Req ID: 7682
Date: 13 Aug 2026
Site: VCCC (Parkville)
Location:
MELBOURNE, VIC, AU, 3000
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Company: Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre
Unit: Chief Executive
Division: Chief Executive
Department: Chief Executive
Enterprise Agreement: Health and Allied Services, Managers and Administr
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Chief Executive
Executive Assistant to the Chief Executive Officer and Chief Operating Officer
6-Month Full-Time, Fixed-Term Opportunity (October 2026 to April 2027)
About Peter Mac
Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre is Australia's only public hospital solely dedicated to cancer and a world-leading cancer research, education and treatment centre. Our vision is to create a better future for cancer patients through excellence in research, treatment and care.
About the Role
Peter Mac is seeking an experienced and highly capable Executive Assistant to provide high-level support to the Chief Executive Officer and Chief Operating Officer during a six-month leave period.
This role sits at the centre of our Executive Office and provides a unique opportunity to support two senior executives while contributing to the effective operation of one of Australia's leading health and research organisations.
Key responsibilities include:
- Managing complex executive diaries and competing priorities.
- Coordinating executive meetings, briefings, correspondence and follow-up actions.
- Preparing presentations, reports and other executive materials.
- Supporting Board and governance-related processes.
- Liaising with senior leaders, external stakeholders and government representatives.
- Contributing to priority projects and initiatives as required.
About You
You will bring:
- Demonstrated experience providing executive support to senior leaders.
- Exceptional organisational and time management skills.
- Strong written and verbal communication capabilities.
- Sound judgement, discretion and experience managing confidential information.
- The ability to build productive relationships with a broad range of stakeholders.
- A proactive approach and strong attention to detail.
- Proficiency in Microsoft 365 applications including Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Teams and Copilot.
- The successful applicant will exemplify Peter Mac's values of excellence, compassion and innovation in all aspects of their work, communication and interactions.
Experience in healthcare, government or another complex organisation will be highly regarded.
What We Offer
This role offers a unique opportunity to:
- Work directly with the CEO and COO of a world-leading cancer centre.
- Gain exposure to executive leadership, governance and organisational strategy.
- Build relationships across the Victorian health sector.
- Contribute to an organisation dedicated to improving outcomes for people affected by cancer.
- Flexible working arrangements are supported at Peter Mac. Subject to the requirements of the role and the needs of the Executive Office, the successful applicant may have the opportunity to work from home up to 1-2 days per week by agreement.
The Position Description is available for candidates wishing to obtain further information about the role and its requirements. Salary and entitlements will be in accordance with the Health and Allied Services, Managers and Administrative Workers Agreement 2025-2027 - to be discussed with Hiring Manager.
How to Apply
Please submit:
- A current CV; and
- A brief cover letter outlining your suitability for the role.
Applications close 11:59pm Sunday 30 August 2026.
Hiring Manager: Marco De Marte - Director People & Culture.
Email: [email protected]
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Position Summary
The Executive Assistant provides high-level, confidential and strategic support to the Chief Executive and Chief Operating Officer. The role operates with a high degree of autonomy and judgement, acting as a key coordination and facilitation point across the Executive and senior leadership interfaces while supporting executive decision-making.
The position is responsible not only for executive support functions, but also for preparing high-quality written materials including Board reports, briefings and correspondence, ensuring accuracy, clarity and alignment with organisational priorities.
Supporting a high-volume executive office, the role requires exceptional organisational capability, discretion, political awareness and the ability to manage competing priorities in a complex and fast-paced environment. The role works closely with government representatives, health service leaders, senior stakeholders and executive support staff across the Victorian health system.
This is a senior Executive Assistant role operating at a strategic level, requiring exceptional judgement, initiative and the ability to proactively support two executives with significant organisational responsibilities.
Enterprise Agreement
Health and Allied Services, Managers and Administrative Workers
Classification or Salary Range
HS Grade 3
Immunisation Risk Category
Immunisation Category C
Key Relationships
Internal • Peter Mac Executive team and their Executive Assistants
- Clinical Directors, Operations Directors and staff
- Board Secretary and Deputy Board Secretary, Chair and members of the Board (as required)
- Department Heads
External • Precinct and broader Victorian CEOs and their Executive Assistants
- Representatives of government departments and agencies
- External contractors and suppliers as required
- Patients and their families as required
- Others as required
Skills
Essential Requirements • Extensive experience in the provision of high-level administrative, secretarial and executive support services to senior executives, including the preparation of agendas, minutes and providing support to committees, as required.
- An ability to display initiative and to work independently, as required.
- Well-developed planning and organisational skills, with an ability to meet strict deadlines.
- Discretion dealing with confidential and sensitive information
- Advanced customer service focus and excellent phone manner
- Proactive, co-operative and enthusiastic approach to responsibilities with an ability to make decisions and take initiative
- Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, including demonstrated experience drafting, editing and refining Board papers, briefing notes, executive correspondence and presentations.
- Proven ability to synthesise complex information into clear, concise and appropriately tailored executive-level communications.
- Proficiency in Microsoft 365 applications including Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, Teams and CoPilot
- A demonstrated ability and commitment to work as part of a team.
- Commitment to maintaining confidentiality in all matters.
- Demonstrated ability to exercise sound judgement, discretion and initiative in a highly confidential environment
- Experience supporting senior executives in a complex organisation (health, government or large corporate preferred)
- Experience using AI-enabled tools (e.g. Copilot) to support drafting and enhancing productivity
- Experience in stakeholder engagement / political acumen
Desirable Requirements • Previous senior administrative support role experience in a hospital or health service environment.
Key Accountabilities
Key Accountabilities Demonstrated by / Key Performance Indicators
1.Executive Office Management and Prioritisation • Manage complex diary and communications with strategic prioritisation
- Act as primary interface between the CEO/COO and key stakeholders
- Exercise sound judgement in triaging competing demands
- Ensure executives are well prepared and briefed
- Filtering email correspondence for urgent and actionable items
2.Executive and Board Coordination • Coordinate executive and Board meetings, ensuring high-quality preparation
- Manage agendas, papers, briefings, event planning and follow-up actions
- Liaise with Board Secretariat and senior stakeholders
3.Correspondence/ Presentations • Prepare high-quality presentations, correspondence and documentation
- Ensure outputs are accurate, timely and aligned to organisational values and standards
Key Accountabilities (Contd..)
Key Accountabilities Demonstrated by / Key Performance Indicators
4. Stakeholder/ Customer Support • Provide professional, responsive support to internal and external stakeholders
- Build effective working relationships across the organisation
- Apply initiative and judgment to resolve issues and meet needs
5.Projects/Team Contribution • Support delivery of priority projects and ad hoc initiatives
- Contribute to the effectiveness of the Executive Office and EA network
- Provide flexible support across the Executive as required
6. Executive Writing and Governance Support • Draft and coordinate CEO Board reports, briefings and key correspondence
- Synthesize input into clear, concise and well-structured materials
- Ensure outputs are high quality, accurate and aligned to organisational messaging
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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.
