Work Type: Ongoing - Full-time
Salary: $92,500 - $103,000
Grade: Grade not specified
Occupation: Health and allied health
Location: Melbourne - CBD and Inner Metro suburbs
Reference: 6696
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
Education and Vocation Consultant
Ongoing, Full-Time Role | 80 hours per fortnight with a monthly ADO
The Victorian Adolescent & Young Adult (AYA) Cancer Service is a dynamic, multidisciplinary team of clinicians, educators, and researchers working collaboratively to support young people aged 15–25 who have been diagnosed with cancer.
We are seeking an Education and Vocation Consultant to join our team. In this role, you will work closely with colleagues to deliver best-practice educational and vocational advice, advocacy, and support to young people impacted by cancer.
The primary focus of the role is to support young people to remain engaged with education, training, and employment pathways, contributing positively to their wellbeing during and following treatment.
Remuneration as per Health and Allied Services, Managers and Administrative Workers (Victorian Public Sector) (Single Interest Employers) Enterprise Agreement 2021-2025. Grade 5: Year 1 (HS5): $92,856.40 (full-time equivalent - to be prorated for Part Time) - Grade5: Year 5 (HS33): $102,653.20 (full-time equivalent - to be prorated for Part Time), dependent on candidate experience. To be discussed with Hiring Manager.
If you enjoy working with young people and are a strong team player - this is the perfect role for you! Our team is committed to making a difference and we want you to join us.
How to Apply
In addition to a current resume, applicants are encouraged to submit a cover letter outlining their key skills and experience to support the assessment process.
For further information about this opportunity, click Apply to be redirected to the Peter Mac Careers page, where you can review the full position summary. Alternatively, for a confidential discussion, please contact:
Kate Thompson – Program Director
Email: [email protected]
Phone: (03) 8559 6880
Ilana Berger – Team Leader
Email: [email protected]
Phone: (03) 8559 6880
Applications Close: 11:59 PM, Sunday 25 January 2026
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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.