect with various universities, including the University of New South Wales and University of Sydney, and our premier medical facilities enable leading research and learning opportunities for our staff.
Perks and Benefits
Come enjoy a blend of urban convenience and relaxed coastal living at Randwick and:
Four weeks of annual leave + an extra Allocated Day Off (ADO) per month.
Other leave including parental leave, FACS leave, and study & education leave.
Salary Packaging, a way to pay for certain items with your pre-tax salary.
Wellbeing initiatives such as the Employee Assistance Program.
Fitness Passport, a discounted fitness membership for access to nearly 1600 gyms, pools and fitness centres across Australia.
Quality learning and development, research opportunities, and more.
SESLHD is committed to creating a workplace that reflects the diversity of our community. This will help ensure our employees, our patients, and their carers feel supported. We encourage people from different backgrounds to apply.
We welcome applications from Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander candidates and have an Aboriginal Employment Consultant who can support you. If you have any questions or would like guidance on the recruitment process, contact the SESLHD Aboriginal Employment Team via SESLHD-AboriginalWorkforce@health.nsw.gov.au.
Click 'Apply for Job' to submit your resume and respond to the following selection criteria:
MBBS or equivalent, currently registered or eligible for registration with the Medical Board of Australia in an appropriate registration category
Completion of the Royal Australasian College of Physicians written and clinical examinations and the requirements of an advanced trainee or equivalent (completed or working towards)
A minimum of 4 years satisfactory full-time post-graduate experience, including recent demonstrated clinical practice as a registered medical practitioner in an Australian Health System or the relevant Competent Authority pathway. 3-6 months experience in a relevant sub-specialty or equivalent is preferable.
Demonstrated commitment to pursue a career in Medical Oncology or Cancer Genetics and the capacity to complete a training program.
Demonstrated willingness to undertake further training in cancer genetics
Demonstrated ability to work independently within a supervised complex clinical environment utilising excellent clinical skills, judgment and expertise.
Demonstrated ongoing commitment to further education and professional development and demonstrated ability to teach, with a willingness to participate in the teaching of Medical Students, Junior Medical Staff and other clinical staff.
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For role related queries or questions, contact Dr Milita Zaheed – Cancer Genetics Staff Specialist – on Milita.Zaheed@health.nsw.gov.au.
Applications Close: 08, June 2026
Note: Australian/NZ citizens and Australian permanent residents will be given priority during recruitment and selection. Visa sponsorship may be available for successful overseas candidates. An extensive eligibility list will also be built. If you are not a preferred candidate, but are still considered suitable for the role, you may be contacted should a vacancy arise.
