Job Description
Project Manager - Clinical Placement Program in Cancer Survivorship
• Fixed term, part time / full time role (64 – 76 hours per fortnight)
• Parkville location, with multiple public transport options available
• Up to $96,181 (prorated for part time) + salary packaging + super + 5 weeks annual leave
At Peter Mac we aim to continuously improve cancer care, research and education across all cancers and for all people affected by cancer: changing lives, breaking new ground. Everything we do is underpinned by our core values, Excellence, Compassion and Innovation. Welcoming people from a wide variety of different backgrounds and experiences is critical to fostering innovation, cultivating compassion, attracting and retaining top talent and providing the best possible cancer care for our patients.
About the team
The Australian Cancer Survivorship Centre (ACSC) is a state-wide leader in advancing cancer survivorship care through education, service development, research and capacity building. As part of Peter Mac, the ACSC is leading key survivorship initiatives outlined in the Victorian Cancer Plan 2024-2028 and works collaboratively with health services, primary care and community providers across Victoria. The ACSC is committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive and flexible workplace where innovation and compassion drive meaningful improvements in care for people affected by cancer.
About the role
We are seeking a Project Manager to lead the delivery of the Clinical Placement Program in Cancer Survivorship (CPPiCS), a Victorian Government funded statewide initiative designed to build the knowledge and capability of health professionals delivering survivorship care. Funded through to September 2027, this role will oversee program implementation, stakeholder engagement and evaluation activities to support improved access to quality survivorship care across Victoria.
A regular day will see you:
• Leading the planning, delivery and evaluation of the Clinical Placement Program in Cancer Survivorship (CPPiCS).
• Building and maintaining strong relationships with health services, clinicians and key stakeholders across regional, primary care, rehabilitation and community settings.
• Coordinating program activities, reporting requirements, budgets and timelines to ensure successful outcomes.
• Identifying opportunities for program improvement and supporting initiatives that strengthen cancer survivorship education and workforce capability across Victoria.
About you
You are a collaborative and proactive project professional with excellent relationship-building skills and a passion for improving health outcomes. You thrive in a dynamic environment, can confidently engage diverse stakeholders, and enjoy delivering projects that create meaningful impact.
You'll bring with you:
• Demonstrated experience managing complex projects, preferably within healthcare, education or the not-for-profit sector.
• Strong stakeholder engagement and partnership development skills, with the ability to build effective working relationships across multiple organisations.
• Excellent organisational, planning and problem-solving skills with the ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines.
• Highly developed written and verbal communication skills, including experience preparing reports, presentations and funding acquittals.
• Experience coordinating programs, events, education initiatives or workforce development activities.
• Relevant tertiary qualifications in health, project management, public health, education or a related discipline.
Our benefits
We offer a range of 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.
• Public transport options at our doorstep and end-of-journey facilities for cyclists.
• Onsite eateries and coffee shops, and inviting rooftop garden spaces.
• Pathways for professional development and new career opportunities.
• Five weeks annual leave, 17.5% leave loading, monthly ADOs and purchased leave options.
• Flexible, hybrid working arrangements.
Inclusion and belonging
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.
Join us!
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, 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.
Applicants should provide a cover letter outlining their relevant skills and experience to assist us with our assessment.
For a confidential discussion about this role, please contact:
Tracey Mander
Deputy Manager, Australian Cancer Survivorship Centre
Phone : 0417 577 911
Email: tracey.mander@petermac.org
or
Helana Kelly
Manager, Australian Cancer Survivorship Centre
Phone : 0435 571 504
Email : helana.kelly@petermac.org
Application closing date: 11:59pm, Sunday 27 September 2026
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Position Summary
The Project Manager will lead the delivery of the 5th iteration of the Clinical Placement Program in Cancer Survivorship. This Department of Health funded, state-wide program is coordinated by ACSC and is open to health professionals from allied health and cancer/primary nursing disciplines with deliberate inclusion of regional, primary care, community and rehabilitation services.
The program's aim is to improve access to quality survivorship care for cancer survivors across Victoria by enhancing the knowledge and confidence of health professionals who provide this care. The program is funded until September 2027.
This role requires project and stakeholder management skills, as well as an understanding of adult education in the oncology context. The role will also support other survivorship education activities led by the ACSC.
Enterprise Agreement
Health and Allied Services, Managers and Administrative Workers (Victorian Public Sector) (Single Interest Employers) Enterprise Agreement 2021-2025
Classification or Salary Range
HS Grade 4
Immunisation Risk Category
Immunisation Category C
Key Relationships
Internal
• ACSC leadership team (Manager, Director, Operations and Projects Lead)
• ACSC Project Officers and team members
• Clinical Services across Parkville precinct including:
• Tumour Stream/Medical Directors
• Clinical Executives
• Specialist Nurses and Allied Health professionals
• Peter Mac departments including:
• Office of Cancer Education
• Patient Experience and Wellbeing
• Victorian Adolescent and Young Adult service
External
• Cancer survivors, families, and carers
• Community and non-government organisations (e.g. Cancer Council Victoria)
• Department of Health Victoria
• First Nations organisations – Victorian Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Organisation (VACCHO), Victorian Aboriginal Health Service (VAHS)
• Parkville precinct departments
• Victorian Comprehensive Cancer Centre Alliance (VCCC)
• Victorian health services and healthcare professionals
Skills
Essential Requirements
Education and professional background
• Tertiary qualification in healthcare, education