Administrative Officer - Office of Cancer Research

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Administrative Officer - Office of Cancer Research

• Ongoing, full time position available - 80 hours per fortnight with monthly ADOs.
• Up to $66,768.00 (HS2) - $73,811.92 (HS21) base salary + salary packaging + super + 5 weeks annual leave.
• Parkville location, with multiple public transport options available.

About the role

The Administrative Officer will work as an integral member of the Office of Cancer Research (OCR) team, providing administrative support across the Animal Ethics Office and the Research Integrity Office. The role is responsible for coordinating animal ethics and research integrity administration, supporting University of Melbourne appointment processes, and delivering high-quality stakeholder support, reporting, record management and compliance activities within a confidential research environment.

Remuneration as per Health and Allied Services, Managers & Administractive EBA. Up to $66,768.00 (HS2) - $73,811.92 (HS21) base per annum, (full-time equivalent - to be prorated for Part Time) dependent on candidate experience. To be discussed with Hiring Manager.

About you

You will have outstanding organisational skills, including attention to detail, prioritisation and time management skills, with a demonstrated ability to listen effectively and work with key stakeholders.

You'll bring with you:

• Experience working in administration
• Proficient in the use of the MS Office suite
• Operational proficiency using AI tools for document generation, meeting minutes and agendas
• High-level communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to develop new skills

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 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 & 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 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: Manager Animal Ethics, Rasika Kumarasingha

Email: Rasika.Kumarasingha@petermac.org

Applications Close: 11.59pm Sunday 20 September 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.