Job Description
Posting Start Date:  16/09/2025
Req ID:  4031
Job Title:  Oncology Application Specialist
Employment Status:  Fixed Term Full Time
Job Location:  Frankston
Job Description: 
  • Opportunity to work in a supportive fast pased team!

  •  Salary Packaging and Low Cost Parking   

  •  Fixed Term Full Time until May 2026

  • Classification: Clinical Nurse Consultant ZF4* or Pharmacist Grade 3 SX8*

On 1 January 2026 five health services (Kooweerup Regional Health Service, Peninsula Health, Alfred Health, Bass Coast Health and Gippsland Southern Health Service) will come together to create Bayside Health. A newly merged health service with more than 22,000 employees caring for a community of over 1.2 million Victorians.  

The new health service will provide people with the best possible care with services that support them throughout their lives. The merger will also strengthen our workforce, providing new training, education and career opportunities. Subject to final approval on 1 January 2026, all employees from the five health services will transfer to Bayside Health. 

 

Who We Are and What We Stand For   

Peninsula Health is the major metropolitan health service caring for a community of over 300,000 people. Our Mission is to strive for healthy lives for everyone, through sustainable, innovative, compassionate care. To realise this mission we need people who seek a sense of achievement, take an interest in their individual growth, enjoy innovation, look for ways to improve and have a passion for communicating and connecting with others.    

In representing Peninsula Health, we expect all employees and volunteers to reflect our values: Be the Best, Be a Role Model, Be Open and Honest, Be Compassionate and Respectful and Be Collaborative. We are One Peninsula Health.   

  
What You Will Be Doing   

The Oncology Application Specialist is primarily responsible for providing end user support, training, configuration and maintenance for the CHARM® [Oncology] application. The role will provide level 2 service desk support for the CHARM® application, and its use alongside other Peninsula Health clinical and administrative applications. This newly created role will be a key resource in the Digital Health Team, and will work closely with Peninsula Health’s Oncology Services, Clinical Directors, Pharmacy and Information Technology teams. The role will also be the lead contact representing Peninsula Health’s interests with the Oncology Application vendor.  

 
What You Need  

We anticipate you will have:  

  • Tertiary qualification in pharmacy, nursing, medicine or other relevant clinical discipline
  • Demonstrated experience in health service delivery in an oncology environment
  • Demonstrated experience using an oncology application, or similar clinical information system
  • Strong knowledge of hospital environments and associated clinical workflows

  
What Next  

If you experience any issues signing in or registering, please feel welcome to contact the Recruitment & Onboarding Team on 9784 2700 (option 1). 

For role specific information contact Hayden Fisher on hfisher@phcn.vic.gov.au or  03 9784 2792

The role ceases advertising on 27 September 2025.

Please note that applications will be considered upon receipt and that this job posting may close early if a sufficient number of applications are received, so we encourage you to apply as soon as possible.  

  
Additional Requirements  

Peninsula Health is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer that is committed to inclusion and diversity. We encourage applications from individuals from all cultural backgrounds including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. We also provide a safe and supportive workplace for people with disabilities.    

To find out more about our recruitment processes, compliance obligations and to prepare your application to join our team please visit: https://www.peninsulahealth.org.au/careers/working-preparing-employment/   

*Please refer to the Nurses And Midwives (Victorian Public Sector) Single Interest Employer Agreement 2024-2028Medical Scientists, Pharmacists and Psychologists Victorian Public Sector (Single Interest Employers) Enterprise Agreement 2021-2025 for salary circular for salary range. Sub-grading will be based on years of experience.   

It is strongly recommended that individuals in this role remain up to date with their COVID-19 vaccinations.  

Join Peninsula Health and help us to deliver safe, personal, effective & connected care to every person, every time.  

 

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