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Fixed term, Part Time (48 hours per fortnight) until December 2026
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Parkville location with flexible, hybrid working
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$83,657 to $92,482 per annum (pro rata for part time) + 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.
About the team
The Quality team supports Peter Mac to deliver safe, high‑quality and continuously improving care. Working across clinical and non‑clinical services, the team supports quality and risk management systems, incident management, accreditation and consumer participation, partnering with stakeholders to embed best practice and strengthen patient safety and service outcomes.
About the role
The Quality Associate plays an important role in supporting quality, safety and accreditation activities across Peter Mac. Working in partnership with clinical and operational teams, you will contribute to the implementation and monitoring of quality systems, support audits and reviews, and drive continuous improvement initiatives that enhance patient safety and service delivery. A regular day will see you:
- Support organisation‑wide quality improvement, accreditation and audit activities.
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Monitor, analyse and report on quality and safety data to identify trends and improvement opportunities.
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Provide advice and guidance to stakeholders on quality frameworks, standards and continuous improvement methodologies.
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Contribute to the development, review and implementation of policies, procedures and quality systems.
About you
You are a collaborative and detail‑focused professional with a strong interest in quality, safety and continuous improvement. You are comfortable working in a complex healthcare environment and enjoy partnering with stakeholders to drive meaningful change. You’ll bring with you:
- Relevant tertiary qualification or equivalent experience in quality, healthcare or a related field.
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Experience supporting quality improvement, audit and/or accreditation activities.
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Strong analytical skills, including the ability to interpret data and provide insights.
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Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
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Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities.
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Experience in a healthcare setting and familiarity with National Safety and Quality Health Service Standards will be highly regarded.
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
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Discounted health insurance and eye care
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A comprehensive health and wellbeing program
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Public transport options at our doorstep and end of journey facilities for cyclists
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Onsite eateries and coffee shops and inviting rooftop garden spaces
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Pathways for professional development and career opportunities
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Five weeks annual leave, 17.5% leave loading, monthly ADO’s and purchased leave options
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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.
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 other diseases.
Should you need assistance or require adjustments to participate in the application or interview process, we are here to support you. We acknowledge that not all applicants will meet every selection criterion and encourage applications where transferable experience can be demonstrated.
For a confidential discussion about this role, please contact us.
Hiring Manager: Liz Bogdan
Contact Number: (03) 85598779
Applications Close: 11:59pm Wednesday 24 June 2026
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