Req ID: 7542
Date: 13 Jul 2026
Site: VCCC (Parkville)
Location:
MELBOURNE, VIC, AU, 3000
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Company: Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre
Unit: Physiotherapy & Occupational Therapy
Division: Chief Nursing Officer
Department: Allied Health
Enterprise Agreement: Allied Health Professionals (Victorian Public Sect
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Physiotherapy & Occupational Therapy
Your Role In Our Future
Exercise Physiologist Grade 2
Employment Type: Fixed Term Part-time Time Role
Hours: 15.2 hours per fortnight
Site: Parkville location
Salary: $18,047 to $20,744 per annum + Super + Salary Packaging
The position is part-time, fixed term from 4 August 2026 - 30 May 2027, directly reporting to the Manager for Physiotherapy, Occupational Therapy, Exercise Physiology and Podiatry.
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.
Key responsibilities:
- Deliver evidence-based exercise programs to oncology patients across all stages of treatment and recovery.
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to optimise patient outcomes.
- Conduct comprehensive assessments to develop individualised exercise plans.
- Support patient education and promote the benefits of exercise in cancer care.
- Contribute to service development and quality improvement initiatives.
- Deliver high-quality care in oncological exercise physiology.
- Support professional development, research, and quality initiatives to ensure evidence-based practice.
What we’re looking for:
- Accredited Exercise Physiologist with ESSA registration and at least 2 years' experience.
- Experience in oncology or chronic disease management (preferred).
- Experience in a hospital (preferred).
- Available for fixed roster 1 day per week (Mon, Tues or Wed - negotiable) (essential)
- Strong communication and teamwork skills.
- Passion for delivering patient-centred care.
Why join Peter Mac?
- Work in a state-of-the-art facility with a supportive team.
- Access to professional development and research opportunities.
- Make a meaningful impact in the lives of cancer patients
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 trip 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 & purchased leave
- Flexible, hybrid working practices
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 satisfactory police check and may include vaccination requirements. 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.
Applicants to this role should provide a covering letter outlining relative key skills and experience to assist us with our assessment.
For further information about this opportunity, click Apply to be redirected to the Peter Mac Careers page where you can review the position summary. Alternatively, please contact us using the information below for a confidential discussion.
Hiring Manager: Ben de Zoete, Manager for Physiotherapy, Occupational Therapy, Exercise Physiology & Podiatry
Email: [email protected]
Applications Close: 11:59pm Sunday 26 July 2026
Position Summary
To provide acute inpatient and outpatient exercise physiology management and treatment for Peter Mac patients
Provide an excellent standard of patient care within the specialist area of oncological exercise physiology
To assist with facilitating and implementing the departmental priorities of professional development, research and quality activities and to ensure that these consistently inform evidence based clinical activity
Enterprise Agreement
Allied Health Professionals (Victorian Public Sector) (Single Interest Employers) Enterprise Agreement 2021 - 2025
Classification or Salary Range
EP67-EP70
Immunisation Risk Category
Immunisation Category A
Key Relationships
Internal
Physiotherapy and occupational therapy staff members
Head of Occupational Therapy and Physiotherapy
Junior and support members of department
Other health workers including allied health, nursing and medical colleagues across all Peter Mac and VCCC campuses
External
Clinical schools (tertiary and TAFE)
Wider Victorian Comprehensive Cancer Centre partners
Other cancer agencies and health service providers
Education
Bachelor of Exercise Science
Master of Exercise Science
Skills
Essential Requirements
Tertiary qualification in Exercise Science (Bachelor, Masters or equivalent)
Accredited Exercise Physiologist (AEP) status
Registration with ESSA professional association
Demonstrated interest and experience in acute cancer care, oncology rehabilitation and/or palliative care
Excellent communication skills including computer literacy
Demonstrated commitment to evidence based service protocols and quality programs
Reliable, flexible and conscientious approach to patient management and workplace issues
Advanced level of interpersonal and conflict management skills
Demonstrated organisational, time management, planning and priority setting skills
Ability to work independently and as part of a multi-disciplinary team
Ability to consult and adapt treatments to the special needs of oncology patients
Demonstrated commitment to professional development and continued education
At least 3 years of relevant clinical experience
Desirable Requirements
Ability to consult and adapt treatments to the special needs of oncology patients (e.g. exercise prescription in the context of lymphoedema, metastatic disease, neutropenia, anaemia, cachexia, etc)
Relevant peak body membership (ESSA, COSA, ALA, etc.)
Valid Victorian driver’s license
Experience with staff/student supervision
Experience with research and quality projects
Certifications, Licenses & Registrations
Registration with ESSA Professional Association
Accredited Exercise Physiologist (AEP) status
Key Accountabilities
Key Accountabilities Demonstrated by / Key Perfomance Indicators
1. Deliver high quality, appropriate care and education to cancer patients
Deliver high quality, appropriate care and education to cancer patients, predominantly in outpatient acute and palliative settings (80% clinical load)
Manage inpatient and outpatient referrals
Liaise with LMOs, community based practitioners and other services
Assist in the development and refinement of clinical services for relevant tumour streams
Meet key performance indicators (KPIs) set for clinical load and assigned projects
2. Provide leadership and guidance through an oncology and patient focused framework
Supervise and support junior staff, students and assistants
Contribute to junior staff and student development and training
Provide regular, structured supervision to allocated staff or students
3. Participate in and contribute to departmental, hospital and external activities including continuing education, quality assurance and research
Attend regular supervision sessions with senior staff
Provide annual performance and professional development summary to supervisor and participate in regular reviews of progress
Regular participation in staff meetings, education sessions and in-services
Maintain, document and report course participation and attendance, including all mandatory hospital development courses
Provide quality and research reports according to organisational and departmental requirements
Complete at least 1 significant quality project with report annually
Key Accountabilities (Contd..)
4. Responsible and accountable consumable and equipment usage
Report departmental stock levels of equipment and other consumables as used
Provide equipment and consumables according to departmental policies
Communicate changing resource needs to admin staff, assistants or line manager as appropriate
Ensure appropriate invoices are issued for sales or hires
Informs patients and their carers to any associated equipment hire conditions and costs
5. Accurate and timely documentation
Regular and accurate submission of statistics
Meet all departmental requirements for documentation standards
Same day (or within 24 hours) documentation of clinical notes (assessment, treatment, progress) and planning
Contribute to departmental data bases as indicated
Maintenance of patient privacy and confidentiality at all times
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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.
