Director of Partnerships and Enterprise

Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre

  • Ongoing full time role
  • 80 Hours per fortnight with a monthly ADO
  • Parkville location

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.

Are you passionate about shaping the future of healthcare?

We are seeking an experienced and strategic leader to join our team as Director of Partnerships and Enterprise.

The Director of Partnerships and Enterprise position at Peter Mac offers an exciting opportunity to make a significant impact on our strategic journey.

This is a unique opportunity to play a key leadership role in advancing Peter Mac’s vision as a world-leading comprehensive cancer centre. Reporting to the Executive Director, Business Ventures, you will drive strategic engagement and foster high-value partnerships across healthcare, government and industry sectors, both nationally and internationally.

As Director of Partnerships and Enterprise, you will:

• Develop and maintain strategic partnerships that strengthen Peter Mac’s position as a global leader in cancer care and services.

• Lead the development and coordination of major, complex partnership proposals across healthcare, government and industry.

• Provide expert advice and guidance to senior executives, clinicians and researchers across the organisation.

• Support and enhance Peter Mac’s engagement with key decision-makers and stakeholders to drive innovation, collaboration and improved patient outcomes.

About You

You are a highly accomplished relationship builder with strong strategic and commercial acumen.

You bring significant experience working across healthcare, government and/or industry environments and have a demonstrated ability to influence and engage senior stakeholders.

Highly desirable

• Extensive healthcare, industry or government engagement experience.

• A well-established network across the Victorian and Commonwealth healthcare landscape.

Our benefits

We offer a range of benefits which support our people both personally and professionally, including:

· Generous 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, monthly ADOs and purchased leave options

· Flexible, hybrid working arrangements

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, 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.

This is an exceptional opportunity to shape the future of cancer care through meaningful partnerships and strategic collaboration. Join a purpose-driven organisation dedicated to excellence, innovation and improving the lives of people affected by cancer. If you are ready to take on a challenging and rewarding leadership role, we encourage you to apply and be a part of our dedicated team committed to excellence in healthcare.

Applicants to this role should provide a resume and covering letter outlining relative key skills and experience to assist us with our assessment.

Dominic Wall

Executive Director, Business Ventures

Phone: 0417 031 356

Email: ***email_hidden***

or

Kirsten Davies

Director of Strategy

Phone: (03) 8559 8654

Email: [email protected]

Applications Close: 11:59PM, Sunday 21 June 2026