Scientific Administration Officer

- Fixed term, full time position until 29 February 2028

- $70,000 to $90,000 base + salary packaging + super + 5-weeks annual leave

- Onsite presence essential at 305 Grattan Street, Melbourne, VIC 3000

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.

About the role

The Scientific Administration Officer is responsible for a high level of day to day administrative assistance across the following functions:

- Professional assistance for a portfolio of Cancer Research’s Senior Staff including Group Leaders, Core Facility Managers and Clinical Cohort Managers within the scientific faculty to ensure effective scheduling, meetings, document preparation and milestone management as well as other administrative tasks and projects as required.

- Travel arrangements, diary management, reimbursements, recruitment and other administrative tasks as required within Cancer Research.

- Front of house support for Cancer Research working on rotation and with the Scientific Administration Team.

Are you proficient in the use of MS Office suite? Are you customer focused? Do you enjoy working as part of a team?

As a Scientific Administration Officer you will provide professional administrative assistance to a portfolio of Cancer Research’s senior staff including diary management, reimbursements, document preparation, travel arrangements,



recruitment and other administrative tasks as required.

Our advantages

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 options & monthly ADOs

- 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.

Join us!

If you feel this role is right for you we warmly invite you to apply, and encourage your early application. All appointments are made subject to a 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.

Applicants to this role should provide a covering letter, resume and response to selection criteria 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: Adelle Marrazzo

Email: [email protected]

Applications Close: 11.59pm Thursday 12 November 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.

📌 Scientific Administration Officer (Melbourne)
🏢 Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre
📍 Melbourne