AYA Palliative Care Project Manager

Req ID: 8033

Date: 11 Nov 2026

Site: VCCC (Parkville)

Location:

MELBOURNE, VIC, AU, 3000

Company: Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre

Unit: Ontrac

Division: Chief Medical Officer

Department: Ontrac

Enterprise Agreement: Health and Allied Services, Managers and Administr

Ontrac

AYA Palliative Care Project Manager

Full time (1.0 FTE), 12-month fixed term role
Parkville location with flexible, hybrid working
$96,570 to $106,759 per annum + salary packaging + super + five weeks annual leave

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.

AYA Palliative Care Project Manager

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.

About the team

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.

About the role

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:

Leading the planning, delivery and evaluation of the AYA Palliative Care Project.
Reviewing current services, pathways and models of care to identify and implement improvement opportunities.
Building strong partnerships with clinicians, consumers, families and community providers to support project outcomes.
Collecting and analysing data, preparing reports and translating findings into practical service improvements.

About 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:

Relevant tertiary qualifications in health, project management, public health or a related discipline.
Demonstrated experience in palliative care and leading service development, quality improvement or model of care initiatives.
Highly developed stakeholder engagement skills and the ability to work effectively across multidisciplinary teams.
Strong project management, analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including report writing and presentations.
Knowledge of, or experience working with, adolescents and young adults, oncology or other complex healthcare settings.

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, coffee shops and rooftop garden spaces.
Pathways for professional development and 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, 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

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Position Summary

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.

Enterprise Agreement

Health and Allied Services, Managers and Adminstrative Workers

Classification or Salary Range

Grade 5 plus above award

Immunisation Risk Category

Category B: Position unlikely to have contact with blood or other body fluid

Key Relationships

Internal	Victorian Adolescent & Young Adult Cancer Service team members Department of Palliative Care Medical, Nursing and Allied Health teams Executive and operational leaders as required
External	Adolescents and young adults with cancer Families and significant others Community and Specialist Palliative Care Services Primary care and community health providers Consumer representatives and advisory groups

Education

Skills

Essential	Relevant tertiary qualification in health, project management, public health or a related discipline. Demonstrated experience in palliative care and leading service development, quality improvement or model of care initiatives. Highly developed stakeholder engagement skills and the ability to build effective relationships across multidisciplinary teams. Strong project management, analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to translate evidence and data into service improvement initiatives. Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including report writing, presentations and stakeholder engagement. Knowledge of, or experience working with, adolescents and young adults (AYA), oncology or other complex healthcare settings.
Desirable	Experience in AYA cancer care or oncology. Experience in research, service evaluation or implementation of evidence-based practice. Understanding of contemporary models of care, health service planning or implementation science. Experience establishing, redesigning or implementing clinical programs or services.
Other requirements	Completion of a National Criminal Record Check and a Working with Children Check prior to commencement of employment. Maintenance of a valid Working with Children Check throughout employment. Compliance with Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre’s Staff Immunisation – Prevention of Vaccine Preventable Diseases procedure

Certifications, Licenses & Registrations

Key Accountabilities

Key Accountabilities	Demonstrated by/Key Performance Indicators
Project Leadership and Delivery	Lead the planning, delivery and evaluation of the AYA Palliative Care Project. Coordinate project activities, timelines and governance processes to ensure key deliverables are achieved. Identify and manage project risks, issues and opportunities. Provide advice and recommendations to support implementation of project outcomes. Provide recommendations and support the piloting and implementation of service improvement initiatives arising from project outcomes.
Service Review, Planning & Improvement	Review current services, pathways and models of care to identify opportunities for improvement. Develop practical recommendations to strengthen palliative and end-of-life care for adolescents and young adults with cancer. Support the design and implementation of service improvements, informed by evidence and stakeholder feedback. Contribute to planning for the ongoing sustainability of successful initiatives
Stakeholder Engagement and Collaboration	Build and maintain effective relationships with clinical teams, consumers, families and community partners. Facilitate collaboration across services to support project goals and shared decision-making. Ensure the perspectives of young people and families inform service development activities. Communicate project progress and outcomes to stakeholders in a timely and engaging manner.
Evaluation, Reporting and Knowledge Translation	Collect, analyse and interpret data to evaluate project outcomes and impact. Prepare reports, presentations and briefing papers for governance and leadership groups. Translate findings into practical recommendations for service improvement. Support the implementation and monitoring of changes arising from project recommendations.

Key Accountabilities (Contd..)

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For further information about this opportunity, click Apply to be redirected to the Peter Mac Careers page where you can review the position profile. Alternatively, please contact us for a confidential discussion.

Peter Mac is a child safe organisation and has a commitment to child safety and wellbeing.

WHY WORK FOR PETER MAC

Peter Mac offer a range of benefits which support our people both personally and professionally.
Our staff benefits include award winning facilities, professional development and events, a health and wellbeing program, flexible work practices and policies and financial benefits such as salary packaging.
We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, all members of the LGBTQI community and people with a disability.