Location: Melbourne - CBD and Inner Metro suburbs

Reference: 7591

Program Lead – Culturally Safe Partnerships

Fixed Term, Part Time Role – 48 Hours per Fortnight (2 Year Contract)

Parkville location with flexible, hybrid working

Up to $96,181 (prorated for part time) + Salary Packaging + Super + 5 weeks annual leave

The Western & Central Melbourne Integrated Cancer Service (WCMICS), hosted by Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre, is seeking a committed and collaborative Program Lead to drive a culturally safe cancer care initiative in partnership with Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander communities.

The program – Walking together with Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples to enhance culturally safe cancer care – aims to strengthen access to screening, treatment, and supportive care by embedding Aboriginal leadership and voice across several health service partners.

About the role

The Program Lead will oversee the delivery of Walking Together with Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Peoples to Enhance Culturally Safe Cancer Care, a transformative initiative focused on improving cancer outcomes through culturally safe, accessible, and coordinated care. Working closely with Aboriginal-led organisations, health services, community representatives, and key stakeholders, you will drive program governance, partnership development, service coordination, evaluation, and sustainability planning, ensuring Aboriginal leadership and voices are embedded throughout the program. This is a unique opportunity to lead meaningful system-wide change and contribute to improved health outcomes for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples across the WCMICS region.

What you’ll bring





- Proven experience leading health projects or programs
- Deep understanding of culturally safe care and Aboriginal-led engagement
- Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
- Passion for driving equity in cancer care

Remuneration

As per Health and Allied Services, Managers and Administrative Workers (Victorian Public Sector) (Single Interest Employers) Enterprise Agreement . Mgrs/Admin Wrkrs Grade4, Year 1 (HS4): $87,003.80 (full-time equivalent – to be prorated for Part Time) – Year 5 (HS29): $96,181.28 (full-time equivalent – to be prorated for Part Time), dependent on candidate experience. To be discussed with Hiring Manager.

Benefits

- Generous 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, monthly ADOs and purchased leave options
- Flexible, hybrid working arrangements

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.

Peter Mac is a child secure organisation and has a commitment to child safety and wellbeing.

Applications close

Sunday 2 August 2026 at 11.59pm

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📌 Program Lead - Culturally Safe Partnerships (Melbourne)
🏢 State Government Of Victoria, Australia
📍 Melbourne