The Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre (Peter Mac) is a Victorian public health service and a world-leading comprehensive cancer centre, dedicated to excellence across all spheres of clinical care, research and education. We are home to the largest cancer research enterprise in Australia and provide treatment to around 40,000 people with cancer each year. Welcoming staff from diverse backgrounds and experiences is integral to fostering innovation and compassion, and delivering the best possible cancer care for our patients.
The Victorian Adolescent & Young Adult Cancer Service is seeking an experienced and passionate Project Manager to lead the implementation of innovative service improvements that enhance palliative and end-of-life care for adolescents and young adults (AYA) with cancer.
This is a unique opportunity to lead meaningful change and improve the experience of palliative care for young people and their families. Embedded within the highly regarded multidisciplinary AYA service and working closely with the Parkville Integrated Palliative Care Service, you will help shape contemporary, evidence-informed approaches that strengthen the delivery of AYA palliative care.
The Victorian Adolescent & Young Adult Cancer Service is dedicated to improving outcomes and experiences for young people with cancer across Victoria. Working collaboratively with oncology, palliative care and supportive care services, the team develops innovative models of care, drives service improvement initiatives and advocates for the unique needs of adolescents and young adults and their families.
The AYA Palliative Care Project Manager will provide leadership for the development, implementation and evaluation of strategic initiatives designed to strengthen palliative and end-of-life care for young people with cancer.
Based within the Victorian Adolescent & Young Adult Cancer Service, the role will lead the translation of the Victorian AYA Palliative Care Framework into sustainable models of care and service improvements. Through service review, stakeholder consultations, project leadership and change management, the successful candidate will identify opportunities to enhance care coordination, clinical pathways and the experience of young people and their families.
Working collaboratively across oncology, palliative care and supportive care teams, the successful candidate will support the integration of contemporary, evidence-informed approaches to AYA palliative care. The role will build partnerships, foster collaboration and translate the Victorian AYA Palliative Care Framework into meaningful improvements in care coordination, service delivery and the experience of young people and their families.
A regular day will see you:
You are a collaborative and strategic project leader who is passionate about improving healthcare experiences and outcomes for young people and families. You thrive in complex environments, build strong stakeholder relationships and can translate evidence into meaningful service improvements.
You'll bring with you:
We offer a range of benefits which support our people both personally and professionally, including:
Peter Mac celebrates, values and supports a diverse and inclusive environment which reflects our vibrant community. We encourage applications from anyone identifying as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander. We also welcome anyone who identifies as LGBTQIA+, linguistically, culturally and/or gender diverse, people with disability, and people of any age to apply for our roles.
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If you feel this role is right for you, we warmly invite you to apply and encourage your early application. All appointments are made subject to a satisfactory police check and may require a valid Working with Children Check. Many staff are required to be vaccinated against, or demonstrate immunity to, COVID-19, influenza and a range of other diseases.
Should you need assistance or require any adjustments or accommodations to fully participate in the application or interview process, you are welcome to reach out to the contact person listed. We acknowledge that not all applicants will meet the full list of selection criteria outlined, and wherever possible we will consider applications where relevant experience can apply.
For a confidential discussion about this role, please contact: Kate Thompson, Program Director, Victorian Adolescent & Young Adult Cancer Service at Kate.Thompson@petermac.org
Application closing date: 11:59pm Thursday 26 November 2026
The AYA Palliative Care Project Manager will provide strategic leadership for the development, implementation and evaluation of initiatives that enhance palliative and end-of-life care for adolescents and young adults with cancer at Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre. The role will lead the translation of the Victorian palliative care framework for adolescents and young adults with cancer into sustainable models of care and service improvements. Through service review, stakeholder engagement, change management and project leadership, the position will identify opportunities to strengthen care coordination, clinical pathways and the experience of young people and their families. Working across oncology, palliative care and supportive care services, the role will drive organisational change, build capability and support the integration of contemporary, evidence-informed approaches to AYA palliative care.
Health and Allied Services, Managers and Adminstrative Workers
Grade 5 plus above award
Category B: Position unlikely to have contact with blood or other body fluid
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Peter Mac is a child safe organisation and has a commitment to child safety and wellbeing.
Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre (‘Peter Mac’) is a world leading cancer research, education and treatment centre and Australia’s only public health service dedicated to caring for people affected by cancer.
With more than 4,000 employees, including 700+ laboratory and clinical researchers, we’re focused on providing better treatments, better care and potential cures for cancer.
Our values are Compassion, Excellence and Innovation.
We offer a range of staff benefits which support our people both personally and professionally, including:
• Up to $11,660 in salary packaging to increase your take home pay
• Discounted health insurance and eye care
• A comprehensive health and wellbeing program
• Pathways for professional development and career opportunities
• Flexible working arrangements wherever possible
• Up to six weeks annual leave plus additional purchased leave
Our main site in Parkville, Melbourne, a state-of-the-art, purpose-built facility, offers public transport options at our doorstep and end of trip facilities for cyclists, along with onsite eateries, coffee shops and relaxing rooftop garden spaces.
We also have six additional sites providing radiation therapy services to patients in Moorabbin, Box Hill, Bendigo and Sunshine, plus our imaging centre in East Melbourne.
Peter Mac celebrates, values and supports a diverse and inclusive environment that reflects our vibrant community.
We encourage job applications from anyone identifying as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander. We also welcome anyone who identifies as LGBTQIA+, linguistically, culturally and/or gender diverse, people with disability, and people of any age to apply for our roles.
Join us and break new ground and change lives.
Peter Mac acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the land on which our sites are located throughout Victoria. We recognise their strength and resilience and pay our respects to their Elders past and present.
