Scientific Administration Officer

Peter-Maccallum-Cancer-Centre; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging

Health and wellbeing program

Public transport options

Onsite eateries and rooftop spaces

5 weeks annual leave

Flexible, hybrid working practices

Job summary

Peter Mac is seeking a Scientific Administration Officer to deliver high-level administrative support for senior Cancer Research staff in Melbourne. The role will manage meetings, travel, diary tasks and document preparation, while providing front-of-house support as part of a dedicated administrative team.

The position offers a fixed-term, full-time arrangement until 29 February 2028 with six-figure total rewards including salary packaging, annual leave loading and a supportive wellbeing

Qualifications

• Administrative support experience preferred.
• Ability to manage calendars, travel, and document preparation.

Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day administrative assistance to senior staff within Cancer Research.
• Coordinate travel arrangements, diary management, reimbursements and recruitment tasks.
• Front of house support for Cancer Research teams.

Job description

Location: Melbourne - CBD and Inner Metro suburbs

Reference: 7978

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.

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.

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

Applications Close: 11.59pm Thursday 12 November 2026.

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.

Applications close Thursday 12 November 2026 at 11.59pm