At a Glance
- Tasks: Coordinate administrative activities for our Ambulatory Cell Therapies service and provide top-notch customer service.
- Company: Join Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre, a leader in cancer care and research.
- Benefits: Enjoy competitive salary, salary packaging, five weeks annual leave, and professional development opportunities.
- Other info: Diverse and inclusive workplace with excellent career growth potential.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in cancer care while working in a supportive and dynamic environment.
- Qualifications: Strong communication skills and experience in health administration preferred.
The predicted salary is between 66768 - 73812 $ per year.
Ongoing, Full-Time position. 80 hours per fortnight with monthly ADO's. Up to $66,768 (HS2) to $73,811.92 (HS21) per annum (dependant on candidate experience) + salary packaging + super + 5 weeks annual leave.
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.
About the role
Join our Ambulatory Cell Therapies (ACT) service at Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre. We are seeking a highly organised and proactive Administration Coordinator to be the central point of contact for ACT. As the front-of-house, you will provide outstanding customer service to patients, carers and clinicians while ensuring smooth day-to-day coordination of the service. In this dynamic role, you will manage referrals and appointments and maintain patient scheduling systems. You will work closely with multidisciplinary teams, contributing to service improvements and maintaining high standards of administrative governance.
About you
You will have strong communication skills, an excellent attention to detail, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced healthcare environment. Experience in health administration and patient management systems is highly regarded.
- Expertise in coordinating departmental administrative activities relating to a clinical department
- Experience in a PA or team support position
- Flexible approach to new work practices
- Ability to take on new tasks as directed by the NUM
- Demonstrated ability to provide a broad range of high-level administrative support functions including creation and maintenance of schedules and databases
- Experience working within a complex service environment
- Discretion dealing with confidential and sensitive information
- Professional presentation and provision of high customer service
- Proactive and solutions focused mindset within the department to deliver an optimal administration service
- Strong customer service skills, able to communicate effectively and respectfully with patients and staff
- Demonstrated skills in the use of IT systems
- Competent in use of the Microsoft Office Suite
Our benefits
- 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 options & monthly ADOs
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.
All appointments are made subject to a satisfactory police check and may include vaccination requirements.
Applications Close: 11.59PM Thursday 27 August 2026.
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.
Administration Coordinator - Ambulatory Cell Therapies in Melbourne employer: Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre
At Peter Mac, we pride ourselves on being an exceptional employer dedicated to improving cancer care through innovation and compassion. Our supportive and collaborative team environment fosters professional growth with ongoing training opportunities, flexible working practices, and generous leave benefits, all while being located in the vibrant city of Melbourne. Join us in making a meaningful impact in the lives of those affected by cancer, where your contributions are valued and celebrated.
Contact Details:
Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre Recruitment Team
