Work Type: Part-time
Salary: $77,000 - $85,000
Grade: Grade not specified
Occupation: Community services
Location: Melbourne - CBD and Inner Metro suburbs
Reference: 5948
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
Youth Engagement Officer
Ongoing, Part Time role – 64 Hours / Fortnight
Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of young people living with cancer? Do you have an interest in youth engagement, support, and empowerment? We are looking for a dedicated Youth Worker to join our team in the Adolescent & Young Adult (AYA) Cancer Service, helping to improve the lives and experiences of young people with cancer. You will be a vital part of our multidisciplinary team, working directly with adolescents and young adults aged 15-25 years. Your role will focus on leading our youth participation program, establishing peer support program and activities and provide emotional and practical support to young patients and their families.
About You:
• Tertiary qualifications in Education, Social Work, Psychology, Health Promotion or a related discipline
• Capacity to engage and take initiatives in matters
• Previous experience in coordination and implementation of new projects or events
• Excellent written, and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work outside of standard hours
Remuneration as per ALLIED HEALTH PROFESSIONALS (VICTORIAN PUBLIC SECTOR) (SINGLE INTEREST EMPLOYERS) ENTERPRISE AGREEMENT 2021-2026. Salary range of $77K - 85K (full time equivalent) dependent on candidate experience. To be discussed with Hiring Manager.
Peter Mac is a child safe organisation and we do not tolerate child abuse. We support and value all children and young people. We promote and prioritise the safety of children who are in our care or visiting our campuses.
Applicants to this role should provide a covering letter 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: Kate Thompson / Ilana Berger
Contact Number: 03 8559 6885 / 03 8559 6880
Email: [email protected] / [email protected]
Applications Close: 11:59PM Thursday 10th July 2025
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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.