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 recent 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.
Clinical Nurse Consultant (Breast Care Nurse)
12-Month Fixed-Term Maternity Leave position
Commencing Monday 24th August 26
0.8 EFT until June 27 then 0.4EFT until end of fixed term
CNC Grade 4B (ZJ4)
An exciting opportunity exists for an experienced and highly motivated Clinical Nurse Consultant (CNC) – Breast Care to join our specialist cancer nursing team on a 12-month fixed-term basis to provide maternity leave cover.
Working predominantly within the Early Breast Cancer Clinical Nurse Consultant team, the successful applicant will play a key role in delivering expert, patient-centred care and care coordination across the breast cancer continuum.
This position provides advanced clinical leadership, supports multidisciplinary care, and contributes to service development and quality improvement initiatives within a leading cancer service.
Some work with the metastatic breast care and breast plastics team may be required.
About the Role
Provide advanced clinical assessment, care coordination and support for patients diagnosed with breast cancer.
Act as a key contact and resource for patients, carers and the multidisciplinary team.




Deliver evidence-based education, information and supportive care interventions.
Facilitate timely access to services and optimise patient pathways.
Contribute to quality improvement, service development, research and professional practice activities.
Provide clinical leadership and support to nursing colleagues and the broader multidisciplinary team.
About You
Current registration with AHPRA
Experience working in a specialist nursing role.
Postgraduate qualifications in Cancer Nursing, Breast Care Nursing, or a related specialty.
Demonstrated expertise in the assessment and management of patients with breast cancer.
Excellent communication, leadership and care coordination skills.
A commitment to patient-centred care, evidence-based practice and continuous quality improvement.
Experience working effectively within a multidisciplinary environment.
Why Join Us?
This is an opportunity to join a highly regarded specialist nursing team and contribute to exceptional outcomes for people affected by breast cancer.
You will work alongside experienced clinicians in a collaborative environment that values innovation, excellence and compassionate care.
We offer a range of benefits which support our people both personally and professionally,



including:
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
Flexible, hybrid working practices
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 satisfactory police check and may include vaccination requirements.
Should you need assistance or require any adjustments or accommodations to fully participate in the application or interview process, you are welcome to reach out to the contact person listed.
We acknowledge that not all applicants will meet the full list of selection criteria outlined, and wherever possible we will consider applications where relevant experience can apply.
For further information regarding this position, please contact Yvonne Panek-Hudson.
Email: ******
Applications close 11:59pm Tuesday 11 August ****
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📌 Clinical Nurse Consultant Breast (Melbourne)
🏢 Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre
📍 Melbourne