Req ID: 7533
Date: 6 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
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.
YOUR ROLE IN OUR FUTURE
Occupational Therapist Grade 3
Employment Type: Fixed term, Part Time Role
Hour: 48 Hours Per Fortnight
Salary: $65,769.60 - $75,146.02 per annum + Super + Salary Packaging
About your Role
This is a Senior Clinician (Grade 3) Occupational Therapy – Part Time, 3 days per week. and will provide an exciting opportunity for a dynamic and highly motivated applicant to contribute to the care delivered in this specialist cancer hospital. You will help patients maximise independence, safety, comfort and personal satisfaction and, in doing so, improve their sense of wellbeing and quality of life. Your role will include inpatient and outpatient clinical care as well as a broad range of leadership opportunities.
The successful applicant will:
- Provide strong clinical leadership and practice in cancer and Occupational Therapy as well as have extensive experience and leadership within the following areas:
- Leading a culture of quality improvement
- Leading the teaching, education, professional development activities within a department
- Developing a culture of research and academic activities
- Change management
The successful candidate will possess:
- Registered Occupational Therapist with AHPRA.
- Relevant clinical experience in acute oncology and haematology.
- A passion for staff and student education
- Experience in service planning, development and evaluation
- Strong quality improvement, education and leadership skills
- Strong interpersonal, communication and time management skills
- Knowledge/experience at a senior Allied Health level in cancer care
- Demonstrated leadership within the profession/Allied Health/cancer care
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
- Pathways for professional development and new career opportunities
- Five weeks annual leave, 17.5% leave loading,
- 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 and resumé 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 Occupational Therapy, Physiotherapy, Exercise Physiology and Podiatry
Email: [email protected]
Phone: (03) 8559 5225
Applications Close: 11:59pm Sunday 19 July 2026
Position Summary
In collaboration with the clinical leads and head of department,
Provide clinical care to patients with cancer, and their families using evidence based treatments (approx. 60 - 70% clinical)
Provide clinical leadership across the team
Build clinical relationships with assigned tumour streams
Provide clinical supervision for junior staff and coordination of the management of the undergraduate and postgraduate student programs
Contribute to service development and strategic planning
Lead/ Engage in quality or research projects
Lead/ Engage in departmental professional development activities
Raise our team profile internally and external to the organisation
Assist in strategic planning and daily operations of the department
Act as a role model for others, demonstrating advanced clinical skills and leadership
Key effectiveness areas:
Clinical service planning, provision and delivery
Leadership
Research
Education / Professional development
Student supervision
Quality Improvement
Mentor and develop Occupational Therapy oncology expertise
Indirect reports to the Grade 4 Allied Health Interdisciplinary Educator
Enterprise Agreement
Allied Health Professionals (Victorian Public Sector) (Single Interest Employers) Enterprise Agreement 2021 - 2025
Classification or Salary Range
Grade 3 (VG3 - VG6)
Immunisation Risk Category
Immunisation Category A
Key Relationships
Internal
Head of Occupational Therapy and Physiotherapy
Local physiotherapy and occupational therapy team members
Clinical leads and Directors in Cancer Allied Health and Psycho-Oncology programs and other multidisciplinary team members
Departmental support staff, including administration and specialist clinics
Medical & nursing staff in both inpatient and ambulatory settings
Research or quality project collaborators
External
Clinical schools (tertiary and TAFE) / Universities and academic partners
Peter Mac satellite units
Wider Victorian Comprehensive Cancer Centre (VCCC) partners
Other agencies and health service providers
Relevant peak bodies including the Occupational Therapy Australia
Equipment suppliers
Consumers
Education
Post Graduate Qualification in Occupational Therapy
Bachelor of Occupational Therapy
Skills
Essential Requirements
Tertiary qualification in Occupational Therapy (Bachelor, Masters or equivalent)
Current AHPRA Occupational Therapy registration
A minimum of 7 years’ relevant experience as a practicing physiotherapist with specialist experience in oncology
Ability to provide clinical supervision and staff support
Experience supervising students and junior occupational therapists
Ability to initiate research and / or projects
Excellent communication skills, computer literacy, interpersonal and leadership skills
Demonstrated commitment to ongoing education and professional development, particularly in oncology
Demonstrated occupational therapy assessment and practical experience in a wide variety of acute conditions, preferably within cancer populations
An enthusiasm for working in multi-disciplinary teams
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
Valid Victorian driver’s license
Meet the standards in the Code of Conduct of OT Australia
Desirable Requirements
Ability to consult and adapt treatments to the special needs of oncology patients
Interest or experience in an acute cancer care
Clinical experience in the delivery of occupational therapy services in acute cancer care, lymphoedema management and other health care settings
A wide range of acute clinical skills and experience (in particular, acute cancer care, palliative care and rehabilitation)
Expertise and interest in quality, research methodology and program evaluation
Post graduate qualifications in occupational therapy, lymphoedema or related field
Valid Victorian driver’s licence
Relevant peak body membership (OTA, COSA, ALA, etc.)
Ability to conduct a literature search and appraisal
Experience working or placement in an acute care setting
Certifications, Licenses & Registrations
AHPRA Registration
Key Accountabilities
Key Accountabilities Demonstrated by / Key Performance Indicators
1. Professional
Provides support to the Grade 4 Clinical Lead, in the provision of a professional service to the organization
Works effectively as a member of the discipline team
Demonstrates commitment to continuing professional development
Acts within own professional and skill limitations
Acts according to professional and ethical standards complying with the code of ethics and legal requirements of the profession
Communicates in a timely and effective manner to Gr 4 Clinical Lead
Provides clinical leadership to physiotherapy and occupational therapy team, including assistants, students and casual staff
Provides expertise and leadership in cross-departmental projects/committees
Participates in regular supervision
Attends and documents continuing professional development to the registration standard of APHRA and Peter Mac policies
Provides and assists with supervision of staff and students
Knowledge of the principles and application of relevant legislation and policies
Represent the occupational therapy and physiotherapy department at various organisational events and hospital committees as required
Provide leadership in departmental implementation of organisational strategies and objectives
Provide up to date staffing rosters ensuring adequate cover provided
Liaise with the head of department, clinical lead, Nurse Managers, Allied Health Managers and Access Managers in relation to staffing shortages
2. Patient Care
Demonstrates the ability to function independently as an occupational therapist
Maintains appropriate records
As a member of a multi-disciplinary team, provides specialist consultation and advice to other staff on treatment interventions
Assists in the planning, evaluation and development of clinical service delivery
Exercises a high level of interpersonal skills and demonstrated ability to consult, liaise and negotiate with consumers, carers, family members, members of the general community and other professionals
Demonstrates experience and skill in clinical interventions
Provides assessment and evidence based treatment and advice to individuals, couples, families and groups
Completes patient records and statistics on the same day of appointment
Demonstrates high level communication skills and ability to work effectively with members of the MDT
Acts as a clinical resource within the organisation
Provides clinical opinion and guidance in complex cases
Contributes to the development and review of relevant organizational policies and clinical guidelines
Prioritises clinical caseload using appropriate strategies
Key Accountabilities (Contd..)
3. Education & Research
Contributes to the training and supervision of students and clinical staff as appropriate.
Provides education to multidisciplinary teams, the organization and community organizations
Participates in research and quality projects
Active participation in undergraduate / postgraduate student program, e.g. supervision, education and liaison with the University supervisor
Supervises junior staff including documentation of development plans
Gives educational presentations as appropriate
Undertakes training to maintain up to date knowledge of latest clinical practice
Completes and/or leads 1-2 quality or research improvement projects per annum and encouraged to submit for conference presentations
Involvement in Departmental research activity as appropriate
Presentation and participation in conferences and other development opportunities as available
Participation in writing and submission of research grant applications
Participation and leadership role in professional body special interest group activity
Maintenance of up to date KPI data collection & reporting
Development and implementation of relevant outcome measures for departmental activity, in particular in the form of new KPIs
The establishment and implementation of clinical audit projects and other departmental and multi-disciplinary quality activities
Leadership and co-ordination of the training and education of other staff groups within the organisation on occupational therapy related topics, e.g. manual handling; fatigue management
Co-ordination of student placements (in conjunction with Grade 2)
Support and promote the capacity of AHA, Grade 1 and 2 staff to deliver student supervision and training
Provide student training and supervision
4. Continuous Quality Improvement Infection Control
Adheres to the principles of Infection Control in accordance with Peter Mac policies and procedures
Occupational Health & Safety
Takes all reasonable steps to ensure a safe environment.
Understands emergency procedures and location of emergency equipment.
Privacy
Adheres to the Peter Mac privacy policy
Complies with Infection Control policies and procedures 100% of the time.
Completes incident reports 100% of the time and responds appropriately to OH&S incidents.
Completes mandatory training for OH&S
Follows established procedures
5. Human Resource Management
Complies with Peter Mac policies to maintain a safe work place.
Participates in and/or conducts annual performance development and review on 100% of staff supervised.
Participates in the recruitment of junior staff and follows established procedures
Follows established procedure and guidelines including the Allied Health Clinical Governance Framework
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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.
