Full time, fixed term role until January 2026, with the potential to extend

Parkville location with flexible, hybrid working

$120k - $130K + salary packaging + super + 5 weeks annual leave + monthly ADO’s

The Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre (Peter Mac) is a Victorian public health service and a world-leading comprehensive cancer centre, dedicated to excellence across all spheres of clinical care, research and education. We are home to the largest cancer research enterprise in Australia and provide treatment to around 40,000 people with cancer each year. Welcoming staff from diverse backgrounds and experiences is integral to fostering innovation and compassion, and delivering the best possible cancer care for our patients.

About the division

The People and Culture team at Peter Mac includes Human Resources, Employee Relations, Occupational Health and Safety, Wellbeing, HR Systems, Medical Workforce and Organisational Development. We offer an inclusive, collaborative working environment where diverse voices are celebrated and all perspectives are valued.

About the role

In this role you will lead and oversee the day-to-day management of the People and Culture (P&C) Operations team. The team provide first level HR operational and transactional support to managers and staff whilst also triaging a range of general HR enquiries to relevant P&C stakeholders.

Key responsibilities will see you:

Provide direction and oversight to the P&C Operations team to optimise performance, driving operational excellence and providing a consistent centralised service

Collaborate with Employee Relations and Business Partners team, People Systems team and Payroll and Finance, to continue to shape, embed and manage the P&C Operations service delivery model, whilst maximising the employee experience as a contribution to creating the best cancer workforce

Act as a supportive and inspiring leader who fosters an inclusive and safe space, where everyone has a sense of belonging

About you

You will be someone who is excited by innovation and continuous improvement, who values collaboration and teamwork. You’ll have excellent communication and interpersonal skills and will enjoy building relationships with stakeholders from a wide range of backgrounds.

You’ll bring with you:

Experience in leading a team to drive organisational outcomes

Demonstrated in-depth knowledge of HRIS and business processes and procedures

Vision, leadership, innovative thinking and a commitment to continuous improvement in the way services are delivered to current and prospective staff

Strong relationship and network building skills, with the ability to consult, negotiate and influence

Our benefits

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 journey 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 (pro-rata), 17.5% leave loading and monthly ADO’s

Flexible, hybrid working

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 require a valid Working with Children Check. Many staff are required to be vaccinated against, or demonstrate immunity to, COVID-19, influenza, and a range of other diseases.

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 a confidential discussion about this role, please contact Marco De Marte at [email protected]

Application closing date: Sunday 27 April 2025

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