Outstanding candidates are encouraged to apply for positions now open at Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre – a place where our normal days are extraordinary; as are the people we care for.

Peter Mac is one of a handful of integrated cancer research, education and treatment centres in the world. Each day our team strives to provide the very best in cancer care, even better treatments and potential cancer cures for all people affected by cancer.

Globally, we are facing one of the most pivotal times in the pursuit of cancer cures, and Peter Mac stands at its forefront. Together, we aim to lead a new era of cancer prevention, care and discovery, supported by state-of-the-art facilities at our new home within the Victorian Comprehensive Cancer Centre building.

Your role in our future.

Reporting to the CEO, this important role will have a range of responsibilities to the Peter Mac Board and various sub committees, to ensure effective Board and Committee processes.

The Board Secretary manages and coordinates all Board activities to support the Board in meeting its statutory and governance responsibilities and provides corporate governance advice to the Board.

Key requirements of the role include:

• Demonstrated experience in servicing high level committees and Boards and a detailed understanding of governance frameworks


• Significant experience in the health sector or other complex service environments


• An understanding of the health environment, its influencers and drivers


• Project management skills and the capacity to manage competing priorities

For further information about this opportunity, please review the position description or contact us for a confidential discussion.

Peter Mac requires its staff to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. Please contact us if you would like to discuss this requirement.

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.